Wine and Food Holiday Festival

2026 Agenda

Wine Competition

(VIP Access Only)

October 10th, 2026 | 9am to 12pm

Aloft Hotel 4245 | Duncan Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

A premier blind-tasting competition where top wineries showcase their finest selections, judged by expert sommeliers to crown the best wines in St. Louis.

Festival

October 10th, 2026 | 12pm to 8pm

(Free to the General Public With Registration)

Cortex Commons

4270 Duncan Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Experience St. Louis’ ultimate festival vibe with a vibrant mix of food trucks, a curated vendor marketplace, and a live stage featuring music, and nonstop entertainment.

VIP Lounge

October 10th, 2026

1pm to 6pm

(VIP Ticket)

Cortex Commons

4270 Duncan Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Experience the Festival VIP Lounge

Elevate your Wine and Food Holiday Festival experience with exclusive access to our VIP Lounge, open from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Relax in a private VIP tent while enjoying premium amenities, engaging workshops, and unforgettable tastings throughout the day.

Your VIP experience includes private lounge seating, an open bar, gourmet charcuterie boards, and exclusive access to the LacyJean Mobile Cigar Lounge, creating the perfect atmosphere to sip, savor, and socialize.

Featured VIP Experience

LacyJean Mobile Cigar Lounge
Enjoy an exclusive luxury cigar experience featuring climate-controlled lounge access, premium seating, a guided cigar and pairing experience, and two premium cigars.

VIP Workshop Schedule

1:00 PM – Paint & Sip Workshop
Unleash your creativity while enjoying a glass of wine in this fun and interactive painting experience.

3:00 PM – Sip Like a Sommelier Class
Learn how wine professionals taste, evaluate, and appreciate wines from around the world.

5:00 PM – Create the Best Cocktail Contest
Put your mixology skills to the test and compete to create the festival’s most impressive cocktail.

From premium wine tastings and hands-on workshops to luxury cigar experiences and private lounge seating, the VIP Lounge is designed for guests who want to enjoy the very best of the festival. Space is limited, so secure your VIP ticket today.

Wine Tasting Experience

October 10th, 2026

2pm to 6pm

(Grand Wine Tasting Ticket)

Cortex Commons

4270 Duncan Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Step into an unforgettable evening of flavor, elegance, and celebration at our Grand Wine Tasting Experience — the crown jewel of the Wine & Food Holiday Festival. Guests will indulge in a curated selection of premium wines from renowned vineyards and boutique wineries, featuring bold reds, crisp whites, sparkling selections, and seasonal favorites perfect for the holidays.