Welcome Back IU Family and Fans!

There's a particular kind of energy in Bloomington the weekend everyone comes back. Boxes on the sidewalk, families finding parking, crimson everywhere you look. We love it, so we're throwing a weekend for it.

Whether you're a brand-new Hoosier, a proud alum, or a parent who just carried a mini fridge up three flights of stairs, come out to the winery August 21-23. We're open until 8 PM Friday and Saturday, and there's no reservation required. Just find a spot on the lawn and settle in.

Saturday evening is the main event. The IU Cheerleaders will be on the patio on Saturday from 4:30 to 6:30 PM, signing autographs and bringing plenty of spirit for the season ahead. The IU Bison mascot makes an appearance too, Saturday from 5 to 6 PM, so there's a full hour when the whole crew is together. Bring the family and bring the camera.

Our DJ spins on the patio from 4 to 7 PM on both Friday and Saturday. Grab one of our $20 IU-themed patio flights, which come with a souvenir IU wine glass to take home while supplies last, and stay for the golden hour.

Scan to enter the IU vs. Purdue ticket giveaway
Win big: During your visit enter to win two tickets to IU vs. Purdue
Scan the code to enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Old Oaken Bucket game on November 28. Free to enter, and you can enter right from the patio. No purchase necessary, but must visit the Tasting Room to enter.

Students, bring your ID. A valid Crimson Card or IU student ID gets you 25% off our charcuterie boards, a good excuse to make an afternoon of it. And if you're shopping for someone back home, our Back-to-School Cream & Crimson wine gift boxes and IU merchandise are 15% off all weekend.

Inside the tasting room, we've put up pairing suggestions for local IU and downtown favorites, so you can pick up a bottle that works with wherever dinner takes you. Out on the patio, lawn games are set up all weekend long.

Make Oliver Winery part of your Welcome Week tradition. Grab a glass, cheer on the Hoosiers, and toast the start of a new year. Wine brings people together, and this weekend that's most of Bloomington.