Deck the Halls, December 2-4, 2022

The second weekend of Deck the Halls

Dates:  December 2-4, 2022

We host two separate weekends for this event. Be sure to select the correct one as tickets cannot be exchanged between the two.

Times:  Friday 12-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

Ticket Prices:  Price shown includes 8% sales tax. There is a service fee at checkout.

Couple's Ticket, $129.60 + fees:  1 ticket admits 2 people.  The couple will receive 1 wreath packet containing a grapevine wreath and a recipe book and 2 wine glasses at their starting winery and collect one ornament at each winery visited. Each attendee will receive a food sample paired with a 1-ounce wine tasting, and then three additional ½-ounce tastings at each winery visited.

Single Ticket, $81.00 + fees:  1 ticket admits 1 person.  That attendee receives 1 wreath packet containing a grapevine wreath and a recipe book and 1 wine glass at their starting winery.  The attendee will receive a food sample paired with a 1-ounce wine tasting, and then three additional ½-ounce tastings and an ornament at each winery. 

Designated Driver Ticket $37.80 + fees:  Admits 1 person. In lieu of the wreath packet, glass and wine, you will instead receive a souvenir travel mug and will receive the food and a non-alcoholic beverage at the wineries you visit.

Tickets are good for the whole event, come for one day or the whole weekend!  For this event, parties of 1-6 may attend together without making appointments, please see important details related to larger groups below. Tickets are not refundable, exchangeable or changeable. The winery you chose to start at cannot be altered. Our events are typically never canceled, however, if we are required to cancel the event due to COVID-19 or other unforeseen circumstances, tickets will automatically be refunded back to the original method of payment. These events are aimed at audiences 21 and older and are not suitable for children

During this year’s Deck the Halls:  Since we missed the last two year’s merriments due to COVID, 2022 will be our 29th annual Deck the Halls Weekend event!  18 Seneca Lake Wine Trail wineries will be decorated for the holiday season so come out for a weekend of fun and festivities. Simply check in at your assigned starting winery, picking up your tickets, wreath, recipe book and wine glass, sample your first food and wine tasting and collect an ornament at each winery you visit.

For wine tasters, each attendees will receive a food sample paired with a 1-ounce wine tasting, and then three additional ½-ounce tastings. In lieu of the wreath packet, glass and wine, the designated driver ticket holder will instead receive a souvenir travel mug and the food with a non-alcoholic beverage along the way.

Group/Party Size:  There is a strict group maximum of 6 people or fewer. You should NOT purchase tickets for or plan to visit with a group of more than 6 people. If you disregard this restriction, you will be asked to leave the event. This restriction is place to be respectful of winery staff bandwidth, tasting room space, and to ensure a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for all who attend. No larger groups may attend and there is absolutely no splitting of groups. Violation of this rule may result in your party being turned away and revocation of your event tickets.

To be clear. Here’s what NOT to do: Person A purchases 6 tickets. Person B purchases 6 tickets. 12 people get on a bus or in a limo and come to the event together. DO NOT DO THIS. You will be asked to leave the event!

Purchasing Tickets:  Tickets are non-refundable.  Tickets do not include lodging or transportation. Advance ticket sales end by 12:00 p.m. EST the Wednesday before the event weekend.  After that, for events that are not sold out, tickets will be available to purchase at a few designated wineries.

You must select a check in winery to start the event.  As the purchaser, you will present your state-issued photo ID (driver’s license) at your starting winery and their staff will have your actual cardstock tickets ready to hand you; only the purchaser (name on the order) can pick up the tickets.  If there is a gift item for the event, you will pick that up as well. Participating wineries will require that you have your actual cardstock ticket before you can begin enjoying this event. Printouts of the confirmation email from ShowClix do not qualify as tickets. Tickets will list the participating wineries along with event parameters and a mini-map on the back.

Each starting winery is given a limited quantity of tickets. If you are planning to attend the event with a group of friends/family/couples, it is important to purchase tickets on one order, to guarantee that all attendees will have the same starting winery. Please remember, bundles of tickets can only be picked up by the person who ordered them.

Sometimes our events sell out, so you should purchase your tickets well in advance of the event itself.

Check-in:  You may check in to your starting winery at any time during the event hours.  You will be given a physical card stock ticket and tasting glass, then offered your first food and wine pairing; non-tasting ticket holders will receive a food sample and souvenir travel mug. Participating wineries will also offer 3 more modest wine samples to wine tasting ticket holders. Additional tastings are offered at the discretion of each winery. After visiting your starting winery, you are free to visit remaining participating wineries in whichever order you like, at your leisure.

IMPORTANT: PROOF OF AGE: If you plan to consume or purchase alcohol, you will be required to present a valid form of photo ID, showing that you are 21 years of age or older. Each winery is responsible for checking identification, so it is likely that you will be proofed at more than one winery and in fact, it is possible that you may be proofed more than once at each winery (before tasting and then again before buying, for example). Do not leave your ID in your hotel room or vehicle – you must carry it on your person. If you cannot present valid proof of ID, you will be refused service. Please understand that our wineries take this very seriously and they check identification as a requirement of the law, not to offend or inconvenience you. Your cooperation is appreciated!

Hints:  Over the course of our special event weekends, we encourage you to prepare for your time on the Wine Trail by packing some snacks and a cooler. Cheese, crackers, bottled water, and other snacks between stops can help you preserve your palate as well as stay hydrated.

Dogs:  Dogs are welcome at nearly all of our wineries most of the time. However, during special event weekends, we encourage you to leave your four-legged friends at home. This is to ensure the best experience for all. Crowded tasting rooms can become overwhelming for your pooch. Please also respect our event attendees and winery staffers. Some are fearful or uncomfortable around dogs. Please be considerate and thoughtful when deciding whether to travel with your dog in tow during an event weekend.

Visible Intoxication:  The Seneca Lake Wine Trail supports responsible enjoyment of our wonderful wineries. We strongly recommend the use of designated drivers. New York State law prohibits anyone from serving alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person. This has nothing to do with whether you are driving or not. If you are visibly intoxicated, you will not be served. Our wineries reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who is in violation of the law or their winery policies. We want to provide a safe, enjoyable environment for all.

If you have any questions about this event or purchasing tickets, please call the administrative office during regular business hours Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm at 877-536-2717 or email 24/7 info@senecalakewine.com