2nd Annual Verde Valley Wine Festival

The Verde Valley Wine Festival is Northern Arizona's premier wine and culinary festival of the year, presented by Four Eight Wineworks and the non-profit organization, Made in Clarkdale. The 2nd Annual Verde Valley Wine Festival will be held over Mother's Day Weekend on both Saturday, May 13 and Sunday May 14, 2017 with General Admission hours from 1 PM - 5 PM. 

VIP attendees will be welcomed early at 11:00 AM for Viticulture Lectures from Arizona Wine Industry Experts Kent Callaghan of Callaghan Vineyards and Todd Bostock of Dos Cabezas WineWorks and an exclusive toast with Winemaker, Viticulturist, and Event Host, Maynard James Keenan; early entry into the event starting at 12:00 PM; will be permitted access to the exclusive VIP Lounge during  festival hours; and will be given their own VVWF Swag Bag.  Platinum VIP receive all V.I.P. Experience benefits PLUS an exclusive dinner on Friday, May 12th at   Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room & Osteria in Old Town Cottonwood with Viticulture Speakers, Live Music and Wine Tasting.

The event highlights the community of Clarkdale and the Verde Valley at large with the goal of offering the finest Arizona wineries, breweries, spirits and restaurants committed to creating homegrown products for locals and visitors to enjoy. Guest viticulture lecturers, live music from Arizona bands, and art from Made in Clarkdale artists will enhance the festival experience as well. Each day of the festival will be different to the other with new restaurants, music, artists and guests speakers showcased.

Clarkdale is just one of the many small cities and towns that make up the Verde Valley.  The VVWF is excited to bring together and collaborate with these cities and towns for the economic growth and benefit of all.  A percentage of the  proceeds from the VVWF will benefit Made In Clarkdale. Established in 1986, Made in Clarkdale serves as a venue to display the creative talents of the residents, college students, and workers of Clarkdale, Arizona in all forms of art.  

Please join us on May 13 and May 14, 2017 at the historic Clarkdale Town Park for two great days of wine, beer, spirits, food, live music and art.