The California Wine Festival is coming soon to Carlsbad. It takes place Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21, at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in South Carlsbad. What a great way to celebrate the start of summer which is the 20th.
Are you a wine and food lover? If so, the California Wine Festival is a great opportunity to taste fine wines and enjoy special appetizers.
The California Wine Festival is a series of festivals, with event in Dana Point (April 25 and 26), Santa Barbara (July 18 and 19), and Huntington Beach (November 7 and 8).
The California Wine Festival offers reserve and rare vintages for tasting. There will also be an extensive list of wines from some of California’s most popular wineries.
We enjoyed a food and wine event at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort some years ago and the setting is beautiful. What a fun way to start off your summer with wine, food and luxurious ambiance, with live music, great food, ocean views and coastal breezes. Hopefully June Gloom will not make an appearance at the festival, but don’t let it dampen your enthusiasm if it does!
On Friday evening you will enjoy the Sunset Rare and Reserve Wine Tasting in The Gardens from 6:30 – 9 pm.
On Saturday enjoy the Beachside Wine Festival on the Heron Lawn from 1 – 4 pm (VIPS begin at noon).
Of course if there’s wine you should also have good food to accompany it. As a result, you’ll find an impressive selection of food vendors and restaurants from Carlsbad and nearby at both events.
You can buy tickets here for either day of the Carlsbad Festival or both, including the VIP Pavilion. Tickets range from $85 to $235 plus tax; price includes wine and food. Don’t wait too long as some tickets are expected to sell out. Tickets may be available at the door at a higher price unless they are sold out.
The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort is off Aviara Parkway, at 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad 92011.
You can expect a big crowd so plan to arrive early as it may take some time to get into the resort and park (self-parking is $10, valet is $25.) And be sure to have a designated driver!