Niagara Icewine Festivals

Celebrate Icewine, Niagara Style

JANUARY 2023

January is Icewine Season in Niagara...

The Falls. Thrilling entertainment. Fabled history. Niagara Canada is home to so many wonders, but none is as exclusive and alluring as the Icewine Festivals of Niagara – an experience you simply can’t get anywhere else. It’s a month-long celebration in January, where you will explore Icewine at unforgettable Festivals. Broaden your palate and embrace new experiences by indulging in tastings of fine Niagara wines, fit for the most discerning foodies. Discover more about Niagara as a world-renowned Icewine specialist.

2023 Icewine Festival Events Calendar

Cool as Ice Gala

Cool As Ice, formerly the Niagara Icewine Gala, is an immersive celebration showcasing Ontario’s signature flavours through VQA Icewines, cocktails & mocktails, farm-to-table fare, set within one of Niagara Falls’ most buzzed-about new attractions, the Niagara Parks Power Station.

Cool as Icewine

January 14th

Cool As Ice, formerly the Niagara Icewine Gala, is an immersive celebration showcasing Ontario’s signature flavours through VQA Icewines, cocktails and mocktails, and farm-to-table fare, set within one of Niagara Falls’ most buzzed-about new attractions, the Niagara Parks Power Station.

Icewine Discovery Pass

The Niagara Icewine Discovery Pass is one of the best ways to experience Niagara Wine Country during the winter season. 30 +wineries will showcase Niagara’s “liquid gold” as VQA Icewine is paired with chefs’ sweet and savoury creations.

Discovery Pass

January 13th - 15th, 20th - 22nd, 27th - 29th

Your Discovery Pass entitles you to 6 wine and culinary experiences designed by winemakers and chefs to celebrate the flavours of Niagara, redeemable at over 30 participating wineries across Niagara-on-the-Lake and Niagara Benchlands.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival

Celebrate Icewine Season in Downtown Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival Season

January 20th - 22nd & January 27th - 29th

Niagara-on-the-Lake’s historic Queen Street transforms into a winter wonderland as the town comes together to play their part in wine country’s annual Icewine celebration with culinary creations, music, shopping and sparkling ice sculptures.

Visit the Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village on January 20th-22nd and January 27th-29th to enjoy some of some of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s wineries showcasing their delicious icewine’s.

Sparkle and Ice Gala

Friday, Jan 20th 8:00pm – 11:00pm

The Sparkle and Ice Gala in the ballrooms of the Old Courthouse. It’s a celebration with Niagara-on-the-Lake icewine makers and their VQA wines. Culinary delights will be paired with Niagara-on-the-Lake premium wines. Live entertainment will keep you dancing to the end of the evening’s festivities. To end the night there will be a toast outside as you watch the skyline dazzle with fireworks.

Icewine Village

Saturday, Jan 21st 11:00am – 5:00pm | Sunday, Jan 22nd Noon – 5:00pm

Saturday, Jan 28th 11:00am – 5:00pm | Sunday, Jan 29th Noon – 5:00pm

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Festival takes place over two wintry weekends in January. The gorgeous Heritage District sets the stage for a magical experience. The Icewine Village becomes a historical winter wonderland with delicious icewine from local wineries and delectable food pairings from upscale restaurants. The Icewine Festival will be held outdoors on Queen Street.

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