Missouri’s Great Northwest Winefest is back for its 17th year, promising a day full of wine, music, food, and fun! On Saturday, October 3, 2026, more than 2,000 guests are expected to gather at Griffith Park in Mound City from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to sip, shop, and celebrate Northwest Missouri’s finest offerings.

This year’s Winefest will feature wineries, breweries, and distilleries from across the region, including: 1832 Distilling, 1st Barrel Brewing, Backyard Vine & Wine, Baltimore Bend Vineyard, Fence Stile Vineyard & Winery, Jowler Creek Vineyard, Luna Umbra Winery, Levi Garrison & Sons Brewing CO., Long Line Distillery, The Windy Wine Company, R/Farm Distillery, Parkway Distillery, Saint James Winery, Walnut Creek, and River Bluff Brewing. Guests 21 years of age and up can enjoy unlimited samples and purchase their favorite bottles to take home.

In addition to tastings, guests can relax and enjoy live performances throughout the day from Angie Kelim, The Crazy Professor Hair Band, JenKees, and Dueling Pianos. The festival also offers an onsite cash bar by Toad Hollar Bar & Grill, shopping from approximately 70 vendors, and an exciting lineup of food trucks including Enchilada Lady, Groovy’s Grub, Backyard Pizza, Baker & Sons (European kebabs), Pop’s Old Fashioned Kettle Corn, Flourfolk Cheesecakes, Cozy Cup Coffee, Sweet Stop Ice Cream, and Momma Lee’s Bakery.

Tickets and details are available now at nwmef.org/winefest or at the gate:

• Adults (21+): $30 – Includes a souvenir wineglass and unlimited wine samples

• Designated Driver: $15 – Available at the gate only

• Children 12 & under: $5 – Available at the gate only

• Children 5 & under: Free

Please note: Pets are not allowed at this event.

Missouri’s Great Northwest Winefest is the signature fundraiser for Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitation (NWMEF), a nonprofit providing free and confidential business coaching to entrepreneurs and small businesses across Andrew, Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth Counties. For more information, contact Amanda Griffin at 660-572-0267, email gnwwinefest@gmail.com, or visit nwmef.org.