Auburn-Opelika Wine Trail 2018

Get your tickets now for the second annual Auburn-Opelika Wine Trail on Friday, October 19. Don’t miss this chance to experience three wineries in East Alabama with a special farm-to-table lunch provided by Acre.

Guests will begin the day bright and early, meeting at the Lee County Fairgrounds at 8 a.m. where spacious Tiger Transit buses will be waiting to transport our wine enthusiasts for the entire day.

The first stop on the trail is Five Points Farms, a five-acre vineyard located just north of Auburn in the small town of Five Points. Enjoy the scenic farm where American, French Hybrid and muscadine grapes are grown. Tours and tastings will be available.

Next on the trail is Hodges Vineyards & Winery, located in Camp Hill. Hodges offers a vast selection of muscadine, grape, and fruit wines to sample and purchase. They bottle wines on-site and import the more unique fruits, such as apples, blueberries, and blackberries, from farms local to Alabama. While tasting and exploring the vineyard, a farm-to-table lunch will be provided by Acre. Lunch will feature BLT Pimento Cheese Sliders with house bacon, arugula, and fennel aioli served with potato salad and ranch chips.

The last stop on the trail is Whippoorwill Vineyards, a family owned and operated winery nestled in the historic town of Notasulga. Savor the final stop of the day as you’re guided through the elegant countryside. Whippoorwill also offers fresh honey and other products harvested on-site.

Tickets to the Auburn-Opelika Wine Trail are $55 each and include transportation and lunch. Guests will arrive back to the Fairgrounds at approximately 4 p.m. 

The Wine Trail is sponsored by Lee County Extension, Lee County Master Gardeners, and the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau. For more information, contact Tara Barr at 334-749-3353 or barrtar@aces.edu.

WHAT TO BRING/KNOW:

Must be 21 or older

Wear comfy shoes for walking outside on farms.

Feel free to bring any snacks for the trip.

Water will be provided for the bus ride.

Bring your wallet! While tastings are free, we encourage guests to buy a bottle or two to take home. 

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