Bouillabaise Festival at The Brander Vineyard, photograph by Bob DickeyWinery 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. The following is a calendar of events held by member wineries. But check back often, as this calendar is constantly being updated!

 

September 4 Riverbench Riverbench's 2nd Annual Photo Contest
We've noticed that the first thing most of you do when you drive into Riverbench is take out your cameras. And rightly so - the view is exquisite. Why not? Now through September 1, submit your own Riverbench photos for our annual Photo Contest! The winner will be revealed at our Photography Event on September 4 at the winery. The prize? A gourmet wine and food tasting for 10 at the winery!
September 25 various member wineries FrancFest
Calling all francphiles for a fantastic foray into the fine features of the Cabernet Franc grape. Food, fun and a frolic in the vineyard round out the afternoon. The finest producers of Cabernet Franc in Santa Barbara County will present their wines pondside in the Buttonwood Vineyard.
From noon to 3pm. Call 805.688.3032 for tickets or information.
October 9 all member wineries Celebration of Harvest!
The annual Celebration of Harvest is held in October each year, when we're in the thick of the winegrape harvest and winery staff take a needed break to showcase their latest wines, many newly bottled!
Click here for more details.
November 6 various member wineries Autumn on the Trail
Come and enjoy the fruits of harvest with a visit to our extraordinary wineries located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Join us on the trail for a great day of wine tasting and savor some of California's most outstanding wines. As you take a self-guided tour of our 14 member wineries you will sample specially selected wines paired with tasty hors d'oeuvres. Relax and explore the autumn beauty and bounty of the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country at your leisure - it's sure to be a spectacular day!
Visit our website for full details.
November 13 Lucas & Lewellen 7th Annual Harvest Party
Live music, barrel & tank sampling and production tours plus, artist/photographer Mark Robert Halper for a book signing & author meet & greet.
November 20 Rideau Sunlight & Water Jazz Afternoon
Join Iris Rideau & Mark Robert Halper for an afternoon artist and book signing event while enjoying the music of Jon Jeffers.
December 4 & 5 Buttonwood Farm Pomegranate Festival and Holiday Open House
Who doesn't need some holiday cheer? Come on out and sample fabulous pomegranate recipes, taste award winning wines and take care of your holiday shopping in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
January 15 Santa Barbara Winery Sunlight & Water Book Signing
With artist/photographer Mark Robert Halper.