3 Ways to Celebrate Missouri Wine Month

September 05, 2023

September is Missouri Wine Month and we invite you to celebrate this exciting fall season! Explore new areas of wine country, attend wine festivals, or host your own wine celebrations. Missouri wine country is closer than you think, how will you celebrate?

1. No matter where you travel in Missouri, there is so much to explore and see. Missouri has five American Viticultural Areas, which are designated wine grape-growing regions in the United States. They are located across Missouri with regions including the Ozarks, Augusta, Hermann, and more. With 5 AVA regions and 129 wineries to choose from, there is so much to visit in Missouri wine country.

2. Fall in Missouri offers lots of winery events, especially wine festivals. These fall fun paloozas are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself into wine culture and learn more about Missouri wine. Festivals can include live music, wine tastings, Wine 101 classes, and the chance to meet winery owners and winemakers. 

3. Planning a wine night at home instead? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Missouri Wine Month is the perfect time to host your own wine celebration. Gather friends or family and invite them over for a harvest themed dinner, wine tasting, or wine pairing festivity. Dinner gatherings area great time to show off Missouri wines. We even have a wine serving survival guide for you.

September is the perfect time to discover all that Missouri has to offer – whether it is beautiful wine country, fun   wine strolls, or staying at home and sipping on delicious Missouri wine. No matter how you celebrate this September, always remember Missouri wine country is closer than you think!

Fall view of wine country

 

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Raising Glasses to Wine Events at the Missouri State Fair!

June 23, 2026

Mark your calendars because we are thrilled to announce that the Missouri State Fair Wine Trail and Winery Showcase is back for round 2 this year at the Missouri State Fair! Get ready to explore the incredible sips of Missouri wines and discover your new favorite. 

a banner that says Missouri State Fair August 13 through 23 2026 in Sedalia, Missouri. With the words Show-Me Stars & Stripes

Missouri State Fair Wine Trail – Friday, August 14 – 11 AM – 6 PM

  1. Augusta Winery / Montelle Winery – Cattle Barns
  2. Chateau Sainte Genevieve – Mizzou Building 
  3. Musket Cellars & Vineyards – Farm Bureau 
  4. Noboleis Vineyards – Grandstand 
  5. Shamrock Hills Vineyard & Winery – Pork Place
  6. Windy Wine Company – Beef House 
  7. Baltimore Bend Vineyards – Mo Wine Tent 
  8. Stone Hill Winery – MEC Building 
  9. St. James Winery – Agriculture Building 
  10. Adam Puchta Winery – MoDOT Gardens 
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Missouri State Fair Winery Showcase – August 13 – 23, 2026 – 11 AM – 6 PM

  • Windy Wine Company – Thursday, August 13
  • TRAIL DAY – Friday, August 14
  • Adam Puchta Winery – Saturday, August 15
  • Spencer Manor Winery – Sunday, August 16
  • Shamrock Hills Vineyard & Winery – Monday, August 17
  • Edg-Clif Vineyard – Tuesday, August 18
  • Les Bourgeois Vineyards – Wednesday, August 19
  • Defiance Ridge Vineyards – Thursday, August 20
  • Chateau Sainte Genevieve – Friday, August 21
  • St. James Winery – Saturday, August 22
  • Stone Hill Winery – Sunday, August 23
A booth at the Missouri State Fair set up ready to sell wine

As the last sips are savored and the final bottles are bought, we want to go ahead and tell everyone thank you for supporting Missouri’s wine industry. We hope to see you in Sedalia, Mo during the Missouri State Fair from August 13 – 23, 2026!

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