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The Paso Robles Wine Festival is the largest outdoor wine tasting in California, hosting thousands of visitors each year in the picturesque downtown Paso Robles City Park, and 2008 marks the 26th anniversary of this popular event!
Live music will be performed throughout the afternoon - featuring "Unfinished Business" on stage in the picnic area and "The Mighty Croon Dogs" performing in the gazebo in the designated tasting area. Wine country cuisine created especially for the Wine Festival will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from the following vendors in the park area:
| 10th Street Vineyard Cafe |
Hospitality Catering |
| Boy Scouts Troop #60 |
Main Street Association |
| Cahoots Catering |
Matthew's |
| Coastal Cookies and Gourmet Desserts |
Miss Oddette's |
| Dining with Andre |
Villa Creek |
General Admission Tasting and Designated Driver Tickets for the Wine Festival will be available near to the event area at Santa Lucia Bank on the corner of 13th and Spring Streets in downtown Paso Robles Saturday morning, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are limited, so we encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance. We also recommend you park at the Paso Robles Event Center (click here for shuttle map) and take the free Park N' Ride shuttle to the event area. A map of the event area is available to help plan your day. Click here for event map.
There are three tickets to choose from ? note: all tickets are limited and we strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance.
TICKETS FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL PASO ROBLES WINE FESTIVAL
$75 Silver Pass ? This ticket is SOLD OUT- includes early entrance, unlimited wine tasting (1 to 5 p.m.), commemorative Riedel glass, access to picnic area
Tickets still available
$50 General Admission Tasting Ticket - includes unlimited wine tasting (2 to 5 p.m.) in the designated tasting area and a commemorative Riedel glass, access to picnic area
$15 Designated Driver/Child Ticket - includes access to all event areas, four non-alcoholic beverages and a commemorative beverage container
Available event tickets can be purchased at the Santa Lucia Bank Paso Robles branch, 1240 Spring Street, beginning at 11:30 a.m. on the day of the event. Those who have purchased tickets in advance will gain expedited entry to the festival through two ticket holder check-in points, one located at 11th and Pine streets, the other on Park Street. A complete schedule of the day's events follows for your convenience. For information about wineries participating in Saturday's pouring in the park, click here.
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Paso Robles Wine Festival Activities on Saturday, May 19
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| Park 'N Ride Free Shuttle Service Available |
11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
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Free parking is available at the Paso Events Center with free shuttle transportation provided. Admission to the festival begins as early as 1:00 p.m. for Silver Pass holders, this ticket is currently sold out, but come early for lunch or to stroll the downtown shops. Word is that they will be providing some exclusive discounts to festival goers. Find out about Wine Festival Parking by clicking here.
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Onsite Ticket Sales Available |
11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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General Admission and Designated Driver/Child Tickets for Paso Robles Wine Festival will be available at Santa Lucia Bank, 1240 Spring Street, in Paso Robles beginning at 11:30 a.m. Please park at the Paso Robles Event Center, and take the free Park N' Ride shuttle to the event area.
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Wine Festival Food Vendors Open |
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Food Vendor booths are located in event area along 12th Street adjacent to the park (festival map coming soon). Vendors will be accessible from both inside the event area and 12th Street.
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| Trade and Media Tasting |
1 to 2 p.m. |
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Credentials required. Limited availability. Request more information by clicking here.
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Wine Festival Open to Silver Pass Ticket holders |
1 to 5 p.m. |
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In commemoration of our 25th Silver Anniversary, a Silver Pass is currently SOLD OUT. The Silver Pass allows for earlier entry to the tasting and pinic areas. Glasses and wristbands may be picked up beginning at 12:00 p.m.
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| Wine Festival General Admission Open |
2 to 5 p.m. |
General Admission tasting -
Designated Tasting area and Designated Picnic area -No pets, BBQs, outside alcohol, strollers, canopies, tables or umbrellas allowed in any event areas ? No Exceptions. However blankets and chairs are allowed in the designated picni area. Coolers, backpacks, bags, etc. will be subject to search prior to entering event areas. Find out more about Wine Festival Safety and Guidelines by clicking here. |
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