Downtown Ripon Holiday WineWalk

Name: Downtown Ripon Holiday WineWalk
Start: 2025-11-07T17:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-07T20:30:00-06:00
Location: Ripon, Wisconsin

Schedule

Fri Nov 07 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Ripon, Wisconsin | Ripon, WI

The Downtown Ripon Holiday WineWalk, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, will feature a selection of wines from around the world. Attendees may sample up to sixteen (16) different wines throughout the evening.
Tasting locations include: Check back for updates.
Each guest will plan their adventure, proceeding to desired businesses. Numerous businesses will be open late during the event to provide you with an adequate dose of shopping therapy. Businesses are also open to non WineWalkers. This event will take place rain, snow, or shine. Proceeds will benefit Ripon's events, festivals and and downtown beautification projects.
Limited tickets will be available through Eventbrite beginning September 1st.
Eventbrite:
Even if you're not participating in the WineWalk, you are welcome to join the festivities. 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.
Please remember to drink responsibly!
GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. (2) Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery, and may cause health problems.

Check-In:
Tickets may be redeemed from 1:00 to 7:00 pm at Ripon Main Street office (401 Watson Street) on the day of the event. WineWalkers will start the evening at the Main Street office, where they will receive a badge which is good for up to sixteen (16) wine tastes throughout the evening. No alcohol will be served before 5:30 pm.
Each guest will plan their adventure, proceeding to desired businesses; and may enjoy tasting one ounce of a red and/or white wine. 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 and over. Please bring ID with you. All attendees will be asked for identification and each attendee must check-in individually to receive their wristband.
• Badges must be marked by servers.
Tips
• Avoid waiting in line by picking up your materials starting at 1:00 pm on November 7th.
• 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 Facebook and Instagram using hashtag #riponwi and #ripongood
• Cross the streets at crosswalks.
• Bring your ID.
• Manage your alcohol intake; we reserve right to refuse serving anyone who appears to be intoxicated.
FAQs
What is the refund policy?
Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable. Transferring a ticket to another individual aged 21 or over is the responsibility of the ticket holder. Ripon Main Street, Inc. will not facilitate exchanges. In the event the Wine Walk is canceled, tickets will be refunded.
Caution: Only purchase tickets through Eventbrite or from someone you know. We monitor this event and remove fraudulent posts as quickly as possible. Numerous comments or posts will pop up claiming to have tickets available for sale. Buyer Beware!