Santa
Barbara Wine Country Events
While our membership thrives on growing great grapes and making
superb wines, we are happiest when we are sharing our wines
and stories with friends new and old. There is always something
going on here in Wine Country – a festival, vineyard
tour, winemaker dinner, special tasting, barn dance, grape
stomping contest, live theatre …you name it.
May 19
from noon |
Grassini |
Wine Tasting at the Santa Barbara Polo Club
Grassini Family Vineyards will be pouring our newest releases at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club during the match. If you haven’t been to a polo match, this is a wonderful opportunity to check out this exhilarating sport! Soak up some Santa Barbara sun while you sip your favorite Grassini Family wine and enjoy the “Sport of Kings.” The Polo Club is open to the public on Sundays, so come check out a match! |
May 23
5.30 - 9.30pm |
Grassini |
Art & Wine Walk with Grassini
This annual event offers guests a rare opportunity to stroll between downtown venues which are each paired with a downtown restaurant and a winery. This year, Grassini Family Vineyards is thrilled to be paired with Julienne Restaurant and 33 Jewels! |
May 24
5 - 8pm |
Carr |
Live Music in the Santa Barbara Barrel Room
The Stiff Pickle Orchestra: a dynamic duo with Tom Murray: singing-songwriting-slide guitar and Rod Rolle: drums & vocal harmonies.
Georgia's Smoke House will be parked out front cooking up some delicious barbecue so be sure to come hungry. |
May 25
6 - 8pm |
Carr |
Live Music at the Santa Ynez Warehouse
Join us for some live music Saturday evening featuring the country hipster tunes of Kat Devlin! Enjoy a glass or two of wine while you soak up the music. Cheers! |
May 25 - 27
noon - 6pm |
Grassini |
Tasting Room Anniversary Weekend
We're delighted to celebrate the anniversary of our Tasting Room opening in the historic El Paseo building this Memorial Day Weekend! It's been an incredible year for us, and we'll be kicking up our heels with raffles, prizes, some good eats and FREE shipping on ALL orders so please swing by to help us commemorate this wonderful occasion. We'll also be showing two NEW releases, our 2010 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and our 2010 "Equipo" Sauvignon Blanc - two wines we're incredibly proud of and can't wait for you to try! |
May 25
1 - 4pm |
Margerum |
Open House at the Winery
Fun people, lots of good wine, and a lunch prepared by our crack staff of culinary superstars. The menu theme is a traditional all American picnic at the winery. We’ll be serving up hot dogs with all the fixings, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, pasta salad, chips and dips. |
May 25 & 26
noon - 4pm |
Zaca Mesa |
Chef John Grilling All Weekend!
Forget your picnic? No problem! Chef John, of Santa Ynez, will be grilling prime sirloin sandwiches! $10 a plate! |
June 8
from 5pm |
Kalyra |
Second Saturdays Summer Movie Night: The Sound of Music
Wah, the "Sound of Music." What a classic. Bring your friends and family to this legendary film featuring Julie Andrews. We expect random bursts of song throughout the movie! We recommend arriving early to stake out your place on the grass (first-come/first-serve), and enjoy food, wines by the glass, music on the patio, and beautiful wine country sunsets prior to the movie. |
June 22
noon - 4pm |
Zaca Mesa |
Chef John Grilling All Day!
Forget your picnic? No problem! Chef John, of Santa Ynez, will be grilling prime sirloin sandwiches! $10 a plate! |
June 29
2 - 6pm |
Buttonwood Farm
Longoria |
Red, White & Blues!
Put on your dancin’ shoes and get ready for the eighteenth annual Red, White & Blues concert at Buttonwood Farm. The pond-side setting in the Buttonwood vineyard is the perfect location for a fun afternoon. A selection of award-winning wines from both Buttonwood and Longoria will be available to sample as well as purchase.
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June 29
noon - 3pm |
Riverbench |
Music in the Vineyard, Summer Concert #1
The very talented, bluesy country rocker, Sean Wiggins is back! She will be set up on our lawn playing all of her own music for your listening pleasure. Bring a blanket, grab your favorite bottle of Riverbench wine & enjoy some gorgeous summer weather and vineyard views. |
June 29
noon - 4pm |
Zaca Mesa |
Epicurean Cowboy Cooking All Day!
Enjoy a gourmet lunch in our courtyard. The Epicurean Cowboy will be grilling his famous sliders all day! 2 for $10. |
July 6
noon - 4pm |
Zaca Mesa |
Live Music and BBQ
Sean Wiggins will be singing all afternoon in the courtyard. Enjoy a summer day with us! |
July 13
from 5pm |
Kalyra |
Second Saturdays Summer Movie Night: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Join us for the British cult comedy as we follow King Arthur and his knights in search of the holy grail. We recommend arriving early to stake out your place on the grass (first-come/first-serve), and enjoy food, wines by the glass, music on the patio, and beautiful wine country sunsets prior to the movie. |
July 13
noon - 4pm |
Zaca Mesa |
Epicurean Cowboy Cooking All Day!
Enjoy a gourmet lunch in our courtyard. The Epicurean Cowboy will be grilling his famous sliders all day! 2 for $10. |
July 20 |
various member wineries |
The Chardonnay Symposium
The Chardonnay Symposium's premiere, full-day event begins with a morning educational session featuring a distinguished panel of celebrity and winemaker experts. The relaxed environment will provide an ideal time to sip wine and further discuss the nuances of Chardonnay with some of the wine industry's most respected personalities. Full day tickets include the morning panel discussion, box lunch, bus transportation to and from Byron Winery and early admission to the Grand Chardonnay Tasting. |
July 27
11am - 3pm |
Kalyra |
Reds, Whites & Blues: Summer BBQ, Blues Concert & Wine Olympics
Back by popular demand, the "Reds, Whites & Blues" Summer BBQ features: flowing Kalyra wine, live blues/reggae/rock and a scrumptious, hearty buffet featuring BBQ tri-tip, mashed potatoes, baked beans, corn bread & dessert |
August 10
from 5pm |
Kalyra |
Second Saturdays Summer Movie Night: Top Gun
It's date night for our last film of our Summer Movie Nights! Guys, bring your gals for one of the best chick flicks of all time. We recommend arriving early to stake out your place on the grass (first-come/first-serve), and enjoy food, wines by the glass, music on the patio, and beautiful wine country sunsets prior to the movie. |
August 24
5pm |
Buttonwood Farm |
All-Farm Dinner
Join us as we celebrate the bounty of Buttonwood. Beginning with passed appetizers, our farm-to-table feast takes place pond-side in the middle of our 39-acre vineyard. This All Farm Dinner will feature farm-raised meat, farm-grown fruits and vegetables, including our famous peaches, as well as our award-winning Buttonwood wines; everything on the table raised, grown and produced on Buttonwood Farm. |
September 211
11am - 4pm |
Kalyra |
The Great Grape Stomp
This event has become a raging favorite over the years for Kalyra. As classic as Lucille Ball up to her knees in grapes, you too can now join in the fun of getting your feet wet, and seeing what all the fuss is really about. |
October 11
from 5pm |
Kalyra |
Celebration of Harvest Movie Night: Sideways
Start out your Harvest Festival weekend with the cult film that started it all for us in Santa Barbara County: SIDEWAYS. We recommend arriving early to stake out your place on the grass (first-come/first-serve), and enjoy food, wines by the glass, music on the patio, and beautiful wine country sunsets prior to the movie. |
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