If your love language is wine, charcuterie, and live music, then clear your calendar because North Market’s Wine Fest is back at Bridge Park this month. The two-day celebration, presented by Heartland Bank, is taking over Longshore Street on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20, bringing together wineries and distributors from Ohio and beyond.
Think of it as the ultimate weekend staycation: endless wine tastings, delicious bites from North Market merchants, tarot readings, live music, and even a massage bus (because, yes, sipping Syrah can be exhausting).
Tickets come in three flavors: General Admission ($60 in advance), VIP ($85, with perks like extra tastings, charcuterie credits, and a tarot reading), and Companion Admission ($20 for non-alcoholic options). Each ticket includes a souvenir wine glass and food vouchers to keep your stomach as happy as your taste buds. Pro tip: buy early, because prices go up at the door and VIP spots are limited.
Over 15 wineries and distributors will be pouring, including local favorites like Brother’s Drake, Blend of Seven, and Dalton Union, alongside international picks. The vibes will stay strong all weekend with live sets from Waves Collectivo, SWAGG, Katanya Brewer, Starlit Ways, and Passenger Princess.
Not drinking? No worries.
Companion tickets offer a lineup of non-alcoholic tastings, and designated drivers get in free. Volunteers are also welcome and score a General Admission ticket in exchange for a shift—so you can pour a little and sip a little.
Want to make a night of it? Snag a discounted stay at the AC Hotel Columbus Dublin, right next door.
All proceeds from the event benefit the Ohio Public Market Authority, the nonprofit that runs North Market Bridge Park. So every sip is for a good cause.
Tickets and details are available at northmarket.org.
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