Once Upon a Wine: A Boozy Book Fair Experience at Wildside Winery

There are moments in adulthood that feel like they reach straight back in time and tap our inner child on the shoulder. Sometimes it’s the smell of old books, the crisp flip of a new page, or the familiar magic of wandering down a table of stories waiting to be chosen. This weekend at Wildside Winery, we’re bringing that feeling back — but we’re giving it a glow-up.

Introducing the first-ever Once Upon a Wine Boozy Book Fair, a collaboration between Wildside Winery and A Likely Story Bookstore designed to stir up nostalgia, spark creativity, and wrap you in the kind of cozy joy only books and wine can deliver together.

Set for Saturday, November 22 (12–7 PM) and Sunday, November 23 (12–5 PM), the winery will transform into a warm, bookish hideaway filled with curated stories, holiday treasures, music among the vines, and the familiar comfort of being surrounded by people who love what you love.

📚 A Book Fair for Grown-Ups — and the Littlest Readers Too

If you grew up racing to the school book fair, clutching a crumpled wishlist and dreaming about the adventure you’d take home, you’ll feel instantly at home at Once Upon a Wine. Our friends at A Likely Story Bookstore have curated a beautiful selection of:

• Romance that warms you

• Fantasy that transports you

• Historical fiction that sweeps you away

• Mysteries that keep you turning pages

• And a special children’s section for the young readers in your life

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Whether you’re shopping for yourself or getting a head start on thoughtful holiday gifting, this book fair has something for every kind of reader.

🍷 Wine, Holiday Blends & Cozy Sips

It wouldn’t be Wildside without something delicious in your glass. All weekend long, you can sip your way through Wildside favorites and seasonal holiday blends crafted for chilly November days. Browse a fiction table with a glass of Cabernet Franc, or savor a sweet holiday pour while flipping through your next read — there’s no wrong way to enjoy the moment.

🎁 Holiday Magic Starts Here

From novels and children's books to cozy gifts and stocking stuffers, the Boozy Book Fair is your chance to shop intentionally and locally this holiday season. Pick out a book for a friend, grab a warm bottle for a host gift, and leave with something beautiful for yourself too.

🎶 Live Music Both Days

The weekend atmosphere gets even better with live music drifting through the tasting room and vines:

Saturday, Nov 22:• Todd & Jessica Slusher• James Beers• Kyle Biggs

Sunday, Nov 23:• Mo Bell

Bring a friend. Bring your book club. Bring your entire holiday spirit — this weekend is crafted for connection and cozy joy.

💜 Free to Attend, Family-Friendly, and Wildside Cozy

There’s no cost to join us. Just come ready to sip, browse, and soak up the magic.

📍 Wildside Winery5500 Troy PikeVersailles, KY

Whether you leave with a new favorite book, a bottle for the holidays, or a moment of calm in a busy season, we hope this weekend fills your cup in all the best ways. This is nostalgia with wine. This is community. This is Wildside.

See you at the Boozy Book Fair. 🍷📚