UTICA, NY — April 2026 — The Utica Sips & Sweets Chocolate and Wine Festival presented by Deerfield Place will be on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, offering a fresh experience centered on wine, spirits, and specialty sweets.
Produced by Kessler Promotions, Inc., the festival introduces a curated tasting event that brings together wineries, distilleries, chocolatiers, and artisan food vendors from across the region. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of beverages and sweets while exploring unique products from local and regional businesses.
The event will run from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with two separate sessions: 1:00–4:00 PM and 5:00–8:00 PM.
“This is exciting for Utica,” said Deb Kessler of Kessler Promotions. “Replacing the Utica Wine & Chocolate Festival, this long-standing and well-established show in Utica has been reimagined as the Utica Sips & Sweets Festival, now promoted and produced by Kessler Promotions.”
In addition to tastings, the festival will feature vendor shopping, specialty foods, and a lively atmosphere designed to bring the community together in a new way.
Admission is $35 for tasting tickets, which include a commemorative glass and sampling access. Designated driver tickets are $15. Valid ID is required for all tasting participants.
Tickets and full event details are available online at: https://kesslerpromotionsinc.ticketspice.com/utica-sips-sweets-festival
The Utica Sips & Sweets Festival is made possible with support from its sponsors, including:
Deerfield Place, Bank of Utica, LeafFilter Gutter Protection, Leafguard, GoNetspeed, Faith Outdoor Advertising, Steve Lennon & Co. Jewelers, Daily Sentinel, and C. Michael Exteriors / Luxury Bath.
About Kessler Promotions, Inc.:
Kessler Promotions, Inc. produces consumer shows and events throughout Central New York, connecting local businesses with engaged audiences through professionally managed experiences.