Events

November 27th is Silver Thread’s annual Noir Friday at the Winegarden! Bring your friends and family to spend the day after Thanksgiving at the Winegarden! Our annual celebration of red wine is the perfect way to jump start your holiday season. Noir Friday includes the following activities: Doorbuster Sale, 12-1pm ONLY: TBD Vintage Release: Taste our newest vintage – 2023 – of the best-selling Blackbird Red! Our cool-climate take on this classic Bordeaux blend is a wine club favorite. Fire on the Patio, all day (weather permitting): bring a cozy blanket, order a glass of wine, and enjoy an expansive view of Seneca Lake while you relax by the fire. Tastings with the Winemaker, time TBD: Silver Thread co-owner/winemaker Paul Brock will lead the guided tastings at the bar! Stop in and get all your winemaking questions answered while you enjoy five wine samples of your choosing for $15. Holiday

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 12th!   We’ll be celebrating the end of the 2026 harvest by hosting some great friends – celebrated Utica-based Chef Tim Hardiman (Hardiman Hospitality) and owner Garret Miller of Finger Lakes Cider House – for a special dinner paired with wine AND cider at the stylish Winegarden dining room. Enjoy three delicious, creative courses featuring locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients, each paired with a wine from Silver Thread  and a cider from the Cider House. The winemaker, cidermaker, and chef will all be on hand to explain and guide you through the courses and pairings. Celebrate a fruitful fall with some of your favorite farmers! Menu below. $140 per person includes food, wine & cider pairings, and gratuity. Sales tax additional. Club members receive $15 off per person. Just 42 tickets. Reservations required – click here to book online. **MENU** Sparkling Welcome Wine: Blanc de

The Cook-Off is back for a 5th year… and it’s tastier than ever! Join us for the 5th Annual Cook-Off weekend along the southeast side of Seneca Lake. With over 15 participating wineries, breweries, and restaurants, you can eat, sip, and explore at your own pace over the course of two days. This year, we’re spicing things up with new recipe categories and all sorts of creative dishes—so get ready for two days full of great food, great drinks, and great company. Registration is required – you can do so here! Save $5 per ticket with the code SECRETSAUCE. Groups of up to six people welcome. This event is for people age 21+.