Wine & Chocolate Festival 2025

Wine & Chocolate Festivals: New York Events for 2026–2027

November 28, 2026 — Syracuse, New York
February 20, 2027 — Albany, New York
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Wine, Chocolate and More Across New York State

The Wine & Chocolate Festivals bring together New York wineries, chocolate, gourmet foods and speciality vendors for tasting and shopping events held across the state. Visitors can sample wines, discover chocolates and sweets, browse artisan products and purchase bottles from participating producers.

Two upcoming editions are currently confirmed: Syracuse on November 28, 2026, followed by Albany on February 20, 2027. Both events offer two sessions and combine wine tasting with chocolate, food and shopping.

New York Wine & Chocolate Festival Dates and Locations

Syracuse Wine & Chocolate Festival — November 28, 2026
Horticulture Building, New York State Fairgrounds
1–4 p.m. | 5–8 p.m.

The Syracuse festival features dozens of regional wines along with selections from distilleries and cideries. Admission for wine samplers includes unlimited wine sampling and a souvenir glass. Chocolate, cheese, sweets, snacks and other speciality foods are also part of the event, along with a chocolate fountain and boutique shopping.

Albany Wine & Chocolate Festival — February 20, 2027
The Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany
1–4 p.m. | 5–8 p.m.

The Albany edition continues the format with regional wineries, distilleries and cideries alongside chocolate, cheese, sweets and speciality foods. Visitors can also browse mini boutiques and purchase bottles from participating producers. Wine-sampler admission includes unlimited samples and a commemorative wine glass

What to Expect

Each city offers:

  • Wine Sampling: Dozens of wines from regional producers, with distillery and cidery selections also featured.
  • Chocolate & Gourmet Foods: Chocolates, sweets, cheeses, snacks and speciality foods are available to sample and purchase.
  • Chocolate Fountain: Admission includes an opportunity to visit the festival’s chocolate fountain.
    Boutique Shopping: Artisan and speciality vendors offer gifts, clothing, jewellery and other products.
  • Wine Check: A complimentary holding service lets visitors leave purchased bottles while continuing to explore the festival.
See also  Northwest Chocolate Festival 2026

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to indulge in New York’s finest wines and chocolates. Visit wineandchocolatefestivals.com to secure your tickets and join the celebration of taste and craftsmanship in a city near you!

A Note From Our Editor

New York’s Wine & Chocolate Festivals combine regional wine with chocolate, food and artisan shopping in an easy-to-explore tasting format. With Syracuse closing out 2026 and Albany already confirmed for February 2027, the series gives readers two opportunities to turn a winter weekend into a food-focused getaway.