2026 California Wine Festival - Santa Barbara - July 17-18
Voted Top 10 Festivals in the U.S. Wine, food, music, sea and sun create the quintessential wine tasting experience.
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Highlights
- ages 21+
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
FRIDAY - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort / SATURDAY Chase Palm Park
633 East Cabrillo Blvd -FRIDAY
236 East Cabrillo Blvd -SATURDAY Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Agenda
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Friday, July 17 - Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting @ Hilton Santa Barbara Resort
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.
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Saturday, July 18 - Beachside Wine Festival at Chase Palm Park - Oceanside
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.