About This Event
LELAND WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 2026
Join us at the highly anticipated
2026 Leland Wine & Food Festival
to celebrate the best of Leelanau County’s wine and culinary scene!
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
General admission tickets for adults are priced at $35 in advance and $45 at the event. These tickets include a commemorative glass and two wine-tasting tokens. Upgrade your ticket with 10 additional tokens for $30. If you desire additional tasting tokens, they can be purchased for $3.50 each within the festival grounds. Tickets for non-drinkers or those under 21 are available for purchase for $12 in advance and $15 at the event. All food purchases must be made with cash or card. Beer purchases will be with Wine Tasting Tokens.
Experience the best of what Leland has to offer with our convenient 'Come & Go' re-entry wristbands. You have the freedom to explore Leland's breathtaking beaches, unique shops, captivating galleries, and the iconic Historic Fishtown, all while enjoying the festival. You can return for more festival fun as often as you like!
WINE & BEER
Get ready to delight your taste buds with an impressive lineup of wineries, including Good Harbor Winery, Aurora Cellars, Bel Lago, French Valley Vineyards, Dune Bird Winery, BigLittle, Shady Lane, and Laurentide, among others.
For beer, we are excited to welcome Farm Club for the first time this year! They will feature some of their signature brews, all brewed at their restaurant Leelanau County.
FOOD & MUSIC
What is a festival without amazing local food and entertainment? Live music, DJ, Pleva’s, Village Cheese Shanty, The Cove, Locals Lake Leelanau to name a few.
FESTIVAL RULES
To ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment, please take note of the festival rules. We kindly ask that you refrain from bringing coolers, outside food or beverages, pets, strollers, and tents. General festival tickets are for those tasting wine and consuming alcohol, aged 21 and above. We do have NA and those who do not consume alcohol or are under 21 will be charged $15 for admission at the gate.
If you're in the mood for more wine or beer, extra tokens may be purchased within the event as well. Choose from the following options: a single token for $3.50, or a bag of 10 tokens for $30 (savings of $5).
THE LELAND WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE LELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
We're excited to share that all proceeds from the festival will be used by the Leland Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds directly support local initiatives including Leland’s Fourth of July celebrations, holiday lights and seasonal events, town beautification, and community upkeep. Your support makes a significant difference, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary celebration of wine, food, and community. Purchase your tickets now and mark your calendars for the 2026 Leland Wine and Food Festival. We can't wait to see you there!
We will also be offering other events throughout the weekend - more info to come!
Meet the Organizer
Leland is a picturesque little village located on a sliver of land between Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau, on beautiful Leelanau Peninsula. This uncommon and charming village will mesmerize you with its natural beauty and amenities.
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