--- title: Haskell's 2024 Summer Wine Events description: Discover the best 2024 summer wine events with Haskell’s! Enjoy wine train rides, vineyard Shakespeare, wine cruises, and festivals all season long. --- [Haskell's Blog](https://blog.haskells.com) # [Haskell's 2024 Summer Wine Events](https://blog.haskells.com/haskells-summer-wine-events) Written by [Beau Farrell](https://blog.haskells.com/author/beau-farrell) | June 26, 2024 Maybe you didn’t make it to the [Catalina Wine Mixer](https://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/catalina-wine-mixer/) this year, and a [wine tour through the South of France](https://travel.intothevineyard.com/multi-day-trips-to-france/) is out of the budget, but lucky for you, we here at Haskell’s have some great wine events that are much closer (and much more affordable!).  Gather your friends, a designated driver, and a sense of adventure, and we will have you asking about terroir, vintage, tannins, and body in no time. Or, if you’re just looking to sip some delicious juice and to have a good time without the snooty pretenses, this list is for you!   ## Wine Events All Summer Long! ## Bacchus Beer, Wine & Spirits Cruise When: Saturday, July 13 Saturday, August 17 Saturday, September 14 All throughout the summer you will have the opportunity to be a part of our Bacchus Beer, Wine, and Spirits cruise on the Saint Croix River. While aboard you will have the opportunity to sample over 50 wines, beers, and spirits while you enjoy a full lunch, great company, and a beautiful Minnesota summer afternoon.  Price:  Bacchus Member $75 Non-Member $85 Caymus Cabernet’s 50th Birthday Party Wine Tasting When: Friday, June 28 We are bringing Rutherford, Napa Valley to Haskell’s Fairbault! On June 28 we will be celebrating 50 years of Caymus Cabernet with wine tasting and cake. Join us as we experience the 2022 vintage as well as other amazing wines from the Wagner family. This is one birthday party you won’t want to miss! Price: Free ## Minnesota Monthly Fine Spirits Classic ## When: Friday, June 28 ## The Minnesota Monthly Fine Spirits Classic is a celebration of craft spirits and artisanal cocktails hosted at the Omni Viking Hotel from 5:00-9:00 PM ## Price: General Admission: $60   ## Wine & Cheese Train Ride When: Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer Leaving from Trego, Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad will take you on a two-hour tour through the Wisconsin northwoods while sampling Wisconsin-produced wine and award-winning cheese varieties from local producers.  Price: $75 Shakespeare in the Vines When: Opening Night on Wednesday, July 10, and then various days throughout July and August Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? He’s at the vineyard, of course!  Throughout July, Rustic Roots Winery in Scandia will host Frosted Glass Creative’s performance of Romeo and Juliet. Then in August, the show heads to Belle Ame Vineyard in River Falls, Wisconsin. This Shakespearean classic will be performed overlooking the beautiful vineyards, starting at dusk and ending under the moon. Be sure to arrive early to enjoy the wine and food before the show! Price:  General Admission $30 Students $15 VIP $45 Opening Night VIP Guests $60 Wicked Wine Run When: Saturday, July 20  Wine and running? You Betcha! Whether it is a 5k run or a 1k walk and sip, on July 20 you can find yourself running, jogging, or walking through the beautiful Saint Croix Vineyards in Stillwater. This event features a live DJ, delicious food trucks, and plenty of wine. Best of all, you will be supporting some great charities along the way. So gather your friends, lace up your sneakers, and get ready for a day of running, sipping, and good causes.  Price: $45 Waconia Wine Festival When: Saturday - Sunday, July 27-28 At the end of July, embark on a journey to explore three distinct vineyards: Sovereign Estates, Schram Vineyards & Brewery, and Parley Lake Winery. A tour bus will depart every thirty minutes, providing a convenient and fun way to visit some of the coolest vineyards in the region. Each vineyard will feature its own selection of wine, live music, and curated food menus, offering a unique opportunity to discover the diverse yet similar characteristics of Waconia wines.  Price: $5 Minneapolis Wine Tour on the Trolley When: Thursday, August 1 Gather your friends and hop aboard one of Minneapolis’ classic trolleys for a wine-tasting adventure. As you ride through the city enjoying wine and charcuterie, you will also make stops at Urban Forage, Silver Fern, and AxeBridge Wine Company. At each stop, an expert guide will share insights about natural wines, classic wines, and Minnesota-made wines.  Price: $95 Introduction to the Wines of Oregon When: Thursday, August 15 Haskell’s Stillwater is excited to welcome Certified Advanced Sommelier, Hoyt Hill for an exploration through the wines of Oregon. Join us as Hoyt shares two fantastic white wines and four exceptional red wines. This is sure to be a fun, informative, and delicious event. Price: $25 Carlos Creek Grape Stomp Festival When: Friday - Sunday, September 13-15 Head north along I-94 to Alexandria and join the festivities. The weekend of September 13-15, Carlos Creek Vineyard will have their annual grape stomp. You can get your feet purple by signing up to stomp some grapes or just stop by and enjoy the 12 bands on 4 different stages, the marketplace, art show, and of course, wine tasting.   Price:  Friday $5 Saturday $10 Sunday $5 Cheers to Summer Here at Haskell’s, we know that Minnesota summers are a little bit better with a glass of wine, so sip, swirl, and savor all summer long!   [View full post](https://blog.haskells.com/haskells-summer-wine-events) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Beau Farrell" }, "dateModified" : "2024-06-27T13:58:27.622Z", "datePublished" : "2024-06-26T14:19:16Z", "headline" : "Haskell's 2024 Summer Wine Events", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 394, "url" : "https://info.haskells.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/AdobeStock_274888125-min-1-1-1-1.jpeg", "width" : 700 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://blog.haskells.com/haskells-summer-wine-events", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60, "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4092/img/default-amp-logo.png", "width" : 60 }, "name" : "THE POUR" } } ```