Sip, sip, hooray!
This Fall, Bethel Woods is thrilled to partner with Hudson Valley and Valley Table to make The Big Sip bigger and better than ever.
A weekend celebration featuring premium tastings, world‐class live music and artisanal food and fare, the 3rd Annual Big Sip will draw more than 4,000 cultural enthusiasts to Bethel Woods—the historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival—for the Hudson Valley’s wine and spirits event of the year.
General Admission:
+ Entry into the festival
+ Unlimited sampling from 50+ alcohol vendors
+ Live music on the Horizon stage by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness (Saturday) and Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl (Sunday)
+ Access to a delectable food court
+ Shopping and sampling with local craft, artisan, and specialty food vendors
Purchase Here: Saturday GA | Sunday GA
Designated Driver/Concert Only Available: Saturday DD | Sunday DD
Bringing a large group of friends? Group rates are available here.
VIP Tasting Passes:
Presented by Resorts World Catskills and Resorts World Hudson Valley
Enhance your experience with a VIP Tasting Pass, giving you access to private lounges featuring top Bourbon & Whiskey, Tequila & Mezcal and Wine producers from across the country. Savor pours of premier varieties and vintages, meet the makers and learn first‐hand about the craft employed to create these one‐of‐a‐kind libations.
Select one to immerse yourself in your favorite category, or choose our universal pass that gives you entry to all three tasting lounges.
Top Shelf: Private Bourbon & Whiskey VIP Tasting Pass
Purchase Here: Saturday VIP | Sunday VIP
+ Sip bourbons and whiskeys ‐ both familiar and unexpected ‐ while you learn about the ingredients and process that makes each hand‐crafted brand unique. Featuring Bourbon, Rye, American Single Malt, Scotch, Indian Whiskey, Taiwanese Maritime Whiskey, Australian Whiskey and more, as well as a visit from Terry of The Whiskey Scorecard, who will be conducting classes.
All About Agave: Sensational Tequila & Mezcal VIP Tasting Pass
Purchase Here: Saturday VIP | Sunday VIP
+ Savor the aromas, flavors and textures imparted by agave cultivation, cooking, fermentation, and distillation, in addition to the aging techniques utilized by today's master distillers. As you sample the finest Silver, Reposado and Anejo Tequila, Mezcal, Bacanura and Sotols in the room from Wild Common and PM Spirits, hear from Lucas Assis - known Bartender, Agave-Lover, and Storyteller.
Sommeliers’ Choice: Wine Connoisseur VIP Tasting Pass
Purchase Here: Saturday VIP | Sunday VIP
+ Swirl and sample a variety of world‐class wines, including reds, whites and rosés from vintners across the region and beyond, including flights of classics and new releases. Featuring Grower Champagne, Grand Cru Wine, Red and White Burgundy, Bordeaux, Brunello, Cava, Napa Cabernet, Napa Blends, Amarone, Washington State Wine, Tokaji, Lebanese Wine, Alsace Wine, Finger Lake Wine, Margeaux, and so much more.
Plus, Sunny Gandara, Certified Wine Educator, Diploma in Wine, will be present in your exclusive lounge imparting wisdom and helping you make the most of your experience.
All Access Pass: Saturday | Sunday
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