Van Wijk Winery

10/08/2026

Plan your Fall Crawl Visit so you can be at Van Wijk W**ery between 1-3pm on Friday and Saturday!

Receive $2.00 off on W**e and Mead Flights when you check in with your Choose Iowa Passport.

10/08/2026

🍷 Celebrate Autumn at Van Wijk W**ery from during the 2nd Annual Choose Iowa Fall Crawl! 🍂✨

Join us this Friday & Saturday from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM as we participate in the Choose Iowa Fall Crawl!

Come enjoy local w**es and meads, relax with friends, and support local Iowa agriculture. Whether you're making us a stop on your Fall Crawl route or hanging out for the afternoon, we’d love to see you!

📍 Location: Van Wijk W**ery

🕒 Special Crawl Hours: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Friday & Saturday)

🌐 Learn More: ChooseIowa.com/FallCrawl

Tag your crawl crew below and let us know you're coming! 👇🍷🍂

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We are just 𝙊𝙉𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙔 away from the 2026 Choose Iowa Fall Crawl! 🍂🍺🎃

Get out this weekend (October 9-10) to explore our member's farm stores, bakeries, apple orchards, w**eries and more across Iowa. View the map to plan your crawl: www.chooseiowa.com/fallcrawl

📍Don't forget to check in on the Choose Iowa Passport at each stop to collect points redeemable for prizes! See you on the road! 🚗

09/25/2026

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09/20/2026

By Royal Decree, the final and rowdiest day of the Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire is here! 👑

The town crier reports the rain will hold off until later this afternoon. Don't let the morning muck stop you. We have secured a high-and-dry lot to park your wagons safely away from the sludge.

Pirates have seized the town for Pirate Weekend, and innkeepers are already pouring legendary Van Wijk mead! 🍷🏴‍☠️

Join us before the final curtain falls. Outrun the scoundrels, toast to dry skies, and dance now before storms return. Don't be a stick in the mud!

09/19/2026

Weekend 3/3 at The Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Festival and Sir Roger with the silver lining has met his “hair” match with this crew!

Vote in comments for your favorite hair-do. From left to right:

- Vote “1” for Sir Roger (aka “it’s the hair” Van Wyk, who is - still - rockin the do)
- Vote “2” for the gentleman next to him (Roger’s hair looked like this in 1984)
- Vote “3” for the visiting Hungarian from New Zealand (Roger’s hair looked like this in 1995)
- Vote “4” for the lad on the far right (Roger’s hair looked like this in 1977)

Well done boys. Let the competition begin! Huzzah!

09/16/2026

Can I please see a photo of your Rennaissance Faire outfit with a bottle of Van Wijk W**ery Mead?

09/16/2026

A little Iowa rain won't melt this crew! Batten down the hatches and grab your cloaks, because rain or shine, we’re pillaging the final weekend of the Sleepy Hollow Renaissance Faire! ⚔️🏰

It's the FINAL weekend of Iowa's largest Renaissance Faire!
Join us rain or shine for faire, food and fun!

4051 Dean Ave, Des Moines IA
Right down the road from the Iowa State Fair!

09/16/2026

Time to get ye Pirate on! See ya this weekend at The Rennaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow. Did someone say…Van Wijk Mead? Mead, mead, mead…

Experience the Des Moines Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow with jousting, music, and family fun! Join us for an unforgettable adventure!