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FestivalSanta Barbara
Santa Barbara Vintners Festival
Where the mountains meet the sea in a glass
April 18–19, 2026
Buellton, California
From $75
About This Festival
The Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is the flagship event for one of California's most exciting wine regions. Set against the backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the festival brings together over 50 Santa Barbara County wineries for a grand outdoor tasting, complemented by gourmet food pairings, live music, and educational seminars. The region's unique transverse mountain range creates a cool-climate paradise for Burgundian and Rhône varieties.
Daily Schedule
Saturday
- Grand Tasting (11am–4pm)
- Winemaker Seminar: Pinot Noir (1pm)
- Evening Dinner at Sanford (7pm)
Sunday
- Brunch Tasting (10am–2pm)
- Closing Seminar: Rhône Varieties (11am)
Participating Wineries
Sanford Winery
Melville Vineyards
Brewer-Clifton
Au Bon Climat
Foxen Vineyard
Dierberg Estate
Zaca Mesa
Food Vendors
- Industrial Eats
- S.Y. Kitchen
- Los Olivos Wine Merchant Café
Entertainment
- Live folk & acoustic music
- Winemaker seminars
- Vineyard photography tours
Festival Location
Location
Buellton, CA
Nearby Restaurants
Industrial Eats
American · 0.8 mi
S.Y. Kitchen
Italian · 4.2 mi
Sides Hardware & Shoes
American · 4.3 mi
