Art & Wine Festivals Worth Traveling For Summer & Fall 2026 | USA
- Karen Kilian
- 14 hours ago
- 2 min read
Summer for me equals food and wine events and outdoor concerts. Taking the time to stroll through an outdoor market meeting artists, sampling unique foods and tasting new wines.
Why I love festivals like these:They’re not just events—they’re experiences. They tell the story of a place through art, wine, music, and community… and they’re the perfect excuse to turn a weekend into a getaway.
Here are some U.S. art & wine & traditional festivals that are absolutely worth planning a trip around in 2026:
Albuquerque, NM | October 3-11
Albuquerque International balloon festival. This has been on my bucket list for years-the beauty of the balloons, the traditions since 1972-love all of it.
Ann Arbor, MI | July 16–18
Artists from all over the world, original work lining downtown streets, Michigan wines flowing, and a lively summer energy that makes you want to stay longer than planned.
Aspen, CO | June 19–21
An iconic weekend of wine, food, design, and culture—set against dramatic mountain views. Educational but never boring, elevated but still fun. Check out the participating celebrity chefs- quite the lineup.
Napa Valley, CA | July 4-19
Festival Napa Valley, presented by Napa Valley Association. a nonprofit with a mission to bring the arts to all through world class performances and art education programs.
Park City, UT | August 7-9
57th annual Kimball Arts Festival is one of the top ranked art festivals in the country. Discover artist demos, live performances, kids activities and local flavors.
Santa Fe, NM | September 23-27
For over 30 years, the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Festival has celebrated the unique flavors of Santa Fe. Now a five day festival with 65 of Santa Fe's top restaurants and 90 wineries.
