APRIL 19, 2025
Syracuse Wine Festival 2025
The SYRACUSE WINE FESTIVAL is coming SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025 to the beautiful ONCENTER CONVENTION CENTER in downtown Syracuse. BUY your tickets today before we sell out. Included with the price of admission are unlimited sampling of Wine, Spirits, Cider, and Specialty Foods; a Paint and Sip attraction; photo booth; DJ so you can dance the night away; Board Games for the laid back crowd; and WINE glass with commemorative insignia to use for sampling and to take home.
If you want to purchase a meal, the exceptional caterers at the Oncenter have you covered for sensational sweet and savory options. Not included with the ticket price but at a REDUCED price for the festival is an option to get a short Astrological reading at a discounted price – see below for more details!
Visit the vendor list below and start planning for any EXTRA special purchases of wines, spirits, specialty foods, or other offerings in advance!
April 19, 2025 at the Oncenter Convention Center. 800 South State St. Syracuse, NY 13202.
The Syracuse Wine Festival Returns
There are two sessions plus a VIP option. Session 1 ($30) is from 1pm-4pm and session 2 ($35) is from 6pm-9pm. The VIP ticket ($40) gets you into session 2 an hour earlier, at 5pm, so you have more time and shorter lines during the first hour.
BUY TIXTickets for Designated Drivers (DDs) will be sold for $10 at the door. This ticket allows the DD to participate in food sampling, paint n sip, games, DJ/photo booth, and dinner purchases. There is no limit to the number of DD tickets available.
2025 Vendors !!
The 2025 Festival signups are off to a great start. Check out the wonderful Wine, Spirits, Specialty Food, and Other participants we are expecting this year. Click on their links to start planning for the show and check back closer to the show for a full list.
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Here Is Some of What We’ll Have in 2025!
Included with your ticket is unlimited sampling of the wines, spirits, and specialty food offered by participating vendors. There will be full meals and beverages for sale (not included with the ticket price), presented by the caterers at the Oncenter. There will be a DJ, free photo booth, free Paint-N-Sip attraction by a professional instructor, board games, and a few vendors selling their beautiful items.
Wine Sampling
We work hard to attract as many NY wineries to our shows as we can. Check the above Exhibitor Listing to see who we can thank for their participation at this show.
Spirits Sampling
We are also grateful for the participation of distilleries of excellence in NY. It is a great privilege to learn about their farms and stories and to purchase their spirits.
Specialty Food Sampling
We aim to bring you the best quality specialty food producers who are willing to sample their products throughout each session. You will definitely want to purchase your favorites to take home.
Paint ‘N Sip
This year we welcome Bobby Padilla of Roc Paint Sip to lead the Paint ‘N Sip section! Scroll down for details!
DJ and Photo Booth
Welcome back Perfect Sounds DJ Entertainment plus free photo booth so you can dance and dress up for fun photos with your friends. Scroll down for more details!
Board Games
Not everyone is an extrovert, and some prefer a more laid back evening. Enjoy a smattering of board games for you to enjoy playing as you sip.
Welcome ROC Paint Sip!
We are super grateful to welcome Bobby Padilla of Roc Paint Sip to facilitate the Paint and Sip Attraction. This activity is included with the ticket price and all you need to do is find a seat for 15-20 minutes to paint your masterpiece.
Bobby Padilla is a Rochester-based artist with 40 years of experience. He is a graduate of Maryland Institute College of Art (class of ’97), and he’s a fixture of the greater arts scene in Rochester. He has designed and implemented many community projects and has art work in both public and private collections. He started a mobile paint and sip in 2014 and has made a business of bringing people together to celebrate and make memories through painting.
Any chance to engage the public through painting, especially with events like Empire State Wine Events is where Bobby shines best!
Perfect Sounds DJ Music Entertainment Will Return in 2025!
We would like to thank and welcome back Tom Soccocio, Jr, owner of Perfect Sounds DJ Music Entertainment, who energizes dance floors by playing the hottest hits from the 80’s, 90’s and today! You and your crew will also have a blast in the large photo suite that features a huge variety of fun props. Not only will you get a printed photo strip but you will be able to text a copy to yourself or email it so you can share it right away on social media. Feel free to request your favorites and shake what you got on the dance floor throughout the entire event.
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Astrology by the
Temperamental Goddess
Cosmic GPS Chats!
Discover your unique astrological blueprint! Explore tips for attaining more balance in your celestial and elemental temperament. Are there aspects of your life that could use some more harmony?
Join the cosmic fun at the festival with a 15-minute reading from a professional astrologer and therapist! For just $35 (usually $45), you can snag an introductory reading, but hurry—it’s first-come, first-served! Get your name on the list as soon as you arrive, because not everyone will get a chance to peek into their stars at the event. But don’t fret! Every lucky attendee scores a coupon for a discounted personalized reading to book whenever the universe calls! 
Astrology-themed items for sale
Tarot card drawings (available for purchase)
Cosmic secrets
Planetary wisdom
FUN!
REMINDER THAT THIS ACTIVITY IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE TICKET PRICE BUT IS BEING OFFERED AT A REDUCED RATE AND ALSO WITH A COUPON FOR A DISCOUNTED FUTURE READING!
Wine and Spirits Holding Area
When you purchase your favorite bottles of wine or spirits after sampling them, we will keep them for you in the holding area. You just need to save your tickets from your purchase and pick them up on your way out.
