The Annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is the largest tasting of Santa Barbara County and your chance to try more of that Santa Barbara County wine you love, get to know the people who make it and where they make it from. Throughout the weekend select wineries host their own events from Thursday until Monday, ranging from winemaker dinners to barrel tastings in addition to the signature Santa Barbara Vintners events.
The Grand Tasting will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Celebrate with 70+ wineries, 25+ food purveyors, live music, and more! The festival was originally scheduled for Folded Hills Private Ranch and has been relocated to Firestone Estate.
Parking & Transportation
Parking will be on-site at event venue. 4875 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93460
Round trip bus tickets from Solvang and Santa Barbara now available for purchase.
ADA parking will be clearly marked, please look for the signs upon arrival.
Bus Ticket Info
There are a limited number of round trip bus tickets from Santa Barbara and Solvang currently available for purchase on the ticket site.
Santa Barbara Bus Tickets ($55): Round trip transportation from La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara to the Festival Location. Ticketed guests must park in designated parking area and check in by 10:30 AM, bus leaves promptly at 10:45 AM from Santa Barbara. It leaves the festival at the end of the event. The bus will not be able to wait for late arrivals.
Solvang Bus Tickets ($45): Round trip transportation from the Corque Hotel in Solvang to the Festival Location. Bus leaves promptly at 11:15 AM from outside the Corque Hotel and leaves the Festival location after the event ends. The bus will not be able to wait for late arrivals.
