Valley Vineyards Winery

On May 12, 15 Ohio wineries will participate in the 1st Annual Vintage Ohio South festival. This fun-filled festival takes place in Springfield, Ohio at the Clark County Fairgrounds. In addition to these wineries that will offer wine samples, the wineries will also have wine available for visitors to purchase and enjoy at home. From 1pm ’til 8pm enjoy wine, music, food, as well as craft and gourmet food vendors.

Participating wineries include:

• AR Winery
• Brandeberry Winery
• Caesar Creek Vineyard
• Debonne Vineyards
• Hanover Winery
• Heineman’s Winery
• It’s Your Winery
• Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery
• Meier’s Wine Cellars
• Meranda-Nixon Winery
• O’Bannon Creek Vineyard
• Old Mason Winery & Vineyards
• Olde Schoolhouse Vineyards
• The Winery at Versailles
• Valley Vineyards
  

  The Winery at Versailles

Numerous crafts and gourmet foods will be available to browse throughout the day. Look for hand painted dominoes made into assorted items including pendants, magnets and keychains. Other items available will include: wreaths and centerpieces, homemade gemstone jewelry, carved wood signs, wine bags, special seasoning blends, sea salts, sausage mixes, makeup, clothing, maple syrup, microwavable body warmers, jewelry, and much, much more.

Restaurants will also be attending the festival. Look for yummy foods such as hamburgers, hot dogs, sloppy joes, sausages, pretzel bites, hand-cut potato chips, pastries, grilled cheese sandwiches and homemade ice cream.

Festival Tickets

Online pre-sale tickets are $25; tickets purchased at the door will be $30. The tickets will entitle wine lovers to a wine glass, 12 wine sampling tickets and a six-bottle carrier tote. Designated driver tickets are also available for $10. Designated drivers will receive four complimentary waters or pops.

Drivers will be happy to know that parking is free.

Wine Trail Traveler has visited and written about many of Ohios wineries including several of the wineries participating in the festival. Read the online reviews here.

Cheers!
Kathy