FestivalSanta Barbara
Santa Barbara Wine Festival
Coastal wines, summer sun, and the best of the American Riviera
August 22–23, 2026
Santa Barbara, California
From $95
About This Festival
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.
Daily 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
Festival Location
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
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Nearby Restaurants
The Lark
American · 0.4 mi
Loquita
Spanish · 0.5 mi
Bouchon Santa Barbara
French · 0.7 mi
