Wine tasting day trips from Indianapolis
23 wineries and vineyards are within about 110 miles of downtown Indianapolis in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 12 miles away. Near Indianapolis the season usually runs year-round - summer and fall weekends are the busiest, harvest is September and October, and many tasting rooms cut back their hours in winter. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.
See all their events and what they offer in the free app.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.
5 well-known wineries and vineyards near Indianapolis
- Mallow Run WinerySeason: Open year-round
- Owen Valley WinerySeason: Open year-round
- Valley VineyardsSeason: Year-round
- Brown County WinerySeason: Open year-round; reduced winter hours
- Verona VineyardsSeason: Open year-round
...and 18 more wineries and vineyards within a day trip of Indianapolis - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.
Run a farm or local business here? Sponsored placements are available on these pages, in the app and in our newsletter.
Planning tips
- Check hours before you go. Many tasting rooms cut back to weekends in winter, and some ask you to book a tasting ahead.
- Plan a designated driver, or book a car or tour. Most wine regions are spread out along country roads.
- Make a day of it. Many wineries share their roads with farm stands, orchards and farm markets, and the app shows what else is nearby.
Questions people ask
Where can I go wine tasting near Indianapolis?
FarmScout lists 23 wineries and vineyards within about 110 miles of downtown Indianapolis. Well-known ones include Mallow Run Winery in Bargersville, Owen Valley Winery in Spencer, Valley Vineyards in Morrow.
When is wine tasting season near Indianapolis?
Near Indianapolis, the season usually runs year-round - summer and fall weekends are the busiest, harvest is September and October, and many tasting rooms cut back their hours in winter. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.
How far do I have to drive from Indianapolis?
The closest winery in FarmScout is about 12 miles from downtown Indianapolis in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.
How do I know what is ready before I go?
Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.
Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.