Every spring and fall, we look forward to seeing you at the Willcox Wine Country Festival. Given the uncertain times we are experiencing due to COVID-19, we’ve come up for an exciting promotion for fall festival dates.
There is nothing more important to us than ensuring the health and safety of guest, vendors and support team. When purchasing tickets you will be asked to agree to abide by our procedures and protocols.
While we cannot do a traditional festival, we have created an exciting Weekend in Willcox promotion!
Festival in the Park
At Railroad Park, we will feature craft, artisan and specialty vendors. (No wineries). There will also be two food trucks. Entry to the park is free.
Passport & Poker Run
Tickets on Eventbrite.
Each person that purchases the passport and poker run will get:
One Designated Driver per two paid entries will be allowed to participate in the poker run and eligible for prizes. They must register on Eventbrite.
Passport to Willcox Wine Country
This passport will give you special deals at participating Willcox Wine Country Wineries. In the future, we are working with the City of Willcox on monthly promotions! Passport holders will get special invitations, discounts and other surprises.
Poker Run Through Willcox Wine Country
The poker run will be an exciting addition to the weekend. Each purchase enters the purchaser into the poker run. You will register at the Willcox Wine Country Information Booth located at the corner of Maley and Railroad Ave. At that time, you will be registered and the rules will be explained.
There will be 4 destinations where you can get cards. The best 5 card hand will wine great prices! We will have additional prizes for 2nd through 10th place. Here are some of the basic rules:
There will be an overview of the poker run given every half hour at the Information Booth.
Complete details are available on our Website www.willcoxwinecountry.org. Check back occasionally to stay up to date. We will be announcing other participants soon.
Our Safety Procedures
Our goal is to put on a safe and socially distancing promotion/festival. We are concerned about our customers and vendors safety. In order to ensure these goals, the following guidelines must be adhered to:
COVID-19 RELEASE & HOLD-HARMLESS AGREEMENT
This document has legal consequences. If you do not understand it, consult your attorney. The current world-wide Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and Arizona’s Governor’s Executive Orders are affecting operations of businesses and events in many communities. These Orders underscore the risks associated for individuals attending festivals, and the risks for vendors; by allowing customers to enter the festival grounds. By procedure with your ticket purchase, you understand that exposure to disease-causing organisms and objects, such as COVID-19, and personal contact with others, including but not limited to vendors, other customers, event staff and others associated with the promotion/festival, involves a certain degree of risk that could result in illness, permanent disability or death. By proceeding with your ticket purchase, you also acknowledge that it is impossible to screen and/or monitor all such individuals. After fully and carefully considering all the potential risks involved, I hereby assume the same and agree to release and hold-harmless Cochise Graham Wine Council, (dba Willcox Wine Festival), the City of Willcox, AZ, all participating wineries and vendors, and its employees, officers, agents, and vendors from and against, all claims and liability resulting from exposure to disease-causing organisms and objects, such as COVID-19, associated with me either viewing and/or inspecting property occupied by others, or allowing others to enter property which I own or occupy. You further agree to share this information with any customers you are purchasing tickets for.
Thank you for your patience. We appreciate your continued loyalty and understanding during this difficult time. Stay safe and healthy, we’ll see you soon.
ABOUT COCHISE GRAHAM WINE COUNCIL, INC | WILLCOX WINE COUNTRY:
Cochise Graham Wine Council (formally Willcox Wine Country Partnership) is a consortium of Arizona Farm Wineries located in the Willcox area, Cochise and Graham counties in southeastern Arizona. The Willcox area leads the industry’s grape production by growing 74% of the state’s wine grapes and is the source of the most highly rated Arizona wines by Wine Spectator, with 45 wines rated 88-90 over the past 10 years. The area is designated the Willcox AVA (American Viticultural Area), making it federally recognized as a unique and distinctive wine growing region in the United States. Local wineries feature 10 tasting rooms, tours, locally grown and produced wines and the semi-annual Willcox Wine Country Festival (held in May and October), which has been rated by Fodor’s Travel as one of the top-ten wine festivals in North America. For more information visit www.willcoxwinecountry.org.
FAQs – This is a Rain Or Shine Event
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Anyone can enter the event free, however, you must be 21 to taste wine. Please bring ID. The festival in Railroad Park is free to attend.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There are plenty of free parking spaces in downtown Willcox.
What can/can’t I bring to the event?
You cannot enter the event with alcoholic beverages purchased elsewhere or leave the event with an open container. Friendly Dogs on leash are welcome. Persons under 21 must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
We are a consortium of Arizona Farm Wineries located in the Willcox area in the southeastern corner of Arizona. We invite you to visit our tasting rooms and enjoy our locally grown and produced wines.
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