2026 Wine Festival of Colorado Springs: Reds, Whites and You!
Mark your calendar for March 4-7, 2026, the dates of the 34th Annual Wine Festival of Colorado Springs!
This annual event on the Colorado Springs social calendar is nationally recognized, with this year’s international guests — and bottles of wine — hailing from South America! Come uncork knowledge about selections from Argentina,Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay … benefiting the Colorado Springs Conservatory.
Nurturing young performers
The Colorado Springs Conservatory, the premiere multidisciplinary arts education space in the Pikes Peak region, offers a robust, inclusive, joyful learning environment for students from infancy through high school. A carefully curated curriculum helps young people explore their passions and find their voices, whether they are interested in piano, recording arts, singing/songwriting, theater arts, guitar and more. Your support today can be a helping hand guiding tomorrow’s performers.
Perfectly paired
The Wine Festival of Colorado Springs and the Colorado Springs Conservatory represent philanthropy at its finest. The partnership dates to 2014, when these two respected entities joined forces to raise awareness and funds for performing arts education. Since then, thousands of students have been challenged in a safe space, where they gained confidence and cultivated their artistic instincts.
“The Wine Festival of Colorado Springs fundraiser has experienced exponential growth year over year,” said Chairperson Elizabeth Youngquist. “Taking a cue from wine vocabulary, I’m delighted to share that we have, historically, been crushing it!”
The journey from grape vineyards to glasses
Winemakers and winery representatives coming to Colorado Springs include:
- Casas del Bosque (Chile), represented by Anthony Crew
- Catena (Argentina), represented by Dante Catena
- Concha y Toro (Chile), represented by Sebastian Lopez
- Garzon (Uruguay), represented by Dena Krenik
- Gauchezco (Argentina), represented by Eric Anesi
- Lapostolle (Chile), represented by Dena Krenik
- Vina Alicia (Argentina), represented by John Gorman
A nose for knowledge
Among the events available to 2026 Wine Festival of Colorado Springs participants:
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 4
Spirits Celebration at ICONS, 16 E. Kiowa St., 7 p.m., $75 per person
Enjoy a seminar and show, as you indulge in four pre-mixed cocktails and charcuterie at this cocktail class.
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
Premium Wines of South America at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Colorado Springs Downtown, 402 S. Tejon St., 4:30 p.m., $100 per person
Sip and learn at a wine seminar featuring the wines of Argentina and Chile.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Winemaker Luncheon at LUMEN8, 402 S. Tejon St., Noon, $115 per person
A five-course, wine-paired lunch with winemakers from South America and guest chefs from Colorado Springs.
Reidel Glass Seminar at The Broadmoor’s Broadmoor Hall, I Lake Avenue, 4 p.m., $95 per person
Learn about the effects of expertly crafted glassware on wine at this wine tasting and take home a four-piece set of crystal wineglasses!
The Wonderful Wines of South America at The Broadmoor’s Main Ballroom, 1 Lake Avenue, 5:30 p.m., $55 per person
An interactive winemaker-guided wine-tasting seminar, including sampling and discussion.
The Grand Tasting at The Broadmoor’s Bartolin Hall, 3 Lake Avenue, at 7 p.m., $125 person
Dress to impress at this wine soiree with food and music. Mingle with vintners and distributors, taste more than 300 wines, sample culinary creations.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Wine & Cheese: The Ultimate Match at The Broadmoor’s Main Ballroom, 1 Lake Avenue, 11 a.m., $85 per person
Join South American winemakers and taste several wines and sample several cheeses.
The Gala Dinner & Live Auction at The Broadmoor’s Lake Terrace Room, 1 Lake Ave., 5:30 reception, 6:30 dinner, $225 per person
The Festival’s grand finale, offering a wine-paired dinner and one-of-a-kind auction of collectible wine and relation travel/lifestyle packages.
A sparkling stay
A limited number of rooms at The Broadmoor have been reserved at a discounted rate for Wine Festival guests. Call The Broadmoor directly at 855-634-7711 to secure your $250 per night (resort fee additional) rate and mention “Wine Festival 2026” when making your reservation. The special rate is subject to availability.
A beautiful blend of sponsors
The Wine Festival of Colorado Springs would like to thank this year’s sponsors for their support:
5 Star Bank; Bryan Construction; CJ Moore; Coaltrain Fine Wine, Beer, Spirits; Copy Experts; El Pomar Foundation; Financial Talent Group; Forvis Mazars; Fox21; The Gazette; ICONS; La Baguette Old Colorado City; Laser Sound; The Living Room; LVTD Digital; Morgan Stanley – Purple Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley; The Parlor; Phil Long; Picnic Basket Catering Collective; Pikes Peak State College; Raymond James; SVA Certified Public Accountants; VA Creative; Visit Colorado Springs; and Winslow BMW Of Colorado Springs.
Appreciate wine? The art of wine will be a delightful display at the Wine Festival of Colorado Springs. Learn more about getting your pour on at winefestivalofcoloradsprings.com!