Nighthawk Vineyards is bringing 'Holiday Cheer' to the vineyard - Bavarian Style
With autumn in full swing and the summer's harvest brought in, Nighthawk Vineyards is getting ready for a celebration! As usual, the wineries of the Okanagan Falls/Shaha Lake Winery Association have their fabulous end-of-season “Holiday Cheer” celebration planned. This year’s event will include a Bavarian Themed Christmas Market at Nighthawk Vineyards!
The fun and festivities take place on November 16th. The Nighthawk Vineyards Christmas market includes 10 local artisan vendors, live music from local musician Lewis Cardinal, a family-friendly bonfire, and a Bavarian-themed long-table luncheon. This is a much-loved event – with over 300 guests in attendance last year.
This will be the third year that Nighthawk Vineyards has finished the season with a Christmas market, and according to Daniel, it is a favourite in Okanagan Falls, BC. "The bonfire with ‘smores are very popular, and of course so is our mulled wine. The whole atmosphere feels like a scene from a Hallmark card. The alpacas, though, tend to steal the show." Alpacas? It turns out one of the artisans at the event features hand-made items from alpaca wool, and the gregarious alpacas are on hand to provide their own Christmas cheer to participants as well.
The Bibby family is adding a Bavarian lunch this year. After completing their log pergola this past spring, Nighthawk Vineyards gained a spectacular space for hosting events. For this year's Christmas Cheer celebration, this new scenic building is playing host to a long-table Bavarian lunch. On the menu are platters of Wienerschnitzel with mushroom and peppercorn jus, beef rouladen, grilled bratwurst, spaetzle, braised red cabbage, and more. Lunch will be served in three seatings: 11:30 am,1:00 pm and 2:30 pm. Reservations for the lunch are selling fast, so if you plan to add this to your Christmas Cheer visit on November 16, make your reservations soon!
Enjoying a wine tasting, the bonfire, perusing the craft market, listening to the smooth sounds of Lewis Cardinal, and enjoying a glass of mulled wine does not require a reservation. "The Nighthawk team is looking forward to saying thank you to our valued patrons and celebrating the end of another harvest season," Daniel Bibby says. “We have all been going full tilt since March, so with the Christmas season right around the corner, it is a time for celebration with friends and family.”
Of course, their excellent wines are the main reason people head out to Nighthawk Vineyards at 2735 Green Lake Road in Okanagan Falls. The boutique winery produces first-rate wines to choose from. Newly released is their 2022 Cabernet Franc — a flirtatious wine with hints of black currant, dark chocolate, leather, and vanilla bean. There is also a limited stock of the well-received Lux de Vinea available; this is a traditional method sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which pairs perfectly with festive Christmas dinners and New Year’s celebrations. The Nighthawk Vineyards Winemakers Reserve Blanc de Noir is another wonderful choice to serve this holiday season, with flavours that pair wonderfully with any roast turkey or ham dish.
Nighthawk Vineyards is more than just your average winery. From their boutique glamping accommodations to the award-winning Vineyard Kitchen and Patio, the family-run operation focuses on creating exceptional guest experiences with a backdrop that is second to none. The stunning scenery of the vineyards and Green Lake valley also makes Nighthawk Vineyards an ideal location for weddings and special events.
The Christmas Cheer event promises to be a fun-filled day, so mark your calendar for November 16th and come celebrate the start of the holiday season in Okanagan Falls. You can book a reservation for the Nighthawk Vineyards Bavarian-Style Long Table Luncheon on their website, where you will also find photos of the stunning views and the Christmas Cheer schedule for the day.
Visit Nighthawk Vineyards this fall on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 11 and 4 p.m. at 2735 Green Lake Rd, in Okanagan Falls, BC.
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