The Connecticut Wine Festival is Saturday, July 31, noon to 7 p.m., and Sunday, August 1, noon to 6 p.m., at Goshen fairgrounds, Route 63. Admission is $25 and includes a commemorative festival wine glass and tote bag, specialty food samples, entertainment and the opportunity to purchase bottles/cases of wine, food and artisan crafts.
Entertainment acts include the Jerrod Cattey Quartet, Vince Thompson Band, Shawn Taylor Duo, Alberto Del Rio and more.
Designated driver tickets are available for $10.
Connecticut Wine Trail
The wineries and vineyards of the Connecticut Wine Trail are all members of the Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association, a group dedicated to the development and promotion of Connecticut as a wine-producing region.