June 20-21, 2025
Carlsbad, CA (May 8, 2025) — California Wine Festival, Southern California’s premier wine festival event producer, returns to Carlsbad for a two-day celebration of exceptional wines, gourmet bites and live entertainment. Taking place Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, 2025, the festival events will be held at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa, highlighting the natural beauty and coastal charm of North San Diego County.
Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. Courtesy of California Wine Festival
“We’re thrilled to bring the California Wine Festival back to Carlsbad’s stunning Park Hyatt Aviara Resort,” said Emily Kaufmann, Executive Director of California Wine Festival. “This location provides an idyllic setting for guests to explore incredible wines, enjoy gourmet cuisine, and relax to live music, creating an unforgettable weekend experience.”
Festival Details
Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting
Friday, June 20 | 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa – The Gardens
The festival kicks off with the exclusive Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, featuring limited-production and reserve wines from renowned California wine regions including Napa Valley, Sonoma, Paso Robles and beyond. Guests will begin their evening with a champagne reception before sampling rare wines and enjoying gourmet appetizers from celebrated North San Diego County restaurants. The evening also includes a silent auction benefiting a local charitable organization. Live entertainment will set the tone for an elegant evening under the stars.
Beachside Wine Festival
Saturday, June 21 | 1 – 4 p.m. (VIP Entry at 12 p.m.)
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa – Heron Lawn
The festivities continue Saturday with the Beachside Wine Festival, a vibrant afternoon offering tastings from hundreds of premium California wineries and regional craft breweries, paired with delicious bites from local culinary hotspots. Set against panoramic views of lush rolling hills and the Pacific Ocean, the event features live music, creating the ultimate coastal wine tasting experience. VIP guests will enjoy early access at noon, featuring exclusive reserve wines and additional gourmet food options.
Festival Sponsors & Highlights
Sponsors: High Flyer Wines/Priest Ranch, Kaleo Marketing, System Pavers, DreamFinder Travel & Virgin Voyages, Wine Spectator, Renewal by Andersen, Piper Sonoma, Park Hyatt Aviara, Andy Gump, Icelandic Glacial, Melin.
Restaurants & Food Purveyors: aficio22, Aquamar/California Rolls, Butterfly Brittles, Carlsbad Cookie Company, Chipz Happen, Farm Fresh Home Foods, Gino Angelini Authentic Italian Sauces, Goufrais Southern California – Cocoa Confection, Icelandic Glacial, Inferno Woodfired Kitchen, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Kerrygold, p.o.p. candy co., Prager Brothers Artisan Breads, Waterloo Sparkling Water, Seven Barrels Olive Oils and Aged Italian Balsamics, Señor Grubby’s and Grubby’s Poke, Ponto Lago.
Wineries: Ackerman Family Vineyards, Adobe Road Winery, Akash Winery & Vineyards, Archer Roose Wines, Barlow Vineyards, Bouchaine Vineyards, Burtech Family Vineyard, Carol Shelton Wines, Castelli & Pizarro Family Winery, Caymus Vineyards, Cuvaison, Darcie Kent Estate Winery, Double Bond Wine, Goldschmidt Vineyards, Harvey and Harriet, Hawk & Horse Vineyards, High Flyer Wines/Priest Ranch, Kubani Wines, Michael David Winery, Michael Mondavi Family Wines, New Zealand Wine Navigator, Pasmosa, Quench + Temper, Ramona Valley Vineyards Association, The Vinho, Vinera Wine Society, Wilson Creek Winery, Wine Guy & Wine Gal, Ysidro.
California Wine Festival is a 21+ event. Tickets for California Wine Festival Carlsbad are available for pre-sale here and include all wine and food samples, plus an 18-oz keepsake wine glass. For more information, please visit CaliforniaWineFestival.com.
About California Wine Festival
California Wine Festival celebrates the fine wines and culinary offerings of California. A nationally recognized event series, it aims to showcase the beautiful wines, foods and landscapes of California. Founded in 2004 in Santa Barbara, California Wine Festival has grown to become one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state. Committed to sustainability, 90% of the waste from the festivals was diverted from the landfill in 2024. The festival has also raised funds for local charities across California, including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara, Surfrider Foundation and more. Join upcoming festivals in Carlsbad, Santa Barbara, and Huntington Beach.
2025 Event Schedule
Carlsbad: June 20-21, 2025
Santa Barbara: July 18-19, 2025
Huntington Beach: October 17-18, 2025