Summertime Sip Festival – A Wine Lover’s Dream!

​On Saturday, May 31, downtown Albemarle will come alive with the Summertime Sip Festival, an exciting outdoor event at Courthouse Plaza and adjacent properties. For 14 years, this event was known as the Stanly County Winter Wine Festival, and we're excited to "uncork" the details of this new date and theme. If you love great wine, lively music, and delicious food, this is the festival for you!

A Festival Designed for Wine Enthusiasts
The Summertime Sip Festival offers an incredible opportunity to explore and enjoy some of the best wines North Carolina has to offer.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• A vibrant festival atmosphere complete with a DJ
• Top-tier North Carolina wineries offering tastings and bottles for purchase
  
• Mouthwatering food vendors serving up delicious eats to pair with your wine
  
• A walkable, enclosed event space, making it easy to sip, stroll, and explore downtown Albemarle
  

Shop, Sip, and Support Downtown Albemarle
While you’re enjoying your wine, don’t forget to explore the unique small businesses that make downtown Albemarle so special. Plus, proceeds from this event benefit the Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation, funding vital projects that enhance our city, such as beautification projects and grants for small business owners.

Get Your Tickets
Tickets for the Summertime Sip Festival go on sale in April. Check our website for updates. Wineries and vineyards can apply at this link.​

Join the Fun!
This is a must-attend event for wine lovers and festival-goers alike. Join us on May 31--the weekend after Memorial Day. Don’t miss out on a day filled with great wine, delicious food, music, and community spirit at the brand-new Courthouse Plaza in downtown Albemarle.

See you at the Summertime Sip Festival on May 31! Cheers!​