La Jolla Art & Wine Festival 2021
I want to get back in to the habit of sharing events again especially what’s happening in San Diego, so below check out the La Jolla Art and Wine Festival that is coming up October 9th and 10th!!!
WHAT:
After a year in quarantine, the highly regarded and FREE La Jolla Art & Wine Festival is making its way back to the scenic streets of La Jolla with even more prestigious art, international wine, craft beer, and family fun on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10 from 10 am to 6 pm. With a spectacular coastline, upscale village atmosphere, and picturesque views, La Jolla is the perfect setting for the beloved and widely recognized La Jolla Art & Wine Festival. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy, including over 170 juried artists from around the globe, 3D chalk art displays, non-stop live music, gourmet food court, and a wine, craft beer, and spirits garden featuring local brews, distilleries, and global wineries.
WHEN:
October 9th from 10am-6pm and October 10th from 10am-6pm
WHERE:
Girard Avenue in the beautiful village of La Jolla
SHUTTLE / VALET PARKING
Shuttles will be available throughout the day to transport guests from shuttle stops to the event venue. Check out the website (ljawf.com) for full transportation details!
HOW MUCH:
Free to enter the festival & $45-$65 to enter the Wine & Beer Garden
Tickets include:
Entry into the Wine & Beer Garden
Your choice of 5 tasting tickets ($45) or 10 tasting tickets ($65) (2oz of wine each or 3oz of beer each)
Open shaded seating
5 live musical performances
In-and-out privileges
Dance area.
WEBSITE:
WHY:
To showcase over 170 incredible artists, and provide two days of FREE fun for guests while raising much needed funds for local public school programs.
BENEFITS:
All profits raised benefit underfunded programs such as art, music, science, physical education, technology, and on-site medical care at ALL La Jolla public elementary, and middle and high schools. This year the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival will surpass $1 million dollars donated!
SILENT AUCTION:
We have online bidding! This means that you can bid from anywhere, anytime before the close of the auction, from your own device. You can even get an update when you're outbid on an item you really have your eye on!
Auction items are being gathered and will soon be available for browsing. Pre-register by going to our GiveSmart auction site or by texting LJAWF21 to 76278. You'll receive a link so you can register and start viewing all the items before the auction!
PET ADOPTIONS:
This year we are happy to host over 10 local pet rescues. Come say hi to our cute furry friends. You never know, you might find your new best friend!
NEW THIS YEAR:
From 6 am to 10:30 pm, The Fully Expressed Foundation, a non-profit that provides workspaces and business planning to emerging artists, will host a fundraising event in the wine and beer garden. They’ll spotlight two musical acts with drinks and food available for attendees. Tickets can be purchased in advance and for sale outside of the wine and beer garden before the event starts.
WINE & BEER GARDEN PARTICIPANTS:
Wine & Aperitifs:
LJ Crafted Wines
Ascension Cellars
DOCG Imports
La Serenissima Vineyards & Winery
La Trinidad Vinicola
Speckle Rock Vineyards
Twin Oaks Valley Winery
Martellotto Winery
Bird Rock Fine Wine
Golden State Wine Co.
Nectar of the Dogs Wine
PRP Wine International
Valle Girl Vino
Wine Guy & Wine Gal
Koi Zen Cellars
Riboli Family of San Antonio Winery
Silva Road Wine
Cordant I Nelle Winery
Vinera Wine Society
Quigley Fine Wines
Craft Breweries & Spirits:
New English Brewing
Raging Cider & Mead Co.
Preston's Ginger Beer
Five Ocean's Fish Market
Nova Easy Kombucha
Flying Embers
Pure Project
Kove Hard Yerba Mate
Sierra Nevada
Shore Rider
Alesmith Brewing Company
JuneShine
Izo Mezcal
Chervona Sipping Vodka
Seven Caves Distillery
St. Petersburg Vodka
You & Yours Distilling Co.
Lucky Cup Sake
Kurosawa Sake
Kigen Sake
Henebery Spirits
Gourmet Food/Water:
Cove House La Jolla
Topo Chico
smallgoods American Cheeses & Provisions
ENTERTAINMENT:
Beer and Wine Garden Stage - Saturday
12pm - Ride Share Jazz
12:45pm - San Diego Opera
1pm - Kekoa the Artist
2pm - TBA
3pm - Classless Act Band
4pm - Full Strength Funk Band
Beer and Wine Garden Stage – Sunday
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12:45pm - San Diego Opera
1pm - Joshua Taylor & The Unscene
2pm - The Pollinators
3pm - Blazing Jane Band
4pm - Daring Greatly Band
PHOTO OPPS:
Over 170 artists, gourmet food, interactive activities, live art and adoptable animals!
cover photo credit: Photo by Quinten Rude on Unsplash