EVENTS

March 29, Saturday - 2:00-5:00 PM
The Festival of Forgotten Grapes
MICA Studios 356 S. Mission Rd, Los Angeles

The only wine-tasting event exclusively devoted to lesser-known and uncommon wine grapes. This means no Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Petit Sirah, Pinot Grigio, and Syrah. Instead it features all the other lesser-known grapes varietals of the wine world including Marsanne, Roussanne,  Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Grenache, Mourv dre, Carignane, Cinsault, Valdiguie, Teroldego, and many other unique varieties. 40-50 wineries including Hitching Post. Meet the winemakers! $75pp. Get Tickets. 

April 12, Saturday - 2:00-5:00 PM
Saunters & Sips
Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St Ventura

Saunter & Sip with Santa Rita Wine Alliance members who will be pouring Rosés and delicious Sparkling wines. Taste over 25 Sta. Rita Hills wineries where they will be showcasing their current and new release Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, and more! High on the Hog Catering will be providing delicious BBQ and snacks. Music by The Salty Strings will round out our event for a lovely Spring afternoon.

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May 1, 2025, Thursday  5-8 pm
Gathering for Good: Celebrating 15 years of Veggie Rescue
Folded Hills Winery 2323 Old Coast HWY, Gaviota

Enjoy tasty bites from four local restaurants such as Hitching Post featuring fresh veggies from our amazing farm partners. All offerings pair excellently with Folded Hills Wine. Event also honors founder Terry Delany. Tickets start at $100

June 28, Saturday - 2:00-5:00 PM
Santa Barbara Food & Wine Festival
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

A favorite tasting featuring about 60 local wineries and dozens of quality restaurants and food vendors thoughtfully placed place outdoors in a pastoral setting with lots of ancient oaks and a creek running through it. It sells out almost every year.

Sip from a commemorative wine glass  and enjoy wineries and food purveyors across the Museum s beautiful outdoor spaces. Early Entry (1pm): $175. General Admission: $130. Tickets. 

  

August 14-17 - Four Day Weekend
Sta. Rita Hills Wine & Fire

A four-day weekend celebrating the wineries and vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills. The weekend kicks off with the annual Barn Party followed by a La Paulée Style dinner honoring the Vintner of the Year, Saturday morning s Speed Tasting with a Winemaker, Saturday evening s Grand Tasting at the historic La Purisima Mission, and Sunday Funday celebrations hosted by individual wineries.

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