Anchored in Montebello Park in the heart of downtown St. Catharines, the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival celebrates the peninsula's harvest with dozens of local wineries, chef-driven food pairings, live music and the long-running Grande Parade through the city streets. A region-wide Discovery Pass extends the celebration to wineries across Niagara over earlier September weekends.
The 2026 marquee festival weekend fills Montebello Park September 25-27, with the Grande Parade stepping off Saturday, September 26 through downtown St. Catharines. Entry to the festival grounds is ticketed, though the parade is free to watch.