Welcome to El Dorado County's Fair Play Wine Region
Get your 2-day pass today and celebrate 250 years
About FAIR PLAY 250
Eleven Fair Play wineries are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with Red, White, & You! Help us toast 250 years of freedom and community.
Enjoy extraordinary wines, food, live music Saturday, and games.
While reservations are not required at individual wineries, tickets for your starting winery are limited, so purchase yours early!
Uncork the spirit of Fair Play!
Chaney Family Winery
Join us for a fun-filled celebration! Cool off with our refreshing wine slushies, enjoy complimentary mini cupcakes, and help us celebrate Winemaker Scott's birthday with a toast. Discover our bold, handcrafted Sierra Foothill wines, relax with friends, and be part of this special milestone!
Château d' Estienne
Join us for an exceptional tasting experience! Sample our award-winning Portuguese wines and enjoy delicious bites as you take in the stunning views of the Sierra Foothills while discovering what makes our winery special.
Cielo Sulla Terra Estate Vineyards and Winery
Come for our wine, tasty bites and special bottle discounts. Stay Saturday night (9/5) for live music for only $10! (member price) Food truck on-site from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. You must purchase tickets in advance on our website. Contact us for member discount code.
Element 79 Vineyards
Celebration Bites & Beats: Sink your teeth into crispy, savory Chicken and Waffle Bites crafted in honor of the 250th. Stick around to enjoy LIVE MUSIC and relax indoors or on the patio while tasting our wines and soaking in our beautiful vineyard views.
Golden Leaves Winery
Firing up the smoker! Enjoy three wine & food pairings, chat with the wine maker, pick grapes in the vineyard and relax with blues & jazz in our large cool tasting room.
Gwinllan Estate
Don’t miss a chance to taste our award winning sparkling ((méthode champenoise), white, and red wines, along with pulled pork sliders and homemade Mac and Cheese. Special discounts on a selected wines.”
MV Winery
Red, White & You!
Medeiros Family Wines
Join Medeiros Family Wines on the crush pad with a tasting of our Award winning wines and stunning view. Enjoy your tasting experience with live music and a complimentary light bite and barrel tasting. We can't wait to welcome you!
Mellowood Vineyard
Savor Mariam's Kenyan bites paired with our highly scored wines while enjoying LIVE MUSIC on Saturday and lively background music on Sunday. Seating available in our air conditioned indoor lounge.
Mirador Winery
Celebrate 250 years of freedom with a toast to community and country with a glass of your favorite Mirador vintage! Pair our exceptional estate wines with our exclusive Red, White, and Blue Tacos, crafted specially for the "Red, White, & You!" celebration. Stay for the stunning vineyard views.
Windwalker Vineyards
We saved the last for best!
Choose the starting winery for your 2-day admission
Chaney Family Winery
Join us for a fun-filled celebration! Cool off with our refreshing wine slushies, enjoy complimentary mini cupcakes, and help us celebrate Winemaker Scott's birthday with a toast. Discover our bold, handcrafted Sierra Foothill wines, relax with friends, and be part of this special milestone!
Château d' Estienne
Join us for an exceptional tasting experience! Sample our award-winning Portuguese wines and enjoy delicious bites as you take in the stunning views of the Sierra Foothills while discovering what makes our winery special.
Cielo Sulla Terra Estate Vineyards and Winery
Come for our wine, tasty bites and special bottle discounts. Stay Saturday night (9/5) for live music for only $10! (member price) Food truck on-site from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. You must purchase tickets in advance on our website. Contact us for member discount code.
Element 79 Vineyards
Celebration Bites & Beats: Sink your teeth into crispy, savory Chicken and Waffle Bites crafted in honor of the 250th. Stick around to enjoy LIVE MUSIC and relax indoors or on the patio while tasting our wines and soaking in our beautiful vineyard views.
Golden Leaves Winery
Firing up the smoker! Enjoy three wine & food pairings, chat with the wine maker, pick grapes in the vineyard and relax with blues & jazz in our large cool tasting room.
Gwinllan Estate
Don’t miss a chance to taste our award winning sparkling ((méthode champenoise), white, and red wines, along with pulled pork sliders and homemade Mac and Cheese. Special discounts on a selected wines.”
MV Winery
Red, White & You!
Medeiros Family Wines
Join Medeiros Family Wines on the crush pad with a tasting of our Award winning wines and stunning view. Enjoy your tasting experience with live music and a complimentary light bite and barrel tasting. We can't wait to welcome you!
Mellowood Vineyard
Savor Mariam's Kenyan bites paired with our highly scored wines while enjoying LIVE MUSIC on Saturday and lively background music on Sunday. Seating available in our air conditioned indoor lounge.
Mirador Winery
Celebrate 250 years of freedom with a toast to community and country with a glass of your favorite Mirador vintage! Pair our exceptional estate wines with our exclusive Red, White, and Blue Tacos, crafted specially for the "Red, White, & You!" celebration. Stay for the stunning vineyard views.
Windwalker Vineyards
We saved the last for best!
FAQs
What happens after I purchase my tickets? Bring your printed or eticket to the winery you chose to start your day. They will check you in (please bring a government issued ID), give you a wristband and qr code to access the list of participating wineries.
Are kids & pets ok? This event is for guests 21 and over. Health code only allows service animals at this event.
Do I need reservations at the other wineries? No, spend your day visiting the other wineries at your leisure.
Does my ticket include all Fair Play wineries? NO Only the wineries listed above are participating.
Is this an inside or outside event? Depending on which winery you attend, tasting and activities may be inside or outside. Please check with the individual wineries.
Can I get a refund? No refunds. Event will take place rain or shine.
Details
Date & Time: September 5-6, 2026 11am – 4:30pm
Location: Fair Play AVA, Somerset, California
Refund Policy: No Refunds
Ticket Pricing: (Excludes Processing Fees)
General - 2 day admission: $25
ADMISSION VALID AT WINERIES WITH THIS SIGN
- 2 day Early Bird: $65
-Saturday Early Bird: $50
- Sunday Early Bird: $40
Important Notes
- Groups limited to 10 people
- All attendees must have a ticket
- Service animals only
- We urge everyone to drink responsibly
- Smile! By entering the festival you agree to be photographed and images of you may be used for promotional purposes
