Arizona’s SIP! Experience Festival Celebrates Local Wine Industry

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The SIP! Experience festival brings together music, food, and local wines at D.A. Ranch.

News Summary

Arizona’s thriving wine scene gets a boost with the second annual SIP! Experience festival at D.A. Ranch Estate Vineyards on April 26-27, 2025. This family-friendly event will feature live music, gourmet food, artisan crafts, and a variety of wines and craft beverages. Entry is free, and a VIP experience will be available. Proceeds will support the Low-Income Student Aid Program, while a dedicated Kids’ Zone ensures fun for families. D.A. Ranch is committed to showcasing Arizona’s rich agricultural heritage and community involvement.

Arizona is set to celebrate its burgeoning wine industry with the second annual SIP! Experience festival, hosted by D.A. Ranch Estate Vineyards on April 26-27, 2025. This family-owned vineyard, located just 10 miles south of Sedona in Cornville—the heart of Arizona’s wine country—will offer attendees a weekend filled with music, gourmet food, artisan crafts, and a variety of wines and craft beverages.

The SIP! festival features entry that is free for all attendees, making it an accessible event for the local community. Festival-goers can enjoy a diverse lineup of twelve musical acts spanning various genres across two stages, enhancing the vibrant atmosphere of the celebration. In addition to live music, guests can indulge in a range of culinary options provided by gourmet food trucks including Savories, Dog Town USA, and Dellepiane, as well as explore artisan vendors selling unique items such as hand-thrown ceramics and permanent jewelry.

The D.A. Ranch Estate Vineyards encompasses a boutique vineyard that spans 20 acres on nearly 200 acres of land. The vineyard produces around 2,400 cases of wine per year, featuring varieties such as Malvasia Bianca and Rosé. Last year, the vineyard generated $1.3 million in revenue and offers a tasting room, wine tours, and a rental venue for special events. Recently, D.A. Ranch partnered with Tappa Distribution to expand its business-to-business opportunities, reflecting its commitment to growth within the wine industry.

During the festival, guests will also have the chance to enjoy a VIP experience, which includes premium wine tastings, guided vineyard tours, and exclusive access to a lounge area. A portion of the proceeds, specifically $5 from each ticket sold, will support the Low-Income Student Aid Program, reinforcing the vineyard’s dedication to community involvement.

The festival will also include a dedicated Kids’ Zone, featuring bounce houses, crafts, and live reptile encounters, ensuring that families have a fun and engaging experience. The vineyard emphasizes not just wine tasting but a lifestyle of enjoying life in the scenic Arizona high desert, which resonates through every element of the festival.

D.A. Ranch Estate Vineyards prides itself on producing 100 percent estate-grown wines, which include popular selections such as Red Barn Red and Generations blends. Guests are welcome to enjoy outdoor wine tastings on swings or within the remodeled tasting room, allowing for a relaxing experience amid the picturesque landscape of the Verde Valley.

As Arizona continues to emerge as a notable wine destination, events like the SIP! festival showcase the state’s rich agriculture and flourishing local businesses. The SIP! Experience festival hopes to create unforgettable moments and strengthen community ties through the shared love of wine, music, and local cuisine.

Year-round, D.A. Ranch provides various experiences including wine tastings and seasonal events dubbed Dog Days at DA Ranch, further enhancing its role in the local community and promoting the region as a thriving wine tourism hub.