Gurjaani Wine Festival

გურჯაანის ღვინის ფესტივალი

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Food & DrinkGurjaani
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkGurjaani municipality alone accounts for
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: GEL
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Gurjaani Wine Festival in Gurjaani

Since 2019, Gurjaani's October wine festival has grown into one of the largest and most diverse in Georgia, the Black Sea region and Eastern Europe, held with free entry in the town's forested Akhtala Park. Large wineries and small family producers pour qvevri wine and chacha side by side, backed by Kakhetian Mravalzhamieri polyphonic singing and craft vendors.

Gurjaani sits in the heart of Kakheti, a municipality responsible for nine of the roughly two dozen wines in Georgia carrying Protected Designation of Origin status, out of a country that grows more than five hundred distinct grape varieties, a genetic diversity most European wine regions cannot match.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Gurjaani municipality alone accounts for nine of Georgia's roughly two dozen Protected Designation of Origin wines, a concentration of officially recognized regional wine styles rare even within Kakheti, and the festival is one of the few events in the country where industrial-scale wineries and small family cellar-door producers pour side by side on equal footing rather than in separate tiers

02

The mystery stays covered

Winners from the IWSC wine judging in Georgia appear among the pourers, giving casual visitors direct access to internationally recognized bottles alongside completely unranked, small-batch qvevri wine from producers who may not sell commercially at all

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Kakhetian Mravalzhamieri polyphonic table songs

Water and renewal

Living ritual

traditionally sung at the Georgian supra feast

The sacred route

Living ritual

performed as part of the festival's cultural programming

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Use Gurjaani transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Comfortable walking shoes for a wooded park layout, plus a light jacket for cooler October evenings after a day of outdoor tasting.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Gurjaani, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

GEL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.74 N, 45.80 EOpen in Google Maps

Gurjaani, Kakheti, Georgia

Nearest airportTBS — Tbilisi
TransportUse Gurjaani transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Gurjaani, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Gurjaani via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Gurjaani, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable walking shoes for a wooded park layout, plus a light jacket for cooler October evenings after a day of outdoor tasting.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Georgia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Gurjaani Wine Festival?

Gurjaani Wine Festival is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Gurjaani Wine Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Gurjaani, Georgia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Gurjaani, Kakheti, Georgia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLgeorgia.travel
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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