Corks, Caps, & Casks (CCC) is the reimagined wine, beer and spirits tasting festival
formerly called the Wine-A-Ree. In its 17th year, the festival will be held Saturday,
November 7, 2026, from 1 to 5 pm at The Commons, 300 Washington Street in
Columbus, IN. This great event includes unlimited free samples and purchase options
from participating wineries, breweries and distilleries. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40
at the door. A commemorative glass and an entry into the door prize drawing are
included in the price of the ticket.
The VIP experience has also undergone a transformation. VIP tickets for 2 guests are
$225 and for 6 guests are $650. The VIP experience will include early access from noon
to 1 pm, a private table, a custom charcuterie board with artisan meats, chesses and
accompaniments, specialty wine glasses, as well as a complementary bottle from one of
our vendors and an entry into the door prize drawing. VIP tickets are limited, so don’t
miss out!
Tickets are available at www.hoosiertrails.org.
Some of the vendors for this year’s event include Best Winery and Distillery, Cardinal
Spirits, Columbus Home Brew Club, Copper & Kings American Brandy Co., Cultured
Urban Winery, Easley Winery/Reggae Wines, Ertel Cellars, Hard Truth Distillery,
Holtkamp Winery, Hotel Tango Whiskey (Sun King), Lamkin Bourbon, Moon Drops
Distillery, PRP Wine International, Quaff On! Brewing Company, Stream Cliff Farm
Winery, Sun King Brewing, Winzerwald Winery, and Wizard, Wines and Vines Winery.
Food will be available for purchase, and no outside food will be allowed.
The event will include a community silent auction with many exciting items up for bid.
Visit the Corks, Caps & Casks Facebook event page for updates.
All proceeds benefit Hoosier Trails Council, Scouting America, which serves over 6,000
young people in 18 counties of south-central Indiana.
For more information, call Jon Ocheltree at 812-336-6809.
