Events

Upcoming events at Vermilion Valley Vineyards

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September

2025

Oktoberfest

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 13th from 6–9PM and join us for an unforgettable evening of festive fun, food, and flavor!

Enjoy live German-style music from the incredible North Coast Prost, bringing the authentic Oktoberfest vibes all night long. Savor German eats from Elle & Cornelia’s, including their mouthwatering Sausage Platter—bratwurst, weisswurst, beer brat, and assorted mustards! 3 Kids Food Truck will also be joining us with their fan-favorite mini donuts (with fun toppings!) and refreshing nonalcoholic drinks. 

Want the full experience? Snag a $15 VIP tasting ticket, which includes a limited-edition VVV beer glass and six tickets good for beer or wine samples. *non ticket holders will be able to purchase beer & wine by the glass/bottle but will not be eligible for beer tastings* VIP tickets are limited and going fast—get yours online before they’re gone! Come raise a glass, grab a pretzel, and celebrate Oktoberfest with us at Vermilion Valley Vineyards.

Prost!

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September

2025

Fall Festival

September 21st, help us celebrate the time of year we work hard to reach, harvest season! As a working farm & vineyard it takes year round planning and labor to reach our goals.We want to celebrate the success of our 2025 growing season, with you!

Leisurely shop around our pond and grounds with over 30 vendors for vintage, homemade, handmade & homegrown goods. Everything from breads, jellies, honey, plants, soaps, quilts, clothing, floral arrangements & more.

Relax on the lawn with your own blanket or chairs and enjoy the food trucks, live music & estate wine. Participate in our Fall Festival photography contest for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. This family friendly event has something for every member of your home including face painting & our second annual touch a tractor event! 🍷🌻🚜🍇

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September

2025

Trivia Night

Trivia Night at Vermilion Valley Vineyards 🧠🍷 Put your knowledge to the test on Friday, September 26th with trivia hosted by DJ Jess from Cat Daddy Entertainment! Trivia kicks off at 7 PM sharp.

Elle & Cornelia’s food truck will be on site serving up our clam bake (tickets are presale only – grab yours now!). Clam Bake Tickets

We’ll also be offering pizza by the slice for anyone not doing the clam bake.

What to Expect • Fun & friendly competition • Prizes for the top teams • Your favorite estate-grown VVV wines.

Pro tip: Trivia will be held outdoors, so be sure to dress warm and cozy for the evening!

Be sure to arrive early to grab your spot—this one’s going to be a good time!

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September

2025

Clam Bake

Vermilion Valley Vineyards’ Clambake is BACK on Friday, September 26th! 🦀

🔥 This unforgettable evening will be catered by our friends at Elle & Cornelia’s, featuring a gourmet coastal feast you won’t want to miss.

🎟 Presale tickets only—limited to just 50 guests!

💰 $60 per person includes:

🥣 Lobster bisque with tarragon oil & crème fraîche

🦪 1 dozen clams poached in court bouillon & Chardonnay

🍗 Cold-smoked, brined, and roasted half chicken with herbes de Provence

🌭 Hand-cranked chorizo links

🥔 Red-skinned potatoes

🌽 Corn on the cob

Grab your ticket now before they’re gone! 🥂

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October

2025

Fall Starry Night sip & Paint

Come join us to create a fall starry night sky painting at Vermilion Valley Vineyards!

Friday, October 3rd 6pm

Tickets Include: First Glass of Wine All Supplies Instruction

Ticket Sales End: 09/30

SOLD OUT

9

October

2025

Naughty Lobstah!!

WAKEMAN AREA FAM!!! We are so excited to be rollin' into town to see you all for dinner at the incredible Vermilion Valley Vineyards on October 9th!

We will be slingin' starting at 4p - come get your fix! Let your friends and fam know where THEY need to be on 10/9 4pm-8pm.

10

October

2025

Hello Fall, Masquerade Ball!

✨🍷 Join us on October 10th for our Second Annual “Hello Fall, Masquerade Ball”!

Step into an enchanting evening with a live DJ spinning all the hits, plenty of dancing, estate wines, unique vendors, and mouthwatering food trucks.

Costumes are highly encouraged!

Our masquerade theme adds an elegant flair, but don’t be afraid to let your Halloween spirit shine. Whether you arrive in a glamorous gown with a mask or your most creative spooktacular costume, make sure it reflects your fabulousness. 🥂👻

17

October

2025

Spooky Ghost wood Panel paiinting.

Join us October 17th at Vermilion Valley Vineyards to create a spooky ghost painting on a wood panel!

Enjoy local wine while following step by step instructions to create this fun painting! 6-8pm

Tickets Include: First Drink Outline Sketch Supplies Instruction

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October

2025

Book Club

Mark your calendars—our next book club gathering will be on Sunday, October 19th at 2PM! 🍷

We’ll be diving into The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix—a witty, darkly funny, and chilling Southern gothic horror novel. This page-turner blends suburban book club vibes with vampire-slaying suspense, making it the perfect read for the fall and Halloween season. 🦇📖🎃

To make the afternoon even better, the Great Plains Bison Burger food truck will be on site serving up something delicious to pair with your glass of estate-grown wine. Whether you’ve finished the book cover-to-cover or just want to join the conversation, we can’t wait to see you there!

Address

11005 Gore Orphanage Road
Wakeman, OH 44889

Open To The Public

Thursday: Noon-8pm
Friday/Saturday: Noon-10pm
Sunday: Noon-8pm

We are closed on Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Year's Day