Events & Experiences
In addition to our superb Wine & Reserve Wine Tasting experiences, Great Bear Vineyards offers an exciting lineup of special events and one-of-a-kind experiences designed to elevate your time with us. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a fun outing, we have something for everyone!
REGULAR HOURS: Thursday 5-8pm, Friday noon-8pm, Saturday noon-5pm, & Sunday noon-3pm.
EVERY FRIDAY: LIVE MUSIC & FOOD TRUCK from March - December, we have Live music from 6-7:30pm and a Food Truck from 5-8pm. See below.
Private parties & groups: 7 days per week from 8am-10pm. Please email us, if you would like to bring a group wine tasting on alternative days and times. greatbearvineyards@gmail.com
Forthcoming Experiences
Find more details for each event in the website store.
Saturday Feb 1 @ 2-4pm- Barrel & Vertical Tastings
Saturday Feb 8 @ 1-3pm- Paint n’ Sip
Thursday Feb 13 @ 5-8pm- Galentine’s Day Bouquet Crafting
Friday Feb 14 @ 6-8pm- Valentine’s Tasting for Two
Saturday Feb 15 @ 12-5pm- Chocolate & Wine Pairing
Saturday Feb 15 @ 6-8pm- Charcuterie & Live Music (TBD)
Friday Feb 28 @ 5-8pm- BHM - Vivian Lee Jazz & Food Truck Event
Saturday March 1 @ 12-5pm- Live Music (TBD) & Mardi Gras Event
Sunday March 2 @ 12-5pm- Girl Scout Cookies & Wine Pairing
Sunday March 2 @ 12-5pm Pioneer High school Jazz Band Mardi Gras Event
Thursday March 6 @ 5-8pm- Wine Club Party
Saturday March 8 @ 12:30pm- Cheese & Wine Pairing
Saturday March 22 @ 2-4pm- Wine Blending Experience
Friday March 28 @ 5-8pm- Geoff Miller & Cousins Lobster Truck
Saturday March 29 @ 12pm- Pruning Class
Saturday April 12 @ 12:30pm- Vineyard Tour
Sunday April 13 @ 1-3pm- Paint n’ Sip
Music & Food Trucks
FRIDAY NIGHTS we have live music from 6-7.30pm and Food Truck from 5-8pm
Friday February 28 @ 5-9pm - Vivian Lee Jazz and Food Truck
Saturday March 1 - Mardi Gras music & Food Truck
Sunday March 2 - Mardi Gras Music & Food Truck
Friday March 7 @ 5-8pm- Ericka Davis Music & Food Truck (TBD)
Friday March 14 @ 5-8pm- Vinyl Tones & Andes Pizza
Friday March 21 @ 5-8pm- Jim Baxter & Potential Jazz & Food Truck (TBD)
Friday April 4 @ 5-8pm- Mr. Q & Food Truck (TBD)
Friday April 11 @ 5-8pm- Sun Followers & Andes Pizza
Friday April 18 @ 5-8pm- Mischeif & Food Truck (TBD)
Friday April 25 @ 5-8pm- Katie Fry & Cousins Lobster Truck
Friday May 2 @ 5-8pm- Mr. Q & Food Truck (TBD)
Friday May 9 @ 5-8pm- Geoff Miller (duo) & Andes Pizza
Friday May 16 @ 5-8pm- Live Music & Food Truck (TBD)
Friday May 23 @ 5-8pm- Cousins Lobster Truck & Live Music (TBD)
Friday May 30 @ 5-8pm- Live Music & Food Truck (TBD)
Vineyard & Winery Tours
We are happy to walk guests around the vineyard & winery explaining our sustainable growing practices to produce premium quality grapes, and our traditional wine production practices. It is best to request a tour in advance of your visit to ensure that we have staff available to devote to your experience.
Grape Harvest & Wine Making
Join our harvest, pick grapes, crush & destem, watch the pitching of the yeast, and start the wonderful process of wine making. You will also be able to barrel taste and learn how a wine progresses from harvest through aging to bottling. And, join us for a traditional harvest lunch with wine of course!
Lavender Picking
Ask about joining our lavender harvest…or just picking a bunch for yourself…proceeds from fresh lavender sales go to local charities.
Yoga & Wine
The prefect way to relax…a yoga session followed by a glass of wine or two. Meet new people or bring your friends and make it a special evening out.
Please check the website store for the forthcoming yoga and other events - new dates announced throughout the year.
Paint & Sip
A fun event! You don’t need any previous skill, just a love of life and art…or simply enjoy a good time with friends. Sip on our wonderful wines as you paint! What could be more fun?
Please check the website store for the next Paint & Sip, and other events - new dates announced throughout the year.
Farm to Fork Dinners
We work with local chefs and growers to throw sumptuous farm-to-fork dinners for our special Wine Club members. Please check the website store for the forthcoming dinners and events - new dates announced throughout the year.
Ask about our creating a personalized culinary event for your special occasion such as a work gathering, birthday or holiday party. Enjoy dining “winery style” with an elegant Mediterranean themed three-course dinner in our tasting room for 10-14 people or al fresco dining for up to 50 people (or more buffet style).
Lobster Boil
We cannot wait for this event each year! It is truly spectacular!
Chocolate & Wine Pairing
There is no greater luxury than the melding of rich chocolates and fine wine.
Upon arrival, we will welcome you with a glass of bubbly and you'll enjoy a flight of 4 chocolates perfectly paired with 4 of our wines. A fun event where your taste buds are stimulated, and you learn a lot about wine and chocolate….and how they can pair (and clash)!
Please check the website store for the forthcoming chocolate pairings and other events - new dates announced throughout the year.
Cheese & Wine Pairing
A wonderful introduction to the world of wine and cheese pairing. We have chosen a selection of local and international cheeses that pair with a range of our wines.
Upon arrival, we will welcome you with a glass of bubbly, and then we will walk you through the tasting as a group. It is a fun and filling event.
Please check the website store for the forthcoming cheese pairings and other events - new dates announced throughout the year.
Or email us if you would like to set up a tasting for your group: greatbearvineyards@gmail.com— Quote Source
Weddings & Private Parties
Please email us with the details of your celebration or special occasion. We love to host all types of parties from small intimate gatherings to big celebrations of up to 150 guests. Please let us know your preferred date or day, time, estimated number of guests, start/end times, and we will get back to you with a quote and suggestions for the most suitable room or garden at our winery for your event.
Email: greatbearvineyards@gmail.com
Weddings
Great Bear Vineyards is a special place for your perfect day. We love to host wedding celebrations, rehearsal dinners and wedding brunches. However, we do not hold the wedding ceremonies - our couples get married in a church, courthouse or town hall, and then come to us to celebrate and sip sparkling wine!
We are the perfect place to begin your wedding weekend with fabulous rehearsal dinners, and of course, our sparkling and reserve wines. We would love to be the location for your celebration lunch, dinner or dance. Or just come along for a delicious sip of wine and beautiful photoshoot.
Please send us an email for more details about wedding celebrations and parties at our vineyard and for the vendors featured in all these beautiful photos: greatbearvineyards@gmail.com
