grand tastings
Friday, March 6 | 7–9:30 PM
Saturday, March 7 | 2:30–4:30 PM & 6:30–9 PM
Cincinnati Convention Center
You'll Never Think About Wine the Same Way Again
Join the Cincinnati International Wine Festival Grand Tasting for an epic wine adventure! It’s more than a tasting – it’s a global, fun-loving celebration of all things wine.
Your general admission ticket gets you sips from around the globe, a classy Riedel wine glass to take home, tasty light bites, and a chance to chat with wine pros. Plus, this year, we’ve added fun and engaging info sessions, Ready-to-drink beverages and natural wines and a Saturday evening “Somm Slam” competition. These promise to be our best Grand Tastings ever!
reserve your spot
CIWF Tickets Make Excellent Holiday Gifts!
Note: Must be 21 to attend. All tickets are non-refundable and may only be used once.
general tickets
| Day(s) | Time | Early Bird Discount (Valid until 12/31) | Early Bird Discount (Valid until 1/31) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Evening | 7:00 - 9:30 PM | $75 | $85 | $95 |
| Saturday Afternoon | 2:30 - 4:30 PM | $75 | $85 | $95 |
| Saturday Evening | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | $75 | $85 | $95 |
take it up a notch
OUR GRAND TASTING VIP EXPERIENCE
Experience the festival like a rock star! One hour before your Grand Tasting, enjoy seven tastes of luxury, limited releases in the Morgan Stanley VIP Tasting Room. Then join the crowd at the Grand Tastings for more wine, food and access to wine industry representatives and experts from around the globe.
vip tickets
| Day(s) | Time | Early Bird Discount (Valid 11/25 - 12/31) | Early Bird Discount (Valid 1/1-1/31) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Evening | VIP: 6–7 PM GT: 7–9:30 PM | $120 | $130 | $140 |
| Saturday Afternoon | VIP: 1:30–2:30 PM GT: 2:30 - 4:30 | $120 | $130 | $140 |
| Saturday Evening | VIP: 5:30–6:30 PM GT: 6:30–9 PM | $120 | $130 | $140 |
*VIP Tasting Experience ticket includes access to Grand Tasting Session
