Frequently Asked Questions

+ What are the event dates and hours?

• Spring TOAST is Friday, May 9, 2025 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 10, 2025 from Noon-8:00 p.m. at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village in Omaha.
  • V.I.P.'s can access the event 1 hour early each day.
    • Friday 3:00-9:00 p.m.
    • Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• Holiday TOAST - November 2025, Date TBD, from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE.

+ What are the different ticket types and what is included?

General Admission tickets provide you with a tasting glass to keep, a wine tote for bottle purchases, a program to take notes on your favorite wines, ½ ounce tastings of ALL wines from ALL wineries, live music, and access to artisan vendors and food vendors.

V.I.P. tickets provide you with all general admission items, 1-hour early access to the event, a snack & bottled water, $20 wine bucks voucher & $25 voucher for the TOAST Shop.

Designated Driver tickets include general admission for one person to the event with no tastings, a complimentary bottle of water, a wine tote, a program, live music, access to artisan vendors, and a $5 food voucher to be used at any of the food vendors. Tickets are $25 and DO NOT INCLUDE TASTINGS AT WINERIES.

All ticketholders (including Designated Drivers) must be 21+ and over. **

+ How many drink tickets do I receive?

There are no tasting tickets at this event. You are able to taste all of the wines once! After tasting, you are encouraged to choose the ones you want to purchase to enjoy on site or to take home. There are no tickets to get tastings. Your glass and wristband will get you the sample. We do ask that you sample each wine just once. You can purchase wine by the glass or bottle. The majority of Nebraska Wineries will be in attendance offering 100+ wines to sample.

+ How much will the wineries serve per tasting?

Wineries will be pouring ½ ounce pours for you to taste. The idea is to taste different wines to find your favorite! You can then purchase a glass or bottle. With over 15+ wineries in attendance, 3 tastings at each winery equates to almost 5 glasses of wine total. Be sure to pace yourself, eat, drink water and taste responsibly.

+ How many wines can I taste?

All of them! There are no tickets to get tastings. Your glass and wristband will get you the sample. We do ask that you sample each wine just once. You can also purchase by the glass or by the bottle. The majority of Nebraska Wineries will be in attendance offering 100+ wines to sample.

+ Will there be food available to purchase?

Food trucks and food tent vendors will be onsite located across the festival. Food is NOT included in your ticket price. If you would like to become a food vendor visit the vendor link below.

+ Can I leave and come back?

Re-entry is permitted on a 15 minute basis so you are able to store purchased wine in your vehicle - it can get heavy! If you need assistance transporting wine to your car, feel free to ask the event staff for help.

We encourage attendees to stay on site for the duration of their TOAST experience to support the food & craft vendors and wineries that invested time, money and energy to provide such a great event.

+ Where will I park?

Free onsite parking is available at both events. Proceed to the entry gate. Be prepared to show your ID. You will not be admitted to the event without an ID, regardless of your age.

NOTE: This is a 21 and over event. You MUST be 21 to enter. No children including infants.

+ What can I bring in?

You must bring your ID as it will be checked prior to admission. You can bring water into the event to stay hydrated or it will be available for sale also. For outdoor events be sure to bring sunscreen and dress for the weather.

+ Do I need to bring cash?

You can bring cash or all vendors also accept credit cards.

+ Can I buy bottles of wine to drink onsite or take home?

Both! You can purchase a bottle at the festival and the winery can open it for you to enjoy on site. However, once you open a bottle on site, you can’t take it home due to state law. We also encourage you to purchase unopened bottles to take home and enjoy at a later time - start your very own Nebraska wine cellar collection at TOAST!

+ What should I wear?

Spring Event: Comfortable shoes, first and foremost. The spring festival grounds are on grass. Be prepared to do some leisurely walking on uneven surfaces. Wear whatever is comfortable – and watch the weather as mid-May can bring cooler temps or scorching heat! Be prepared.

Holiday Event: The event will be held indoors at Fonner Park. Dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared to be on your feet visiting tasting tables. The overall expected dress is smart casual or casual.

+ What is wine bingo?

Wine bingo is our most popular event at the TOAST festivals. Attendees are welcome to participate for free. Bingo is reformatted into the word TOAST and fun facts and trivia about Nebraska wine is incorporated. Winners receive fun swag and wine bucks which are available to redeem at participating wineries!

+ What if it rains or snows?

This is a rain or shine event. The show will go on regardless of the weather. There are no refunds.

+ Can I bring my child or my pet?

This is a 21 and over event. No children including infants. This is a pet free event.

+ Can I bring my gun?

We do not allow any weapons into the festival grounds. We reserve the right to search bags prior to admission.

+ Is smoking allowed?

This is a non-smoking event. There is no smoking on the festival grounds.

+ COVID-19 Information

TOAST Nebraska is working directly with the county health departments to ensure the event is in compliance with their guidelines. More information will be provided to ticketholders regarding any onsite COVID policies prior to the event via email.