2025 Verde Valley Wine Festival
The festival will feature 20 local wineries, beer and spirits, along with culinary treats, local artisans, and other exhibitors
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., the Verde Valley Wine Festival will return for its 7th year. Co-sponsored by the Verde Valley Wine Consortium and the City of Cottonwood, wine enthusiasts from near and far will gather to celebrate the best of Arizona’s burgeoning wine industry. In addition to the 20 wineries in attendance, festival-goers will also be able to enjoy local beer, spirits, food from local eateries, shopping with artisans, and live music – all within the charming atmosphere of Riverfront Park (located at 1284 E River Front Rd., Cottonwood, AZ 86326).
The festival organizer, Paula Woolsey, spoke about this year’s event:
“This event is the best way to celebrate Mother’s Day! It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to celebrate mothers while enjoying local wines and delicious food. The chance to meet the winemakers adds a personal touch, allowing attendees to learn more about their favorite wines directly from the source. Make your plans today.”
Attendees can enjoy the beauty of Riverfront Park while sipping on a glass of wine, dining on great local cuisine, and exploring unique creations from artisan vendors. Plus, live entertainment will add to the festive atmosphere, making it a perfect way for families to celebrate and enjoy the day together!
Early Bird tickets start at $20/person and include a commemorative wine glass with 6 tasting tickets, which will also be available at the door day-of for $25/person. Tickets for non-drinkers are available for $10/person at the door day of.
DRINK WINE
ENJOY SHOPPING
Participating Wineries
Participating Breweries and Distilleries
Participating Food Vendors
Artisan Vendors
Sponsors
Estate Level $10,000
Reserve Level $5,000
Vintage Level $2,000
Harvest Level $1,000
Crush Level $500
Festival Emcee / DJ: Lounge Lizard D
PVO
11:30 am – 1:00pm
PVO is an original Rock Band out of Camp Verde, AZ. PVO brings a beefy set comprised of high energy originals and covers with a personal twist. Currently promoting their latest releases Tres Comas, and RED available on all streaming platforms.
Big Daddy D and the Dynamites
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Big Daddy D and the Dynamites, features the 2020 Memphis International Blues Challenge (IBC) Semifinalist, and the 2022 Memphis IBC Finalist Runner Up, Darryl Porras on guitar and vocals. Big Daddy’s guitar work is a combination of old and new styles and guaranteed to grab your ear. Betty Jo Vachon, on vocals, delivers Blues to the audience with power and finesse like no other. She is hailed by fans as a “Passionate…Powerful… and Soulful vocalist that connects with people.” On drums is Heritage Blues Hall of Fame Inductee and a 2017 Memphis IBC Semifinalist Dr. Bob Sellani. The band also features Rick Mutter on keys, a 2020 IBC Semifinalist, and 2022 Memphis IBC Finalist Runner Up. And finally, rock steady and longtime bassist in the band, Scott Jeffy. This powerhouse band plays extensively throughout Arizona at notable venues and festivals, including The Colorado River Blues Festival, Flagstaff Blues and Brews, Glendale Blues and Jazz Festival, The Phoenix Blues Society’s Annual Blues Blast, The 2nd Annual Prescott Blues Festival, The Arizona State Fair, Westside Blues and Jazz, and many local city events including The Camp Verde Pecan and Wine Festival, Sedona Red Dirt Concert Series, Clarkdale in the Park Concert Series, Flagstaff Concert Series, and The Payson Outdoor Concert Series.
Well Dressed Wolves
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Originally formed in 2004 as THE MODS, Well Dressed Wolves is an Alt. Rock/Neo-Classic Rock Power Trio based out of Northern AZ.
Travis Eaton: Guitar, Vocals
Louis Occhiline: Bass, Vocals
Gabriel Rhodes: Drums, Vocals