2026 California Wine Festival - Santa Barbara - July 17-18
Wine, food, music, sea and sun create the quintessential wine tasting experience.
About this Event
CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL - SANTA BARBARA - July 17-18, 2026
SUNSET RARE & RESERVE TASTING
NEW VENUE - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Plaza Del Sol
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Friday, July 17, 2026 - 6:30-9pm
*Ticket price includes all wine and food samples and an 18 oz keepsake wine glass
This romantic evening of rare wine tasting begins with a sparkling wine reception under the stars at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfron Resort. Extremely limited reserve level wines are matched with gourmet appetizers from top local chefs, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, olive oils and more while live music keeps things super cool.
BEACHSIDE WINE FESTIVAL
Chase Palm Park Field - Oceanside
236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 1-4:15pm (VIPs 12pm)
*Ticket price includes all wine and food samples and an 18 oz keepsake wine glass
This is CWF’s signature wine event. Thousands of wine lovers pour into Santa Barbara’s sun-splashed beachside location for a day of sun, sea, wine, food, and music. Wine oenophiles will find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample. Enjoy delicious tri-tip provide by our talented BBQ Competitors and cast your vote for you favorite one! Taste artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, chocolates and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses where wine and food are king and queen.
FESTIVAL FEATURES:
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TRI-TIP: Upon entering the festival grounds, you will receive a wristband with a voting tab. Taste the delicious tri-tip provided by our talented BBQ Competitors and head to the California Wine Festival booth adjacent to the BBQ area and cast your vote! Voting ends at 3pm
FEATURED IN FORBES
"Don't miss California Wine Festival, - one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state!"
Voted One of the Top Ten Best Wine Festivals in the USA by Americas Best & Top Ten
The 2026 California Wine Festival - Santa Barbara benefits Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
Transforming the health of Santa Barbara County through fresh produce and essential foods, nutrition knowledge, and education for children, families and seniors.
FEATURED WINERIES:
Adobe Road Winery
Akash Winery & Vineyards
Alma Rosa Winery
Aperture Cellars
Bernadus Winery
Bezel from the Cakebread Famil
Brick Barn Wine Estate
Burtech Family Vineyard
Cakebread Cellars
Caymus Vineyards
Cuvaison
Double Bond Wines
EHRET Winery
Foley Family Wines
High Flyer Wines
Kiler Canyon Vineyard
La Lieff Wines
Lloyd Cellars
Macchia
Malibu Wine Company
Michael Pozzan Winery
Mizel Estate Wines
Precription Vineyards
Priest Ranch
Rombauer Vineyards
Santa Rita Hills Wine Alliance
Shale Oak Winery
Terra Amata Vineyards
The Vinho
Trefethen Family Vineyards
Turning Tide Wines
Vincent Vineyards
Willliams Selyem
Ysidro Sake Spritz
FEATURED BREWERIES & MORE:
Honey Pot Meadery
M Special
Solvang Brewing Company
Sunny Fields
The Brewhouse
Validation Ale
More about the Festival
California Wine Festival celebrates the fine wines and culinary offerings of California. A nationally recognized event series, California Wine Festival aims to bring attention to the beautiful wines, foods, and landscapes of California. Founded in 2004 in Santa Barbara, California Wine Festival is proud to be one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state and strives to be a green event producer. In 2025, 90% of the waste from the festivals was diverted from the landfill. A for-profit organization whose mission includes giving back, California Wine Festival has helped raise awareness and funds for local California charities including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara, The Surfrider Foundation, Golden Rule Charity and more.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday, July 17 - Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting @ Hilton Santa Barbara Resort
Info: This romantic evening of rare wine tasting begins with a sparkling wine reception under the stars at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort breathtaking Plaza del Sol. Extremely limited reserve level wines are matched with gourmet appetizers from top local chefs, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, olive oils and more while live music keeps things super cool.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Saturday, July 18 - Beachside Wine Festival at Chase Palm Park - Oceanside
Info: VIP/Early Entrance @ 12PM and General Admission at 1PM. This is CWF’s signature wine event. Thousands of wine lovers pour into Santa Barbara’s sun-splashed beachside location for a day of sun, sea, wine, food, and music. Wine oenophiles will find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample. Enjoy delicious tri-tip provide by our talented BBQ Competitors and cast your vote for you favorite one! Taste artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, chocolates and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses where wine and food are king and queen.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 85.00 to USD 239.00
