Plano Wine Walk at Willow Bend
Grab your besties for a brand new event – the Plano Wine Walk at Willow Bend presented by McGuiness Dermatology and Aesthetics! Plano Magazine invites wine lovers to a fun evening sampling multiple wines while escaping the winter weather inside The Shops at Willow Bend.
2020 Dates:
Jan. 23 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Feb. 27 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Mar. 26 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Plano Wine Walk at Willow Bend is postponed until further notice, but don’t be sad! You can still purchase tickets to our monthly Happy Hour Hikes at Legacy West in Plano, and sample beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic refreshers throughout the neighborhood. Tickets available for Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. 2020 at the link below.
How It Works:
Attendees will purchase a ticket to receive their collectible glass at check-in, and taste at least 15 different wines at participating locations throughout The Shops at Willow Bend. All featured wines come from small, boutique wineries.
The Plano Wine Walk at Willow Bend also features pop-up vendors, live music and special shopping discounts for attendees. At the end of the event, attendees will be entered into a raffle drawing for prizes.
Plus, we’ve got a scavenger hunt! Participants look for hidden items in the wine tasting locations for the chance to win one of our fancy disco ball wine glasses.
Check-In Info:
Check-in will be located next to Ascension Coffee inside the new main entrance to The Shops at Willow Bend (where the new restaurants are located). This area is officially called The District. The closest parking is the valet at The District or the parking garage at Neiman Marcus. More FAQs are answered at the bottom of this page.
Enjoy our event responsibly. Guests are responsible for making plans for a sober ride home after this event.
Stores:
We want to thank all the participating stores in the Plano Wine Walk at Willow Bend.
Booty Queen
Brighton Collectibles
Bullzerk
Cutlery Collection
Healing Touch
LEI Home Enhancements
Lone Star Iron Doors
Mallow Box
North Texas Performing Arts
Paint My Pottery
Skypony Gallery
Speranza Design Gallery
Terra Mediterranean
The Walking Company
Trollbeads
Pop-Up Vendors:
We will have a limited number of pop-up vendors inside The Shops at Willow Bend during the Wine Walk. If interested, please apply here.
Live Music:
If you are interested in performing as a soloist or duo during the Plano Wine Walk at Willow Bend, apply here.
Sponsorship:
Businesses interested in sponsoring the Plano Wine Walk at Willow Bend should email sales@planomagazine.com.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What time should I arrive?
The Wine Walk check-in opens at 5:30pm and closes at 8pm.
What do I need to bring with me?
All attendees must bring a government-issued photo I.D. with proof of age on it to participate. No one under 21 will be issued a tasting glass or wristband (no exceptions).
Can I bring guests under the age of 21 with me?
Absolutely. The mall is still open to the public during this time, so guests of all ages are welcome to attend, just not to receive the wristband and sample wine.
Can I walk around the mall with wine in my glass?
Yes, as long as you stay in the mall (you cannot bring wine outdoors).
Where in Plano can I purchase the wines sampled?
A limited number of each wine will be available for purchase at Jacob’s Spirits at 5400 14th St. in East Plano.
looking for a list of the wines in the October 2016 wine walk
Hi Matt, We will email it to you.
In the new 2017 Dates and Themes section, is September 13 correct? September 13 is a Wednesday and I thought the Art & Wine Walk was always the second Thursday of each month.
Can’t wait for the Art & Wine Walk season to begin!
You are correct! Thanks for noticing. We will update it asap.
Jennifer,
I have volunteered & attended the Art walk before. Price is listed as $12.00 if purchased in advance. I’m only finding $14.65 ( it used to be $13.00 & something before). Can I buy the $12.00 ticket anywhere tomorrow downtown?
Price Fee Tax
Total
$14.65
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Pre-Sale – Pre-Sale
$12.00 $1.53 $1.12?. Last year is was 10.00 in advance.
Hi April,
You are correct: last year’s presale ticket price was $10 and this year it is $12. The price at the event goes up to $18 so the cheapest ticket is always online through Prekindle. Prekindle automatically adds processing fees of a few dollars that we cannot change.
Hello,
Are people under 18 allowed? If so, do they need to buy a ticket?
Yes, anyone under 18 can attend, and they do not need a ticket. They can still walk around and shop and enjoy the art and live music.
If I can’t be there to check in at 5, is that okay? Is there a “cut off” time that I have to get there for check in?
Amy, Check-in does not shut down until 8:30pm, which is 30 minutes before the event ends. You can check in anytime until 8:30pm.