30th Annual Monterey Wine Country Winemakers' Celebration

Join the vintners (winemakers) & growers of Monterey County and enjoy the incredible wines and culinary abundance from one of the world's premier wine regions in the quaint village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. This iconic Monterey County wine festival, in its 30th year, will be held on Saturday, June 10, during Carmel's Culinary Week. The event is moving back to the streets - Dolores (between Ocean and 7th) and 7th Street (between Dolores and San Carlos). Some of our favorite Chefs and food purveyors will join us to delight you with their magic.

Event proceeds go to the Monterey County Vintners & Growers Foundation Peter Figge Memorial Scholarship Fund.

TICKET LEVELS 

VIP Experience with Early Access & Valet Parking: $145     Sat June 10, 2023, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

• VIPs gain early access at 1:00 pm to Saturday's main event for a more intimate experience.
• Valet parking for the VIPs, instructions will be emailed to ticket holders
• VIP includes all main event experiences as well.

Main Event: $95         Sat June 10, 2023, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

• Sample your favorite Monterey wines paired with a bounty of delectable lite-bites prepared by some of our favorite local artisans.
• Meet our wine personalities - winemakers, growers, proprietors, and more.
• Monterey Wine Camp: hands-on, fun activities designed to advance guests' wine knowledge from our friends at AgVentures.

WINERIES:

Albatross Ridge ● Bernardus Winery ● Caraccioli Cellars ● Carmel Road ● Chalone Vineyard ● Corral Wine Co ● Cru Winery ● Folktale Winery & Vineyards ● Hahn Family Wines ● Holman Ranch ● I. Brand & Family Wines ● J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines ● JL Wood Wines ● Joyce Wine Company ● Kori Wines ● La Crema ● Lepe Cellars ● Le Mistral Wines ● McIntyre Vineyards ● Odonata Wines ● Pelio Estate Wines ● Pessagno Wines ● Pierce Ranch Vineyards ● Puma Road ● Rexford Winery ● Robert Mondavi Private Selection ●Rustiqué Wines ● Scheid Vineyards ● Scratch Wines ● Shale Canyon Wines ● Silvestri Vineyards ● Talbott Vineyards ● Tira Nanza ● Windy Oaks Estate ● Wrath Wines

CULINARY DELIGHTS

Basil ● Carmel Honey Company ● Chef Dyon ● Flaherty’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar ● La Balena ● Lumpia Lady 831 ● Miss Lippe's Dumplings ● The Meatery ● Mmm Churros ● Quail and Olive ● Seventh & Dolores Steakhouse ● Vesuvio ● Yafa

MORE FUN

Because wine is art, and we appreciate all forms of creative expression...we'll be joined by other artists.

• Beau Frank, a French-American, self-taught surrealist, 30-year old local artist will be painting during our Winemakers Celebration, sponsored by our friends at Gallery MAR Carmel.
• Glenn Bell, a local guitar teacher and performer, will enchant us with his jazz.
• Raptors are a critical part of wine growing. They fly around vineyards, and their mere presence scares away smaller birds that love the taste of ripe wine grapes. Working with raptors is an art in and of itself. Our friends at Green Fields Falconry will bring their 1 1/2-old Eurasian Eagle-owl, Ziggy, and other raptors.

Please thoroughly read our FINE PRINT SECTION

ID Requirements/Age Limit: Must be 21 years of age with valid identification to enter the event (the law says no children, even babies, are permitted).

Pets: Due to health & safety laws, pets are NOT permissible. Service dogs are always welcome. Emotional support, where the dog’s presence provides comfort, is not considered a service animal under the ADA. We love our dogs too !

About your hot High Heels...the roads' surfaces are uneven. Please wear comfortable shoes. Check out Carmel-by-the-Seas high-heel prohibition law.

Payment: We use PayPal as our credit card processor. You don't need a PayPal account to pay with a credit card - but you do need to click to proceed to PayPal. This new format is from Eventbrite. If you're having trouble - text 831.915.6621 and we can manually process your tickets. We don't want this new process to get in the way of you having a wonderful experience.

Ticket Transfers/Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Tickets are transferable. You may purchase for others and give them away should you be unable to attend. Tickets are NONREFUNDABLE.

Intoxication: Due to the nature of this event and to maintain the safety of all guests, the MCVGA and individual wineries reserve the right to refuse service to an intoxicated guest. If this occurs, the intoxicated guest will NOT be entitled to a refund. Please drink responsibly and arrange for transportation. 

Entrance Guidelines: Printed or digital copies of your ticket will be required for entry scan. Guests may exit and re-enter the event; however, you must leave your glass in the event area, and your wristband must be intact to re-enter. Registration will not check guests in twice if the wristband has been removed.

Transportation/Parking: 

• VIP ticket holders receive valet parking.
• A complimentary shuttle service is provided to and from the Barnyard in Carmel. Shuttles run continually. The shuttle begins at 12:30 pm from the Barnyard and will continue until 5:00 pm. 
• Most residential streets outside the central business district also offer free, unlimited parking, but please respect homeowner signage and driveways.
• UBER and LYFT both operate locally and will get you to and from the event safely.

This event is on the Monterey Peninsula, close to Monterey, Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley, and Pacific Grove.

Questions? Email info@montereywines.org or call (831) 375-9400

VOLUNTEERS: We love our volunteers. Let us know if you're interested in helping us with the event. Email kim@montereywines.org.

Thank you to our event sponsors! We couldn't do this without you.