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Don't Let Your Brand Be Left Behind

The CIWF represents an ideal space for wine brands to promote their products to a highly interested, engaged audience while also allowing you to network with retail buyers, major distributors, and other industry decision-makers and influencers.

Whether you’re a returning partner or discovering us for the first time, we invite you to experience the 2026 Cincinnati International Wine Festival — the Midwest’s largest celebration of wine, culture and community impact.

the midwest’s largest wine show

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Register your winery for a booth today at the 2026 Cincinnati International Wine Festival! Join us March 5-7, 2026, at the newly renovated Cincinnati Convention Center, featuring an enhanced layout, improved flow and expanded space for meaningful connections with trade buyers and consumers alike.

Your Registration Includes

Wine Competition: Friday, February 6
Compete for medals that elevate your brand and drive consumer recognition.

Trade Tasting: Friday, March 6
Connect with 600+ sommeliers, buyers and distributors in an exclusive, business-focused environment.

Public Grand Tastings: Friday, March 6 & Saturday, March 7
Pour for 4,000+ passionate wine enthusiasts across three dynamic sessions.

Booth Options

10×10 Exclusive Booth — Showcase up to 8 wines | $600

10×5 Shared Booth — Showcase up to 4 wines | $400

reserve your spot

Register by November 28 to save $100 on your booth fee.

amplify your presence

PREMIUM BRANDING AND VIP ACCESS

Your festival participation uncorks other exclusive sponsorship opportunities, including our Winery Dinners, Morgan Stanley VIP Room and Wine Festival Auction & Luncheon.

To discuss custom sponsorship packages, use our contact form or call us at (513) 241-3434.

2026 Wine Industry Sponsorship Deadlines
Booth Registration: Open now through January 30, 2026
Early Bird Registration ends November 28, 2025