San Diego County Vintners Wine Festival 2026: Dates, Tickets & What to Expect

Once a year, the best wines in San Diego County come to you. The 2026 San Diego County Vintners Wine Festival takes place on Sunday, May 31st at the historic Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo — and it’s the only wine festival in Southern California exclusively featuring San Diego County wines. If you’ve ever wanted to taste what San Diego’s own terroir produces, this is the event to be at.

About the San Diego County Vintners Association

The San Diego County Vintners Association is the organizing body behind the county’s wine industry, representing local growers, winemakers, and tasting rooms. Their annual festival is their flagship public event — a celebration of the region’s growing reputation for producing world-class wines. Proceeds from the festival support viticulture education programs and marketing for San Diego’s emerging wine appellation.

2026 Festival Details

• Date: Sunday, May 31st, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Location: Bernardo Winery, 13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego, CA 92128
• Tickets: $90 general admission (Early Bird was $77; Super Early Bird was $66)
• Age requirement: 21+ only, valid ID required
• Rain or shine

What’s Included

• Unlimited wine tasting from 20+ San Diego County wineries
• Individual charcuterie plate for each attendee
• National and international award-winning local wines
• Silent auction
• Live music
• Access to one of San Diego’s most charming historic winery estates

About Bernardo Winery

Bernardo Winery is one of the oldest operating wineries in Southern California, with roots going back over a century in Rancho Bernardo. The property is a sprawling estate with historic barrel rooms, artisan shops, and beautiful outdoor spaces that make it one of the most unique event venues in San Diego County. It’s an ideal setting for a wine festival — rustic, charming, and surrounded by vines.

Why You Should Go

This is the only event in the region where you can taste through the full breadth of San Diego County’s wine production in a single afternoon. San Diego County wines have been served at the White House, have won international awards, and represent a genuinely distinct terroir shaped by Pacific Ocean influence, elevation changes, and microclimates found nowhere else. Most people outside the local wine community don’t realize how good these wines are — this festival is the fastest way to find out.

How to Get Tickets

Tickets are available through the San Diego County Vintners Association. At $90 for general admission, this is one of the best value wine events in San Diego — unlimited pours from 20+ producers plus charcuterie for an afternoon is a genuinely excellent deal. Buy early, as this event historically sells out before the day of.

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