The Downtown Ripon WineWalk is set to return on Friday, April 13. During the event, which takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, businesses throughout the historic district will become “tasting rooms” where attendees may sample up to 15 different wines throughout the evening. Numerous businesses will be open late during the event to provide you with an adequate dose of shopping therapy.
The event features a selection of wines from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, as well as California, Florida and Wisconsin, including local favorite Vines & Rushes Winery. Check back prior to the event for details.
Advanced tickets are only $20, or $30 on the day of the event. Tickets may be redeemed for a souvenir glass and wristbands beginning at 10:00 am at Ripon Chamber/Main Street office (114 Scott Street) on the day of the event. No alcohol will be served before 5:30 pm. Proceeds will benefit Ripon’s events, festivals and and downtown beautification projects.
Come on down and join us…it’s going to be an exciting evening! Discover historic downtown Ripon, Wisconsin, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Rules
•Attendees must be 21. Please bring ID with you.
•Wine glasses must be empty before leaving each stop.
•No Open Intoxicants in Public Spaces!
•Wristband tear-off tabs must be removed by servers. Tabs that have been removed are void.
Tips
•Avoid waiting in line by picking up your glass and wristband during the day on April 13.
•Keep your glass in hand throughout the event or label it with a Sharpie to avoid confusion during the walk.
•Choose your route in advance to avoid getting separated from your group.
•Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, since you’ll be walking outdoors between locations.
•If you make purchases during some of the great sales on the route, ask the business about picking up your purchase when you complete the walk or the next day.
•Be sure to eat lunch during the day to avoid drinking on an empty stomach. Some locations on the route will also have food available to sample or purchase.
•Post photos to Instagram and Facebook using hashtag #riponwi
•Cross the streets at crosswalks.
•Bring your ID.
•Manage your alcohol intake; we reserve right to refuse serving anyone who appears to be intoxicated.
•No Open Intoxicants in Public Spaces!
FAQs
What is the refund policy?
Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable by updating the name on your ticket in Eventbrite.
The name on the ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?
No. Please update the name on the ticket to match the attendee by logging in to your Eventbrite account and updating it to match.