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!!!

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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:

www.ljawf.com


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