The Santa Barbara Vintners Celebration of Harvest is four days of wine, food and fun throughout Santa BarbaraWine Country Friday, October 7th - Monday, October 10th. More details can be found at www.celebrationofharvest.com

Schedule of Events:

• Friday - Monday 11am-5pm, Vintners Visa at various participating wineries and tasting rooms
• Friday 7:00pm, Harvest Dinner, Hotel Corque/Root 246 Solvang
• Saturday 10-11:30am, Santa Barbara Wine Seminar at Hotel Corque
• Saturday 1-4pm (early entry at noon), Festival Grand Tasting at the Old Mission Santa Ines, Solvang

The highlight of the weekend is the Festival Grand Tasting on Saturday, October 8th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m (early entry at noon) at the beautiful Old Mission Santa Ines in downtown Solvang.. Enjoy wine from participating members wineries; food sampling from more than twenty food purveyors; live music; wine and cooking demonstrations; local artisans; silent auction and free parking all included in the ticket price. Early entry is available at noon for a special price or experience our Connoisseurs Club for a more intimate festival experience.

Join us on Friday, October 7th at 7:00 p.m, for the Harvest Dinner kick-off event at the Hotel Corque featuring older vintage wines brought by guests and winery representatives. In the style of a La Paulee, guests are invited to bring their own bottles to share with fellow guests.

The Saturday morning Santa Barbara Wine Wine Seminar from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Hotel Corque in Solvang will feature an in-depth tasting with a winemaker panel moderated by local wine personality and writer, Gabe Saglie.

Want to visit up to twelve tasting rooms on an all-inclusive wine tasting pass? Get a Vintners Visa for unique and complimentary offerings at your choice of twelve participating tasting rooms from Friday - Monday. Typically 25 - 40 wineries and tasting rooms participate in this program. When you purchase your visa, you will select the pick-up location of the actual visa. You will print out the ticket receipt, take the receipt to your chosen winery/tasting room, and exchange the receipt for a Vintners Visa.

Throughout the four day weekend many wineries host their own events, including open houses, winemaker dinners, library tastings, new wine releases, and barrel tastings. Some of these individual events require reservations directly with the host winery.

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Only 21 or older are allowed into the Festival Grand Tasting.

Can I bring my dog to the event?
No. Pets are NOT allowed at the Festival.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Free on-site parking is available. $30 per person round-trip bus tickets are available from Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

No coolers. No outside alcohol. No pets. No one under 21.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

(805) 688-0881 or info@sbcountywines.com

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Yes

Can I update my registration information?

Yes

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes

What is the refund policy?

No refunds

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Yes