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International Wine Festival

Raise your glass at Jungle Jim’s International Wine Festival, where elegance meets adventure with over 400 wines from around the globe. Sip, savor, and discover your next favorite in Ohio’s most immersive wine-tasting experience!

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International Wine Festival

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November 14, 2026

The Oscar Event Center (VIP) · The Oscar Station (GA)

6:00 PM

Jungle Jim’s International Wine Festival is back! Try hundreds of wines from around the world in an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication. With over 400 wines, this is the premier event for wine enthusiasts and beginners. Discover new favorites from around the world, indulge in light appetizers, or upgrade to Connoisseur for an exclusive experience you won't forget! Not only will you be able to sample, but attendees will also have the opportunity to order wines as they taste, making this the most immersive wine tasting experience in the state!

The Festival

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General Admission

Experience the splendor of our acclaimed International Wine Festival with a General Admission ticket. You’ll enter The Oscar Station at 7:00 PM to sample hundreds of fine wines worldwide, enjoy light bites, and receive a commemorative Wine Festival glass with our indispensable Buyer’s Guide. Order favorite wines as you sample with our Buyer’s Club. Check-in starts at 6:30 PM.

VIP

For the first time ever, the entire Oscar Event Center will be a VIP-only space! Get comfortable, sample fine wines in an intimate setting with experts, and enjoy the atmosphere at your leisure, then hop aboard the Monorail to The Oscar Station for even more wines in General Admission. With a VIP ticket, you’ll be the first to experience everything the event has to offer and more! You’ll enter The Oscar Event Center early at 6:00 PM and try rare, remarkable wines that will not be provided to General Admission attendees, including some that cost hundreds of dollars. You’ll also be treated to gourmet by-the-bite appetizers crafted to pair with our finest international wines. As always, all VIPs will receive a commemorative tasting glass with our indispensable Buyer’s Guide and will be welcome to order wine through our Buyer’s Club. VIP tickets are limited, so we recommend purchasing tickets as early as possible. Check-in starts at 5:30 PM.

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Buyer’s Club

New and improved!

Take wine ordering into your own hands at the International Wine Festival – just scan the booth QR code and place an order right from your phone! During our International Wine Festival, you can use Buyer’s Club to order bottles of your favorite wines while you taste and sample. Use our Buyer’s Club webpage to order your wines, then pick up your order the Friday following the festival, just in time for the holidays! If you’ve used our Buyer’s Club at a previous show, you’ll notice that we’re debuting a new system! Rather than needing to remember your Buyer’s Club number, we’ll take your contact information on your first digital wine order and store it on your device for all subsequent orders.

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Wineries & Vendors

Adventure Through the World of Wine

Check out the incredible lineup of wineries that attended last year’s festival in 2025. Stay tuned for 2026 event updates!

Adelsheim Vineyard

Ancient Peaks

Andre Brunel

Antinori

Batasiolo

Bodegas Caro

Bodegas Salentein

Bonterra Organic Estates

Brassfield Estate

Bread & Butter

Broadbent Selections

Burnet Ridge Winery

Cakebread

Campotino

Cantina Gambellara

Castello Banfi

Castelnuovo

Cavit

Caymus

Cellar 38

Château Clarke Bordeaux

Cline Family Cellars

Concha y Toro

Constellation Brands

Continuum

Copper Cane Wines & Spirits

Cru Winery

Cutting Edge Selections

CVNE

Dalla Terra

Delicato Family Wines

Domaine Carrion

E. Guigal

Easley Winery

Ego Bodegas

Empson USA Inc.

Ethica Wines

Firelands Winery

Fontanafredda

Frederick Wildman

G.D. Vajra

GALLO

Geo Vino

Georges Duboeuf

Gibbs Napa Valley

Graham Beck

Heidelberg Wine

Hess Persson Estates

Hundred Acre

Indigo Wine Group

Inglenook

Jackson Family Wine

Joel Gott Wines

Josh/Josh Reserve

Kobrand Fine Wine

Kysela Pere et Fils

L’uva Bella Winery

La Spinetta

Labyrinth Winery

Le Camarine

Leelanau Wine Cellars

Linwood W&S

Los Vascos

Luc Belaire

Luigi Baudana

Lux Wines

LUX WINES

Manolo’s Wine

Matchbook Wine Company

Mayacamas Vineyards

Michael David Winery

Miller Family Wine Company

Moet Hennessy

Mollydooker Wines

Montinore

Morlet Estates

Old Bridge Cellars

Ole & Obrigado

Ole & Obrigado – Spain

Omen

Palm Bay International

Pares Balta

Podernuovo

Portillo

Precision Wine Company

Prestige Wine Imports

Riboli Family Wines

Robert Biale Vineyards

Rocca Delle Macie

Sake Suki

Santa Barbara – Stefano Antonucci

Silver Oak

Skurnik Wines

Sovereign Brands

Specialty Wine-Spirits

St. James Winery

St. Julian Wine Company

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Steenberg

Tassajara

Tenuta Santa Maria

Terlato Wine Group

Terre Rouge & Easton Wines

The Calling

The Duckhorn Portfolio

The Vice Napa Valley

The Wine Group

Tramonte & Sons

Trapiche

Trefethen Family Vineyards

True Myth

Vega Sicilia

Venge Vineyards

Vineyard Brands

Vino del Sol

Vinoklet Winery Inc.

Waterstone

Williams-Selyem

WIne Trends

Interested in vendor opportunities for this event? Let’s talk!

For 2026 opportunities, please contact Thomas Askren.

Thomas Askren

International Wine Festival Director

taskren@junglejims.com

513-674-7008

Getting There

Directions & Parking

Jungle Jim’s International Wine Festival will be held in The Oscar Event Center for VIP tickets & The Oscar Station for General Admission tickets, and parking is FREE for the event.

VIP

The Oscar Event Center Jungle Jim’s International Market 5440 Dixie Highway Fairfield, OH 45014

General Admission

The Oscar Station Jungle Jim’s International Market 8871 N. Gilmore Rd. Fairfield, OH 45014

Jungle Jim’s International Market at Fairfield 5440 Dixie Highway Fairfield, OH 45014

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Jungle Jim’s has partnered with the following hotels and special offers may be available for customers who book their rooms with them. When making your reservations be sure to mention that you will be attending a Junglefest!

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the festival?

Jungle Jim’s International Wine Festival will be held in the elegant Oscar Event Center located above Jungle Jim’s, and The Oscar Station, located behind Jungle Jim’s International Market. Please park in the spaces designated for The Oscar Event Center located to the left as you come in the main entrance with the gorilla sign.

The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s International Market — 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014

The Oscar Station at Jungle Jim’s International Market — 8871 N. Gilmore Rd., Fairfield, OH 45014

Where is the VIP area?

The VIP area will be located in the Oscar Event Center! Please park in the spaces designated for The Oscar Event Center located to the left as you come in the main entrance with the gorilla sign.

The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s International Market — 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH 45014

Will there be a Coat Check?

Yes, there will be a Coat Check. The Coat Check will be located between the top of the Grand Stairway and the elevator.

Is there an age limit for the festival?

Yes. You must be 21 to enter the festival. Photo ID is required for entrance.

Can I bring my child?

No. You must be 21 to enter the festival. Photo ID is required for entrance.

Where can I purchase tickets?

All tickets must be purchased online.

Can I purchase tickets at the door?

Yes. Tickets will be available at the door.

Is there a designated driver ticket?

Yes. The General Admission Non-Drinker ticket is $35 per person (plus tax), and the VIP Non-Drinker ticket is $110 per person (plus tax). Tickets are available online only. You must be 21 to enter the festival. Photo ID is required for entrance.

What is General Admission?

With General Admission, you’ll sample hundreds of fine wines from around the world, enjoy light appetizers, and receive a commemorative Wine Festival glass with our indispensable Buyer’s Guide. Plus, with our Buyer’s Club, you can order your favorite wines during the festival.

What do I get for the price of a General Admission Ticket?

The General Admission ticket includes entrance to the event for one evening, a souvenir tasting glass and a Wine Buyer’s Guide. In addition to the availability of over 400 wines, you will also have access to light appetizers, water, and coffee.

What do I get for the price of a VIP Ticket?

As a VIP, you have access to everything that’s included in the General Admission Ticket, plus exclusive wine selections, International Dinner by the Bite, and private restrooms all in your own special VIP-only area.

What do I get for the price of a Non-drinker Ticket?

The Non-Drinker General Admission ticket includes entrance to the event for one evening, light appetizers, soda, water and coffee.

Where do I get my commemorative wine glass and Wine Buyer’s Guide?

You will be given your commemorative wine glass and Wine Buyer’s Guide upon entrance to the event.

Will there be any food or drink available besides the wine samples?

Yes. We will have food pairings, samples of food presented by Jungle Jim’s International Market. There will be light appetizer booths around the festival. However, samples will not be enough for a meal; they’re meant to help you enjoy the wines.

The VIP ticket includes “Dinner by the Bite”.

Will I be able to purchase any of the wines?

During the festival, you can order your favorite wines using Buyer’s Club! Your selected wines will be available to pick up and pay for in the Wine Department at your preferred location on [PICKUP DATE TBD], just in time for the holidays!

What is Buyer’s Club?

Buyer’s Club, formerly Purchase Passport, gives you the ability to order your favorite wines from the event.

How does Buyer’s Club work?

Buyer’s Club is a free service, unique to our wine festival, that allows festival attendees the ability to order wines they’ve tasted for later pick up (at either Jungle Jim’s) just in time for the holidays. After the Festival, the wine you have ordered will be boxed and ready for purchase the Wednesday following the festival. All you need to do is come to the store, pay for it, and take it home. It’s that easy! Wines will be held for 2 weeks.

Is coffee free?

Yes. Coffee and water are free.

How much is parking?

Parking is free.

Where do I park?

Please park in the area designated for The Oscar Event Center and Oscar Station, which is close to the Holden Drive entrance to Jungle Jim’s International Market. You can also access the parking lots by coming in the gorilla entrance (which is the entrance with the digital sign) and turning right. The Oscar Event Center parking is on the right.

Can I take the Monorail to the Event?

Weather permitting, the monorail will be running for all ticket holders to go to and from both event areas.

There will be a bus shuttle running between the Oscar Station and the Oscar Event Center as an alternative option.

Tickets

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$91.16

General Admission

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$40.73

Non-Drinker

If you want to enjoy the company of family and friends or act as the designated driver, consider purchasing a non-drinker ticket. Non-drinkers can buy beverages from the bar on The Oscar Terrace, dine on light bites, and enjoy complimentary soft drinks, coffee, and water. If you’re not a wine enthusiast but want to experience a memorable evening with friends, this is the option for you.

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$203.26

VIP

With a VIP ticket, you’ll be the first to experience everything the event has to offer and more! You’ll enter The Oscar Event Center early at 6:00 PM and try rare, remarkable wines that will not be provided to General Admission attendees, including some that cost hundreds of dollars. You’ll also be treated to gourmet by-the-bite appetizers crafted to pair with our finest international wines.

As always, all VIPs will receive a commemorative tasting glass with our indispensable Buyer’s Guide and will be welcome to order wine through our Buyer’s Club. VIP tickets are limited, so we recommend purchasing tickets as early as possible. Check-in starts at 5:30 PM.

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$136.00

VIP Non-Drinker

This ticket is for anyone who wants to experience the International Wine Festival but doesn’t wish to imbibe. With a VIP Non-Drinker ticket, you’ll dine on sumptuous by-the-bite-style appetizers while enjoying complimentary soft drinks, coffee, and water. Drinks will also be available for purchase from the bar. So if you want to experience our festival with family and friends and still enjoy the generous benefits of a VIP ticket, this is the option for you!

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Eastgate Bus Ticket Add-On

We want the International Wine Festival to be accessible to all our customers, so we’re including an option for free and easy transport from the Eastgate store. With an Eastgate Bus Add-On, you’ll receive transportation to and from the festival regardless of your ticket type and at no additional charge.

The bus will depart for the festival at 5:30 PM sharp from the Beer and Wine entrance. At the end of the night, the bus will leave after the festival ends at 10:00 PM and arrive at Jungle Jim’s Eastgate at approximately 11:00 PM.

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Not all Jungle adventures require a ticket! From in-store tastings and product demos to pop-up experiences and seasonal surprises, we host plenty of free events that let you sample, sip, and explore—on the house.

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