Santa Barbara Wine Festival
Coastal wines, summer sun, and the best of the American Riviera
August 22 – August 23, 2026
Santa Barbara, CA
From $95
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Why This Event
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Best Time to Arrive
Arrive 30–45 min before opening to beat the crowds and get first access to pours.
About This Event
The Santa Barbara Wine Festival is the region's premier summer wine event, drawing wine lovers from across California to celebrate the diversity of Santa Barbara County's acclaimed wine regions. From the cool-climate Pinot Noirs of the Sta. Rita Hills to the bold Syrahs of Happy Canyon, the festival showcases the full spectrum of what makes this coastal wine country so extraordinary. Enjoy grand tastings, winemaker meet-and-greets, food pairings from top local restaurants, and live music on the waterfront.
Schedule
Saturday
- Grand Tasting (12pm–5pm)
- Winemaker Seminar: Sta. Rita Hills Pinot (2pm)
- Sunset Session (5pm–7pm)
Sunday
- Brunch Tasting (11am–3pm)
- Closing Seminar: Syrah & Rhône Blends (12pm)
Participating Wineries
Food Vendors
- Loquita
- The Lark
- Bouchon Santa Barbara
- Industrial Eats
Entertainment
- Live coastal jazz
- Winemaker seminars
- Sunset tasting sessions
- Food & wine pairing workshops
Nearby Wineries to Visit Same Day
AI suggestion — pair your event with a winery visit
Nearby Dining
- The LarkAmerican · 0.4 mi
- LoquitaSpanish · 0.5 mi
- Bouchon Santa BarbaraFrench · 0.7 mi
Nearby Hotels
- Hotel Californian★★★★★ · 0.3 mi
- Canary Hotel★★★★ · 0.6 mi
- Inn of the Spanish Garden★★★★ · 0.8 mi
From $95
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Date
August 22 – August 23, 2026
Chase Palm Park
Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
