Schweitzer
Northwest Winefest 2025
Jul
19
Sat
Annual
Date & Time
Jul. 19, 2025 — Jul. 20, 2025
All day
Come up to Schweitzer for our annual Northwest Winefest! Enjoy two days of wine tastings, live music, food vendors, and all of your favorite mountain activities. This unforgettable weekend will include performances from 5 different bands, 80 wines from 20 regional wineries, local food trucks, and some incredible arts & crafts vendors. Must be 21+ to partake in wine sampling.
To participate in the wine tasting (and drinking!) you need a 2025 souvenir wine glass! You can purchase your glass online and pick up your glassware and tickets once you arrive. Or, you can purchase your souvenir wine glass at our sales area inside the Mountain View Patio next to the Schweitzer Clocktower. From there, take your wine glass and 5 drink tickets and start sampling! Still see wine that piques your interest? Additional tickets can be purchased at the glassware sales area. If you find a wine you love, visit the sales area and pick up a bottle or two of your favorites from the day!
Check out the Winefest Venue Map for information on where to check in, where booths will be located, and more!
Jul
19
Sat
Annual
Schweitzer
Northwest Winefest 2025
Date & Time
Jul. 19, 2025 — Jul. 20, 2025
All day
Come up to Schweitzer for our annual Northwest Winefest! Enjoy two days of wine tastings, live music, food vendors, and all of your favorite mountain activities. This unforgettable weekend will include performances from 5 different bands, 80 wines from 20 regional wineries, local food trucks, and some incredible arts & crafts vendors. Must be 21+ to partake in wine sampling.
To participate in the wine tasting (and drinking!) you need a 2025 souvenir wine glass! You can purchase your glass online and pick up your glassware and tickets once you arrive. Or, you can purchase your souvenir wine glass at our sales area inside the Mountain View Patio next to the Schweitzer Clocktower. From there, take your wine glass and 5 drink tickets and start sampling! Still see wine that piques your interest? Additional tickets can be purchased at the glassware sales area. If you find a wine you love, visit the sales area and pick up a bottle or two of your favorites from the day!
Check out the Winefest Venue Map for information on where to check in, where booths will be located, and more!
2025 wine glasses are $45 if purchased online ahead of time and $50 in person. With your purchase, you receive a 15oz wine glass and 5 tasting tickets (each ticket is a 2oz pour of wine). Additional tasting tickets are 1 for $5, 5 for $20, or 10 for $30. If you'd like to purchase more tasting tickets, visit the sales area located in the Village.
Glassware can be picked up and used on either/both days of 2025 Winefest. Disregard date selection. rich-text, responsive-table
Paid parking is available in the Lakeview Lot and complimentary parking is available in the Gateway Lot. We highly recommend carpooling and shuttling! Complimentary RV parking will also be available at the fire station near the roundabout (no services).
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Remember, lodging sells out quickly! Make it a Winefest weekend and book your stay on the mountain to get the full weekend experience. What better way to end the day than with a newly purchased bottle of wine, a cozy room, and stunning view.
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The SPOT bus will be running from the Red barn at the base of the mountain to the Village every 30 minutes from 11:00am - 7:30pm on Saturday and from 11:00am - 5:30pm on Sunday.
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| Saturday, July 19 | |
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| Chairlift & Village Activities | 11:00am - 5:00pm |
| Food Vendor Sales | 11:00am - 7:00pm |
| Wine Tasting | 12:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Live Music by Brenden McCoy | 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Wine Bottle Sales | 12:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Live Music by Plastic Owls | 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
| Live Music by Lost Canyons | 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
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| Sunday, July 20 | |
|---|---|
| Chairlift & Village Activities | 11:00am - 5:00pm |
| Food Vendor Sales | 11:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wine Tasting | 12:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Wine Bottle Sales | 12:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Live Music by Harold's IGA | 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Live Music by Headwaters | 2:30pm - 5:00pm |
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I don't drink, do I need tickets to listen to the live music?
If you are looking to ride the chairlift, lift tickets can be purchased here.
Interested in one (or all!) of our many activities? Find more details here.
Can I use last years Winefest glass?
Can I bring my dog?
Please note: dogs are not permitted in the Lakeview Lodge or any of our dining outlets unless they are a certified service animal.
Can I bring my own drinks?
Can kids come?
Do I need to bring cash?
Do I need to bring my ID?
Should I bring anything up to the mountain with me?
- Sunscreen & sunglasses
- Comfortable shoes
- Lawn chairs or blanket - to make sure you have a cozy spot for the live music
- Water bottle - there is a water refill station in the Selkirk Lodge, Humbird, and Ski & Ride Center
- Umbrella - if it's really warm, umbrellas are a great way to provide shade wherever you are
Alcohol purchased outside of Schweitzer Village may NOT be consumed on the premises. Please make your purchases at the wine tent or one of the licensed establishments in the Village to support the Schweitzer Mountain Community Association. rich-text, responsive-table
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