Schedule of Events for 2011

Saturday & Sunday, February 12 and 13, 11am - 4pm:  "Tokens of Love" Valentine's Day event  Travel to Cayuga East wineries, artisanal food producers, and restaurants for special offers, tastings, and small "tokens". Pick up a map and itinerary at any of the participating wineries. No reservations required at this free, non-ticketed event.

Friday, April 8, 6:30pm  Finger Lakes Beer vs. Wine Dinner, presented by Hotel Clarence in Seneca Falls and featuring beers from Ithaca Brewing Co.and wines by King Ferry Winery. Each course will be paired with samples of both a wine and a beer – vote for your favorite pairing! $47.00 per person (plus tax and gratuity. Call the Hotel Clarence at 315-712-4000 for reservations. View the menu and wine and beer selections.

Saturday, April 9, 11am - 4pm: "Visit the Vintner"  Travel to Cayuga East wineries and meet the winemakers at each stop. Ask those winemaking questions that have been burning in your mind, or just taste and enjoy. Pick up a map and itinerary at any of the participating wineries. No reservations required at this free, non-ticketed event.

Thursday, April 14, 6pm :  4th annual Spring Wine Dinner  Wonderful food by Leslie Muhlhahn Catering of Ithaca paired with our best wines, served here at the winery in our transformed barrel room. Enjoy a talk about the wines by our winemaker. Call the winery at 800-439-5271 or 315-364-5100 for price and menu; reservations required by April 1.

Tuesday, May 17: Wine Dinner at Aurora Inn   The Aurora Inn is hosting a six-course wine dinner on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 beginning at 6:30 pm. Each course will be accompanied by a select Finger Lakes wine. Tickets are $70 per person; please call the Aurora Inn at 315.364.8888 for reservations.

Saturday, May 21: "I Love Chocolate" Day, (Saturday) 11am - 4pm   Love wine? Love chocolate? This event is for you. Sinful, luscious chocolate desserts paired with sophisticated local wines. Tickets: $7. Live radio broadcast from Lite 97.3, live music; food available for a fee.

Garden Concert Series - Friday evenings from July 1 through September 2, 5pm to 7pm  Start your summer weekends a bit early - Friday evenings in our garden. Free live, local music and wine available by the glass or bottle. Food available from local vendors for a fee.

Wednesday, August 17:  Around the World on Six Plates, a summer wine dinner. Barrel sampling at 6 pm, dinner at 6:30. View the menu and wine selections. Cost: $50 per person, tax and tip included. Reservations required by August 7.

Saturday, September 17, 11am - 5pm: Fall Arts Festival  Local artists' and crafters' works on display. Free live music from Cielle and Kambuyu Marimba. Food available for a fee. Have a locally-sourced Christmas this year - shop at our Arts Fest!

Saturday & Sunday, October 8 & 9: Harvest Festival, 10 am-5 pm   Fall Family Fun! Free live music, free live radio broadcast from Lite 97.3, food available for a fee. Tours and Tastings.

Saturday, December 10:  Holiday Open House, noon–5 pm  Enjoy free mulled wine, and live music by Cielle from 2 to 5. Shop our gallery for local, original art and check out our great gift selection. We'll be running specials on wine and shipping all day. Special visiting vendors will be on hand for your gift shopping convenience.

Sunday, December 11: Wine Dinner at Pumpkin Hill Bistro  Dinner at Pumpkin Hill Bistro (2051 Route 90, Aurora NY) accompanied by Treleaven wines. Please contact Pumpkin Hill at 315-364-7091 for details and to make reservations.

Local Artists on Display 2011   The works of selected artists from the Ithaca and Tompkins County area will be on display at King Ferry Winery. Here is the schedule for 2011:

Winter Wine Weekends  November 15, 2011 – March 31, 2012   Extend your winter getaway and stay another day in Wine Country! When you book a Winter Wine Weekends package (November 15, 2011 – March 31, 2012), you will receive discounted rates or FREE nights with participating accommodations along with great discounts and deals from many popular attractions, wineries, and restaurants. King Ferry Winery will be offering $2 off our tasting fee, per person, and $5 off a $30 purchase, per couple.

For more information on these getaway packages, see www.winterwineweekends.com

"Say Cheese"   March 26 & 27,10am - 5pm both days

Savor the spectacular tastes of artisan cheese and fine wines at this brand new event!. Receive a special gift token at your starting point winery. Enter the "Say Cheese" photo contest to win a fabulous wine and cheese basket.

Wine & 19th Annual Wine &Herb Fest   April 29, 30 & May 1, and May 6, 7,& 8
Times: Friday 1pm- 5pm at King Ferry, Long Point, Montezuma, & Six Mile Creek; Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm at all wineries

Fresh herbs celebrate the beginning of spring. Receive an herb or veggie seedling from each winery and sample herb-prepared delicacies paired with wines. Souvenir glass and recipes are included.

18th Annual Holiday Shopping Spree  November 18, 19, & 20 and December 2, 3,& 4
Friday 1 pm - 6 pm at Montezuma, King Ferry, Long Point and Six Mile Creek wineries. Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm at all wineries

Sample wines and holiday treats. Take home a souvenir wineglass; collectible Cayuga Wine Trail gift; holiday recipes; and a coupon book with savings on wine purchases and discounts for area accommodations, attractions, restaurants, and transportation.