Who’s ready for some fun along Long Beach’s waterfront – with wine or beer in-hand? Everyone, would be our guess. Enter LAWineFest, returning to Long Beach October 2-3 for two days of wine tasting and fun, benefiting the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club and the Los Angeles Jazz Society.
The 15th annual LAWineFest finds itself at the 4-acre Harry Bridges Park, with more than 50 award-winning wineries, craft breweries (and other fun drinks), providing a fun, relaxed and safe space to explore new wines with friends. There will be wines from around the globe, but also those with roots right here in Long Beach, including the city’s only local winery, Waters Edge Winery, as well as Snoop Dogg’s 19 Crimes.
“Long Beach really gave us a grand welcome in 2019, and we’re thrilled to be back to the harbor. We weren’t able to celebrate our 15th anniversary in 2020, so this year we’re pulling out all the stops, offering our attendees a chance to discover fabulous new wineries, breweries and more, while enjoying all Long Beach has to offer,” LAWineFest director and CEO Scherr Lillico said.
Whether it’s chatting up winemakers and sommeliers, or listening to live music each day, LAWineFest is an immersive experience. Guests can take a break from tasting to sip coffee by Able Coffee Roasters, rehydrate with Perfect Hydration, experience cuisine from gourmet food trucks and shop for handcrafted artisan goods from excellent boutiques, including Long Beach’s own Elizabeth’s Inspired Creations.
Guests can consider making it a full weekend. Pro tip: waterfront Hotel Maya is walking distance from the event and other iconic attractions, including the Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village and the Rainbow Lagoon.
“Thanks for all our sponsors, including Long Beach Post, DISGO, Lumify Eye Drops, Waters Edge Winery, LA Magazine, Welk Resorts, 19 Crimes, and Hotel Maya, which make it possible to support our charitable partners and create such a memorable day,” Lillico said.
Admission includes a souvenir wine cup, unlimited wine/beer tastings, bottled water, and coffee. WineFest hours are 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Parking is available for a fee, but carpooling, ride sharing services or public transportation is highly recommended. Designated driver tickets are also available.
Discounted tickets are still available at LAWineFest.com. Use code LBPost for 20% off ticket orders thru 9/30. Tickets at the door will be available, subject to capacity at the following prices. This event is 21+ only.
- General Admission: $100
- Includes entry, a commemorate cup to keep, unlimited wine/craft beer tastings, water, coffee and overall Fest fun.
- All Access: $125
- Includes GA experience + access to Boutique Wineries, gems that produce less than 2,500 cases/year. On Saturday only, All Access ticketholders can enter one hour early (1 p.m.). No early entry Sunday.
- Designed Drivers: $20 (does not include any alcohol tastings)
To learn more, visit www.LAWineFest.com or socialize @LAWineFest.