Winery & Colorado Events
Join Buckel Family Wine for a variety of exciting events both at our winery and across Colorado.
Upcoming In-Store Tastings
SHOP LOCAL @ YOUR FAVORITE SPOTS IN COLORADO -
We’re popping up at your favorite wine shops for in-store tastings and you’re invited. 🍷
Come sip with the winemaker, explore new releases, and connect with your community over a shared love of Colorado crafted wine. It’s the perfect chance to taste what’s new, ask questions, and toast with neighbors.
See you in the wine aisle!
4/3 & 4/4 - Wine Gallery 3-7pm - Wine and Food Pairing
4/9 - Red Mountain Liquor 4-6pm - Thirsty Thursdays with hot dogs on the grill!
5/15 - Bubbles Liquor World 3-6pm
5/23 - Little Daisy 3-6pm
5/28 - Leever’s Locavore 5-8pm
Colorado Flight School
Led by sommelier Shelley Bailey of Shine Savor Celebrate. This month, we’re featuring award-winning Buckel Family Wine…
Colorado Wine Walk
Sip. Stroll. Savor.
We’re thrilled to be pouring at the Colorado Wine Walk—a celebration of local wine, community, and the magic of summer in the Rockies.
Barrel Into Spring
Buckel Family Wine brings expressive, high elevation Colorado wines to Barrel Into Spring at Cliff Dweller Wine Co. Join us for a relaxed, behind-the-scenes tasting experience rooted in curiosity, craftsmanship, and place.
Sparkling Wine Disgorging Party
Wanna be the winemaker for an afternoon? Learn the ins and outs of making a sparkling wine. Experience first hand the last stage of making our Rosé PétNat. The disgorging process will allow you to get your hands dirty and is messy so dress accordingly.
Live Fully: Milagros Sun Catcher
Unleash your inner artist (no experience required!) at Buckel Family Wine. We’ll provide the Milagros, the paints, and the wine—you bring your creativity and your friends.
Montrose Wine Festival
We’re proud to pour at the Montrose Wine Festival in support of the Black Canyon Boys & Girls Club—raising a glass to community and connection.
Gunnison Harvest Festival
Harvest Fest at Buckel Family Wine 🍇
It’s that time of year—come celebrate the season with us at the winery! We’re throwing our own Gunnison Harvest Festival, Buckel-style.
This one’s juicy—don’t miss it. Flannels encouraged, purple feet guaranteed.
Main Street Mixer
A downtown wine walk celebrating local businesses - sip, shop browse the shops. Get social and bring back local to local!
Thursday March 26
$25 ticket
Dinner @ Crested Butte Chefs
Thursday March 19th - Wine Dinner with Buckel Family Wine & Crested Butte Chefs.
Eat well. Drink local.
two seatings 5pm and 7pm
**Buckel Wine is for sale by the glass or bottle at the dinner.**.
Menu:
Spring Inspired
Slow Food Denver - Conscious Consumer: Colorado Wine
Join us for an intimate wine tasting that will open your eyes to the wonderful Colorado wines often overlooked. Skeptical? Come taste with Advanced Sommelier, Logan Silbert
An evening with Buckel Family Wine @ Amalie Bistro
Join us for an intimate evening with the winemakers of Buckel Family Wine. This exclusive experience features a four-course tasting menu, with each dish thoughtfully paired to showcase the depth and character of their wines. Doors open at 5:30 and the tasting will begin at 6:00. TIX
Wine Dinner @ 1880 Tapas & Spirits
Pairing the exquisite plates from Chef Pat Manning and the award winning selections from Buckel Family Wine.
MENU:
1st - asparagus & trumpet mushroom salad
2nd - smoked salmon under a fur coat (has vinegar, potatoes, carrots, beet, hard boiled egg & salmon)
3rd - scallops with peas & ham hock brodo
4th - beef short ribs & creamy polenta
5th apple almond galette with caramel & ice cream
Ouray Winter Wine Festival
Discover the Ouray Winter Wine Festival — a boutique Colorado wine event held each winter at
the historic Wright Opera House. Taste small-batch wines from Colorado’s Western Slope. Two sessions available.
Buckel up for Valentine’s
Let's Sip, Snack, & Celebrate the amazing women in our Lives! Let’s Celebrate You!
Cheesy Raclette Party
BEST Après Ski in Gunnison
Après in high alpine style! Enjoy the raclette cheese all gooey with accoutrements and some good laughs. What's raclette? Come see for yourself, you won't be disappointed.
Free for our valued wine club members, come use up your 2025 free glasses of wine. WINE CLUB MEMBERS. RSVP here
Tickets $25 per person for non-wine club members, includes a glass of wine and Raclette cheese. Tickets for non-wine club members
Mistletoe and Mingling
Wine Samples plus Free Gift & Gift with Purchase over $25.00 | Drawings
Buckel Family Wine: Sip & Shop
We’re hosting talented makers from the Gunnison Valley — perfect for discovering one-of-a-kind gifts while enjoying your favorite Buckel wines and eating DoughP Pizza
Pie and Wine Pairing
“Life’s short, eat pie, drink wine.” 🥂🥧🍷
Come taste the magic as we pair flaky, buttery pies with Buckel Family wines. A little indulgence, a lot of fun. Includes 3 pies paired with 3 wines and lots of laughter for $45.
ICELab Happy Hour
Good chats, great wine, and $8 pours? Yes, please. 🍷
Join us for ICELab Happy Hour — sip, mingle, and enjoy good company!
Live Fully: Wreath Making
Adorn your home sweet home!
Get festive and creative with Sundrop Flora at Buckel Family Wine! 🌿🍷 Craft your own seasonal wreath, sip wine, make friends, and have a good time. Leave with a beautiful handmade piece (and maybe a bottle or two!) to kick off the season in style.
TICKETS for $95 per person, includes wreath, glass of wine, all supplies, and instruction
Gunnison Valley Farmers Markets on Saturdays and Sundays
We love slinging wine outside—and you can find us doing just that all summer long at the Crested Butte and Gunnison Farmers Markets. Come say hi, sip something delicious, and stock up for your next mountain adventure.
🧺 Crested Butte Farmers Market
📍 Sundays on Elk Ave | 9am–2pm
🌞 Memorial Day through early October
🧺 Gunnison Farmers Market
📍 Saturdays at Virginia & Main | 9:30am–1pm
🌻 June through early October
We’ll be there with bottles, good vibes, and probably a dog or two. Cheers!
Colorado Mountain Winefest
September 20, 2025 • Riverbend Park, Palisade, CO
Join Buckel Family Wine at Colorado’s premier wine celebration — the Colorado Mountain Winefest , recently hailed as the best wine festival in the U.S.!
Backyard Dinner @ Crested Butte’s Personal Chefs
Come hungry, leave happy.
Buckel Family Wine is partnering with Crested Butte’s Personal Chefs for a series of cozy, flavorful Backyard Dinners in CB South.
Benefit Dinner @ TwoTwelve
Pull up a chair in Crested Butte for a feel-good feast! Two Twelve Restaurant is serving up a special benefit dinner for Thistle White Farms, starring juicy Mountain Bird chicken, perfectly paired Buckel Family Wines, and plenty of small-town mountain charm. Eat well, drink well, do good.
Play Crawl
Play Crawl with Gunnison Valley Theater - get your bikes and travel from play to play…. starting at Buckel
Farm Dinner with Iola
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Buckel Family Wine partners with Iola Farms for a beautifully curated wine dinner featuring exceptional local flavors, fresh flowers and crafted wine.
Burnell's Food Truck - August
🍷 Wine + Food Truck Magic = Friday Night at Buckel! 🚚
Everyone’s favorite food truck is BACK—and we’re pairing it with Buckel Family Wine for the ultimate Friday evening hangout!
Join us at the winery from 4–7pm and treat yourself to Burnell’s Food Truck—you know, the one serving up real – good – food that hits the spot every single time. From comfort food classics to bold bites, Burnell’s is bringing the flavor.
And of course, we’ll be pouring your favorite Buckel Family Wines—small-batch, low intervention, all-heart Colorado wine.
Great wine, incredible food, and good company? Yeah, that’s our kind of night.
Bring your appetite. Bring your friends. See you there! 🍷🍔✨
Water Grapes and the Upper and Lower Gunnison River
Do you want to know more about water in the Gunnison Valley? Are you a new homeowner? Do you want to better understand how water works in Colorado?
Get into the conversation and learn more about what your neighbors are up to in the valley.
Join The Upper Gunnison Water Conservation District, Crystal Peak Properties and Buckel Family Wine as we host experts on water in Gunnsion. Light snacks and 1st glass of wine provided by event sponsors.
Live Fully: Sundrop Flower Arrangement Class
🌸 Ladies’ Night: Bouquets & Bubbles 🍷
Grab your girlfriends—it’s time for a creative night out!
Join Alexis from Sundrop Flora at our cozy Gunnison Tasting Room for a hands-on floral workshop featuring her stunning locally grown blooms. She’ll guide you through the art of building a beautiful, custom bouquet—perfect to brighten up your home (or gift to someone special!).
While you create, sip on a glass of Buckel Family Wine and soak in a fun, floral-filled evening with friends.
$65 per person
🎟 Includes your first glass of wine + all the flowers & materials
💐 Take home your handcrafted bouquet!
Spots are limited—grab your ticket and treat yourself to a night of blooms & bubbles!
Colorado Craft Walk
Colorado Craft Walk @ the Dairy Black in Denver
…and when we say craft we’re saying Craft Librations
Burnell's Food Truck
🍷 Wine + Food Truck Magic = Friday Night at Buckel! 🚚
Everyone’s favorite food truck is BACK—and we’re pairing it with Buckel Family Wine for the ultimate Friday evening hangout!
Join us at the winery from 4–7pm and treat yourself to Burnell’s Food Truck—you know, the one serving up real – good – food that hits the spot every single time. From comfort food classics to bold bites, Burnell’s is bringing the flavor.
And of course, we’ll be pouring your favorite Buckel Family Wines—small-batch, low intervention, all-heart Colorado wine.
Great wine, incredible food, and good company? Yeah, that’s our kind of night.
Bring your appetite. Bring your friends. See you there! 🍷🍔✨
Backyard Dinner @ Crested Butte’s Personal Chefs
Come hungry, leave happy.
Buckel Family Wine is partnering with Crested Butte’s Personal Chefs for a series of cozy, flavorful Backyard Dinners in CB South.
Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival
Find us at this years 2025 Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival… Wines of the Southwest at Bruhaus July 15th and Grappa from Grape to Glass at Montonya July 16th