California Wine Festival returns to Santa Barbara next weekend, July 18–19, for two days of exceptional wine tasting, gourmet food, and beachfront celebration.

The California Wine Festival, a premier wine event producer in Southern California, is thrilled to bring its celebrated festival back to Santa Barbara for two days of exceptional wine tasting and gourmet experiences. The event promises a showcase of 200 of California’s finest wines, delectable bites from top local restaurants, engaging lifestyle exhibitors, and live entertainment, all set against the stunning coastal backdrop of Santa Barbara.

Highlights of the event include:

• Friday, July 19: The Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting at new location Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, offering a unique experience for wine connoisseurs. Guests will enjoy a “first sip” welcome reception from Brick Barn Wine Estates, sampling rare and vintage reserve wines alongside exquisite appetizers, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean at dusk. The evening also features a silent auction benefiting The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
• Saturday, July 20: The Beachside Wine Festival at Chase Palm Park, where attendees will have the opportunity to engage with winemakers and chefs, taste hundreds of premium California wines and regional craft brews, and enjoy gourmet food pairings. The event will also feature cooking demos, the “Best Tri-Tip in the 805” BBQ competition, and a VIP Pavilion with exclusive offerings. California Wine Festival is a 21+ event. Tickets for California Wine Festival Carlsbad are available for pre-sale here and include all wine and food samples, plus an 18-oz keepsake wine glass. For more information, please visit CaliforniaWineFestival.com.