Hey, Wine Lovers: Philly Wine Fest Returns to the Philadelphia Zoo With 25+ Regional and National Pourers

Hey, Wine Lovers: Philly Wine Fest Returns to the Philadelphia Zoo With 25+ Regional and National Pourers

Wine lovers can sip their way through one of the city’s most unique venues as Philly Wine Fest returns on Saturday, May 16, taking over the Impala Lawn at the Philadelphia Zoo.

Designed as an elevated tasting experience, the event invites guests to explore a wide range of wines, ciders, and spirits from local, regional, and national producers—all in an outdoor setting that blends nature with a festival atmosphere. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

A Two-Session Tasting Experience

Philly Wine Fest will be split into two timed sessions, giving attendees the option to choose between Early Admission (EA) or General Admission (GA):

Session 1

• Early Admission: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (includes GA access)
• General Admission: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Session 2

• Early Admission: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (includes GA access)
• General Admission: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Early Admission tickets offer a full three-hour experience, giving guests first access to all pours before GA attendees arrive.

Each ticket includes:

• Unlimited sampling from participating pourers
• A commemorative Philly Wine Fest glass
• Access to purchase select bottles to take home

Attendees should note that entry is strictly limited to their selected session time.

Full List of Participating Pourers

This year’s lineup features a diverse mix of wineries, cideries, distilleries, and specialty beverage brands, including:

• Shoe Crazy Wine
• Côtes Du Rhône
• City Winery
• Castlebridge
• Briganti Wines
• Amour Genè Wine
• Cyrenity Sips Winery
• Sango Kura
• Vista Stellata
• Harvest Ridge Winery
• Benigna’s Creek
• Mount Bethel Farms
• Revolution Bees
• Cellar Beast Winehouse
• Deep Roots Hard Cidar
• Aurora’s Wines
• The Inn at Grace Winery
• Mermaid Spirits
• Ashlynn Distillery
• The Circle Kind Vineyards
• Seven Seven Wines
• Saddlehill
• Pale Moonlight Wine
• De Ro Premium Cello
• Hillbilly Hooch Moonshine
• Jackazz Distilling
• Boba Pops
• Barefoot Wine

Set against the backdrop of the zoo’s expansive grounds, the event offers a different kind of tasting environment—combining open-air exploration with curated beverage experiences.

Guests can expect a relaxed but lively atmosphere, where sampling is paired with socializing, discovery, and the chance to connect directly with producers.