Excelsior Springs, Mo. (June 7, 2025) – More than 800 attendees gathered in the heart of Downtown Excelsior Springs on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for the 19th Annual Wine Festival, one of Excelsior Springs’ most anticipated summer events. Hosted by the Downtown Excelsior Partnership (DEP), the festival brought together a record number of wineries, vendors, and visitors for an afternoon of sipping, strolling, and celebrating local flavor.
Despite a morning downpour that made for a soggy setup, the skies cleared just in time for the event, delivering what vendors and atendees described as a “perfect afternoon” for enjoying the festival’s offerings.
“What an incredible day in Downtown Excelsior Springs!” said DEP Executive Director Lyndsey Baxter. “We powered through a downpour during setup, but once the skies cleared, it was the most beautiful afternoon. It was perfect for enjoying wine with over 800 of our favorite wine-loving friends!”
The 2025 Wine Festival featured over two dozen Missouri wineries and meaderies, with unlimited tasting included in ticket packages. Guests received a commemorative wine glass, souvenir wine tote, and all-day access to the downtown trolley, which helped them explore a curated selection of wines, craft beers, and meads, along with food trucks, live music, and boutique shopping throughout the historic downtown district.
Participating wineries and meaderies included:
* Shamrock Hills Vineyard & Winery (Excelsior Springs)
* Fence Stile Vineyards & Winery (Excelsior Springs)
* St. James Winery (St. James)
* Les Bourgeois Vineyards (Rocheport)
* Ozark Viking Meadery (Salem)
* And 18 others from across the state (see below)
In addition to drinks, local makers and food vendors added to the festival atmosphere. Shoppers browsed goods from craft vendors like Beautiful Day Farms, Miss D’s Honeybees, Mattie Jules Studio, and Mix-N-Up KC.
Baxter said early reports suggest this year’s festival had the largest economic impact in the event’s history, helping fund key revitalization projects downtown.
“As our largest fundraiser of the year, the Wine Festival plays a vital role in fueling the Downtown Excelsior Partnership’s ability to continue creating positive change and lasting impact in and for our historic downtown district,” Baxter said. “Events like this prove that when we bring people together in the heart of Excelsior Springs, the results aren’t just memorable—they’re transformational.”
Plans are already underway for the 20th annual celebration in 2026. For more information on upcoming events or ways to support the revitalization efforts downtown, go to visitexcelsior.com.
All participating wineries and crafters:
- Ai Bottling LLC, Clinton, MO
- Atlas Saloon Brewery, Excelsior Springs, MO
- Backyard Vine & Wine, Maryville, MO
- Baltimore Bend Vineyard, Waverly, MO
- Casa Di Vite International Wines, Excelsior Springs, MO
- Dale Hollow Winery, Stover, MO
- DeLaney Vineyard & Winery, Nevada, MO
- Eagles’ Landing Wine, St. James, MO
- Fence Stile Vineyards, Winery & Distillery, Excelsior Springs, MO
- Giggling Grapes, Jefferson City, MO
- KC Wineworks, Macon, MO
- Les Bourgeois Vineyards, Rocheport, MO
- Luna Umbra Winery, Butler, MO
- Missouri Wines, Jefferson City, MO
- Musket Cellars & Vineyard, Pleasant Hill, MO
- Ozark Viking Meadery, Salem, MO
- Pennington Wines, Carthage, MO
- Prairie Barn Winery &
- Christmas Tree Farm, St. James, MO
- Red Fox Winery, Urich, MO
- Shamrock Hills Vineyard & Winery, Excelsior Springs, MO
- St. James Winery, St. James, MO
- Van Till Family Farm Winery, Rayville, MO
- Walnut Creek Vineyard & Winery, Holt, MO
- Windy Wine Company Keesaman Family Vineyards, Osborn, MO
Craft Vendors:
- Beautiful Day Farms
- Cured By Salt
- Glassy Girls Kansas
- GLITZ + GLOW
- JMAC Creations
- Just Nuts
- Kueen Heats LLC
- Mattie Jules Studio
- Mix-N-Up KC Wine Slushy,
- Mulling Spice & Salsa Mixes
- The Rinnah Toolbox
- Miss D’s Honeybees
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