2024 Barrel Into Spring

Enjoy a weekend of wine tastings across the Grand Valley! This self-guided tour features seven wineries and includes barrel tastings and food pairings from chefs, caterers, and restauranteurs. Each winery will also be offering discounts on their wines and products. Participants who have their passports stamped at all seven locations before the weekend is over will be entered into a drawing for a free case of Colorado wine!

Attendees will pick up their tasting glass, Barrel Into Spring Passport, and event wristband at their preassigned starting location.

Hours: Friday, 2:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, 11:00am-5:00pm

Tickets are valid only for the weekend selected (April OR May)
Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID to attend Barrel Into Spring

Transportation

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Lodging

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Barrel into Spring FAQs – PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING

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    NEW EVENT DATES & TIMES:
    Barrel Into Spring event dates & times have changed! The event takes place Friday from 2:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday from 11:00am-5:00pm.

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    TICKET INFORMATION:
    Tickets purchased for Barrel Into Spring are valid only for the weekend selected (April OR May). Tickets are $75 per weekend, per person. Each ticket admits one person into the event. Barrel Into Spring is an adult event and all attendees must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID to attend. No one under the age of 21 is permitted to attend Barrel Tasting – this also applies to babies or children of any age. 

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    DESIGNATED DRIVERS:
    Designated Drivers will not be served any wine but will be offered other beverages to drink. At check-in, designated drivers are given a different color wristband and a CAVE & Colorado Winefest water bottle instead of a wineglass.

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    DIETARY RESTRICTIONS:
    Due to the nature of this event, dietary needs cannot be accommodated.

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    WRISTBANDS AND ID:
    Be prepared to show your wristband at each winery you visit to let the wineries know you’ve checked in and are an event participant. Please be prepared to show your photo I.D. – No I.D. = no admittance. Attendees will need to wear their wristbands for both days of the event.

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    PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY:
    Please help us with our goal of responsible wine service… No winery will continue to serve or sell wine to any guest who appears intoxicated, even if they have a limo or designated driver. It is against the law. We recommend limiting the number of wines you sample at each winery and we encourage you to take advantage of dump buckets provided for excess wine. Please be aware of those around you as you wait at the tasting bar for your sample, and make room for others to enjoy their wine tasting experience as well.

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    LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:
    Please view our Lodging & Transportation partners below if you are looking for hotel and tour packages to round out your Barrel Tasting Weekend!

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    REFUND POLICY:
    Barrel into Spring sales are FINAL and non-refundable. No full or partial refunds are given to customers who are unable to attend the event. The ticket is valid only on the date selected and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates.

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    ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:
    If you have any further questions, please contact the CAVE office at 970-464-0111 or [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you!