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30+ Ariz. wineries take center stage at Off the Vine Wine Festival 2026

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30+ Ariz. wineries take center stage at Off the Vine Wine Festival 2026

Dec 19, 20252 min read

The Off the Vine Wine Festival returns to Oro Valley on Feb. 21, 2026, bringing Arizona wine to the park. The 11th annual event takes over James D. Kriegh Park at, 23 W. Calle Concordia in Oro Valley, for a full day of tastings, music, and community.

Organizers position the Off the Vine Wine Festival as Arizona’s premier wine celebration. Guests can meet vineyard owners, sample statewide wines, and enjoy live music throughout the day.

Here’s our experience from earlier this year:

Off the Vine Wine Festival highlights Arizona wineries

The Off the Vine Wine Festival features more than 30 Arizona wineries in one setting. The lineup spans established producers and smaller operations from across the state.

Participating wineries include:

  • 1764 Vineyards
  • Arizona Hops and Vines
  • Arizona StrongHold Vineyards
  • Bodega Pierce
  • Cactus Cru
  • Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards
  • Callaghan Vineyards
  • Carlson Creek Vineyard
  • Chateau Tumbleweed
  • Cove Mesa Vineyard
  • Da Vines Vineyard
  • Deep Sky Vineyard
  • Desert Blossom Winery
  • Dos Cabezas WineWorks
  • Four Tails Vineyard
  • Garage-East
  • Golden Rule Vineyards
  • Laramita Cellars
  • Lightning Ridge Cellars
  • Los Milics Vineyards
  • Old Pueblo Cellars
  • Omphalos Winery
  • Page Springs Cellars
  • Queen of Cups
  • Rune Wines
  • Skyhaven
  • Soaring Wines
  • Strive Vineyards
  • Sunset Ride Vineyards
  • The Meading Room
  • Twisted Union Wine Co.
  • Vino Stache Winery
  • Zarpara Vineyard

Food vendors and artisan vendors will be announced in January. The festival encourages early planning for attendees and producers alike.

Live music sets the tone at Off the Vine Wine Festival

Live music anchors the festival atmosphere from opening pours to final tastings. Two bands bookend the day with distinct regional sounds.

The live music lineup includes:

  • Hey, Bucko!, opening with laid-back Southwestern instrumental music for daytime tasting.
  • Agua De Coco, closing with high-energy Latin dance music rooted in Salsa, Cumbia, and Son Cubano.

VIP experience by Sunshine Wine debuts in 2026

The Off the Vine Wine Festival introduces an elevated VIP experience curated by Sunshine Wine. The downtown Tucson restaurant and wine bar brings a refined, hospitality-driven approach to the festival.

VIP guests receive early entry, preferred parking, and exclusive Off the Vine swag. The experience also includes hosted snacks by chef Wyatt Carrizosa, a commemorative wine glass, eight wine sample tickets, and full event access.

General admission ticket holders receive entry to the event, a commemorative wine glass, and eight wine sample tickets. Both ticket types provide full access to wineries and live music.

Tickets and nonprofit mission

Tickets for the Off the Vine Wine Festival are on sale now, with prices increasing Jan. 1, 2026. Early purchase offers the best value for both admission tiers.

Ticket pricing includes:

  • General Admission: $40 early bird, $50 starting Jan. 1
  • VIP Admission: $80 early bird, $100 starting Jan. 1

Early bird tickets are available now at otvaz.com.

The festival serves as the primary fundraiser for the Arizona Winegrowers Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proceeds support vineyard owners and winemakers shaping Arizona’s wine industry.

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