First Vineyard

05/30/2026

Just 20 more days to the event we’ve all been waiting for - do you have your tickets? If not, just click here https://jessaminechamberofcommerce.ticketspice.com/ky-wine-vine-festival-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawSHqr9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCa3FVN3FPM1J6S3FaRXNTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHt6fkF_ol6oQ5Yr43drBANNUW_pZJWrs-VzKfUa4CXqK4zNYKPKARQkc18ge_aem_Tr70znAdEVaF0dOq_wHs6w.
On another note, the tasting room will be open today from 1:00-6 - come on out, we’d love to have you.

05/22/2026

Tomorrow calls for rain and storms, which means no golfing, picnics, or fun 😣☔️
BUT, the tasting room will be open from 1:00-5:00, there’s a great sunroom, you can bring food and friends, and there’s LOTS of good wine, 😁🌞.
Hope to see you soon!
(Any questions, call Bobbye at 859 948-4208! Have a very good weekend!

05/18/2026

05/02/2026

If you need some extra wine for your Derby party, we’re open from 1 - 6 today. We’d love to see you!

04/29/2026

FROM KY WINE & VINE FEST:

Wineries to Watch For 🍷
As we count down to the Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest, we’re highlighting a few local favorites you won’t want to miss!

1. First Vineyard Winery
Steeped in history, this vineyard traces its roots back to 1799, making it the site of the first commercial winery in the United States. Today, it blends that rich legacy with a welcoming tasting experience and a variety of wines for every palate.

📍 5800 Sugar Creek Pike, Nicholasville, KY

2. 1922 House Vineyards & Winery
A true small-batch, Kentucky Proud winery, 1922 House is known for crafting artisanal wines that reflect the region’s heritage and flavor. Set on a scenic farm, it’s a place where history, community, and winemaking come together beautifully.

📍 3155 Keene Rd, Nicholasville, KY

3. Ghost Fox Winery
A newer addition to the local wine scene, Ghost Fox is all about approachable, small-batch wines and a laid-back atmosphere. Their tasting room invites you to slow down, connect, and discover something new with every pour.

📍 2385 Chrisman Mill Rd, Nicholasville, KY

Stay tuned each week as we continue sharing Wineries to Watch For leading up to Wine & Vine 🍇

04/21/2026

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04/03/2026

You don’t want to miss this festival!

The 2026 Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest Weekend is a celebration of Kentucky’s thriving wine industry, in the charming downtown district of one of Kentucky’s most historic cities, Nicholasville, Kentucky — just a few minutes south of Lexington. It’s our 23rd year and we are excited to be adding s...

03/29/2026

We want to thank everyone who came out yesterday in support of McConnell Springs and Kentucky’s great wineries. It was great seeing old friends and making new ones, and we hope you’ll be back soon - the winery is open every Saturday from 1 - 6, and we offer pick up service throughout the week - just call Bobbye at (859) 948-4208. Have a great week!

03/27/2026

It looks like tomorrow is going to be a much better day in more ways than one - the weather promises to be a little better, the winery will officially be open for the season, AND (last but not least), we, along with other great wineries, will be one of the hosts for the Barrel Tasting for the Springs. We'll be serving light refreshments along with our great wines, from 11 to 6 (5:00 for Barrel Tasting). We hope you can make it! For tickets, click here - https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmcconnellsprings.org%2Fbarrel-tasting%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYTZHZkMwbUJDY0s2U05HUXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR48sw3yhRSZBENarDXDibWCx95DxMagcUxzJNVcPyoA_ID4FRHUGC-5z3Y_wg_aem_l0nd9hNx9SO5P24cnnv-bg&h=AT4ataMQyd67Q37DOu213k5VzIuUaK3hFqscaeFutSZZu6mDY0gGkmUNZkKkWbSCtiM9d8_f6zwGH6Od_u46rtk-N2067HtlAJS7v-TX8Vbi7egDuo8T5hnXD433J-kvApUL8dS3x1A6oDCSLW--I3YidFyeoA&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT57RLt0EmU5v7tdBRN5cEheKpO-wQlH5-h83l_tgr-qRHKy7X5vj5BHI4wB5unzFyXNFYd2YjgXcVG35liK1YTVzWV1vt0Gd9yphirgAu8QMHl3_zi8FWGaTrsapQnp-XKOILuspFW8WKBPtLLfmNkVnMRzZzU8XxXDaHgYgwBEmWrhyo6X9sAfvmbeZ9U

This year our 19th wine barrel tasting event.! At wineries that produce their wine on site, you will be able to have a tasting of their latest from the barrel. At wineries that produce off site you will be sampling from bottles. Each winery has its own way of being part of our event so you will want...

03/13/2026

Have you got your tickets to the 2026 Barrel Tasting for the Springs? Here’s a map of all the participants to help you plan your day.

For tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barrel-tasting-for-the-springs-tickets-1980583600866?aff=ebdsoporgprofile