About the Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk
Get an early start to the weekend by partaking in the Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk, presented by Plano Magazine! This is a sip and shop event where participants get to sample selected wines at their favorite shops in Downtown Plano while enjoying live music, curated art exhibitions, and special discounts. It’s the perfect way to unwind in Plano’s arts district. The Art & Wine Walk takes place on the second Thursday of every month, from April to December with a unique theme each month.
Monthly Themes
April 12 Viva El Vino
May 10 I Love the 90s
June 14 TOGA! Don your best toga and enjoy belly dancing from the Harem Jewels
July 12 Aloha
August 9 Dog Days of Summer
September 13 Urban Playground
October 11 Grape State of Texas
November 8 Neon Night
December 13 Winter Onesie-land
Check-in
Check-in for the Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk begins at 5 p.m. with check-in at event1013. Once checked in, attendees embark on a tasting tour of the Downtown Plano Arts District. Each person that attends Art & Wine Walk gets a commemorative glass, along with a passport and a wine guide.
Wine Sampling
While enjoying wine samples at each participating location, participants keep track of the locations they visit on their Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk passports.
The Raffle
Participants can turn in their passports at the end of the night to be entered in a drawing to win gift certificates and prizes from local shops and restaurants. The evening ends with the raffle drawing in McCall Plaza at 9:15 p.m. Participants must be present to win.
The Napa Valley Trip Contest
New this year, Art & Wine Walk attendees can buy a $5 entry to win a trip for 2 to Napa Valley! At the end of each April – September Art & Wine Walk, there will be a special drawing for that month’s entries. The winners of those drawings get to compete in a Grape Crushing Contest at the October Art & Wine Walk! Whoever makes the most juice wins a weekend getaway to Napa Valley. Tickets for the Napa drawing will be on sale at every Wine Walk. We wish you the best of luck in crushing the competition!
Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk Tickets
Art & Wine Walk tickets can be pre-purchased online for $12, or purchased at the door for $18. Attendees who pre-purchase their tickets pick up their glass, passport and wine guide using the express lane at check-in. Pre-purchased ticket sales stop the day of the Art & Wine Walk at 3 p.m.
The season pass program is back for 2018! Season passes for the Art & Wine Walk include discounted pricing, a custom set of seasonal wine glasses, VIP credentials at check-in, and member-only promotions. The Art & Wine Walk season passes cost $90 and can also be purchased online.