This year, California Wine Festival marks over 20 years of celebrating wine, food and breathtaking landscapes. The 2024 festival is set to take place in four coastal destinations: Dana Point, Santa Barbara, Carlsbad and Huntington Beach.
Each event promises to be a delight, blending the finest Californian wines with gourmet food from local restaurants in addition to live entertainment and coastal views, creating a perfect backdrop for attendees to sample wines from 50 wineries across the state.
“We are thrilled to be back all across the Golden State to celebrate over two decades of world-class wine, food and music,” says Emily Kaufmann, executive director of California Wine Festival, in a recent press release. “Our visitors enjoy the good vibes present at our coastal locations and dedication to showcasing award-winning wines from across the state’s diverse growing regions. As one of the premier wine events in California, we look forward to raising a glass with both new and returning guests at each of our four beautiful locations this year.”
Each festival kicks off with a Friday-evening Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, offering an intimate experience for wine connoisseurs. The evening showcases rare and award-winning reserve wines, including tasting room exclusives and limited-production bottles from renowned vineyards in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Temecula and more.
The second day of the festival is the Beachside Wine Festival, an educational afternoon designed to deepen knowledge of food and wine. Attendees can engage in one-on-one conversations and tastings with culinary and wine representatives from California’s most esteemed wineries and local restaurants. Hundreds of premium wines from California, as well as craft beers, are available for sampling. Small bites of artisanal cheeses, fresh fruits, olive oil and chocolates will be available along with food trucks.
Beyond wine, each festival emphasizes supporting charitable organizations. During the Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, there will be silent auctions benefiting organizations such as Sandy Feet Initiative, Surfrider Foundation of South Orange County, Golden Rule Charity and Food Bank of Santa Barbara County.
California Wine Festival will be in Dana Point from April 19 to April 20; Carlsbad from June 28 to June 29; Santa Barbara from July 19 to July 20; and Huntington Beach from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9. Tickets for the first three events are on sale now, with tickets to the Huntington Beach festival on sale starting June 1.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.californiawinefestival.com.