The Shores of Erie International Wine Festival combines the perfect blend of regional wines, fine cuisine and live entertainment. Set along the magnificent, waterfront grounds of Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada, the festival has become a signature event, anticipated by many visitors in Southwestern Ontario and Michigan.

Fort Malden provides a perfect outdoor atmosphere for wine and food lovers. Over 43 winery and culinary vendors provide the finest wines and cuisine along with live entertainment, historical re-enactments, and optional attendance at our Culinary Demo and Wine for Everyone Pavilions featuring interactive culinary demonstrations by celebrity chefs and a speaker series from wine experts.

Set along the magnificent shoreline at the mouth of Lake Erie and the Detroit River, the Shores of Erie International Wine Festival is a showcase for Lake Erie’s North Shore award winning wineries and fabulous restaurants!

Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada, with its pristine waterfront grounds is the backdrop to a memorable autumn weekend. Sip into the sunset with excellent wines and authentic, mouth watering cuisine. Enjoy the sounds of eclectic world music from jazz to salsa to classic rock on 2 stages!

Don’t miss our celebrity chefs and wine experts at the Culinary Demo and Wine for Everyone Pavilions. Tastings, cooking shows and informative seminars are FREE with your pass all weekend long!

An exquisite 5 course Winemakers Dinner, complete with VQA wine pairing by candlelight in a beautifully decorated tent creates the perfect ambiance for an unforgettable evening. Each table is hosted by one of the region's finest winemakers or sommeliers. Limited seating for this event!

Go ahead…indulge yourself in the harvest celebrations of this year’s Wine Festival!