The Wine & Walleye Festival is a three-day event scheduled to take place from July 24 to 26, 2026, in the Historic Ashtabula Harbor. The festival is expected to attract nearly 20,000 attendees and celebrate two Northeast Ohio staples: wine and walleye. The event is located on Bridge Street, a hub in the heart of the harbor since 2008. The festival is organized by the Lettie G. Howard, in collaboration with the City of Ashtabula and the Historic Ashtabula Harbor (LBCA Board), with Mary Church and Jennifer Pociask serving as the event leads. The festival's target audience is the local community and visitors from surrounding areas.

The festival features a variety of activities, including wine tastings from local wineries such as Buccia Vineyard, CLE Urban Winery, Day Dream Farms Winery, Hundley Cellars, Laurello Vineyards, Lincoln Way Vineyards, Maple Ridge Vineyard, Markko Vineyard, and Silver Crest Cellars. A fishing tournament is also part of the event, with Kevin Severino organizing the event and attracting a record number of participants. The festival also includes a boat parade, deck and sailing tours, live music performances on two stages, a Guppy Run, kid-friendly activities in the Kidz Korner, and a fireworks display. Food trucks will be available throughout the festival, offering a variety of culinary options. The event will also feature a Luau-themed celebration, with Bridge Street merchants offering special deals and promotions. A shuttle service will be provided by Sunset Transportation, and a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA) will be available, courtesy of the City of Ashtabula. The festival is made possible through the support of numerous sponsors, including Elite Sponsors, Platinum Sponsors, Gold Sponsors, Silver Sponsors, Bronze Sponsors, and Friend Sponsors, as well as in-kind sponsors, such as Harbor Print and Catanese Classic Seafood.