Sunny Southern California is known for many things, but one major thing is our fantastic food scene. From longtime neighborhood joints to up-and-coming culinary artists, and everything in between, there is so much to taste and experience. We also have some world-renowned wine country regions that produce wonderful wines. We can’t think of a better basis for a summer celebration, can you? The annual food and wine festival in Santa Barbara is just the ticket.

Editor's Note: Since the time of publication, the tickets for this festival have sold out!

Come sip and savor your way through the afternoon at the Santa Barbara Wine and Food Festival on June 24, 2023.

This delightful culinary event takes place every year at the Museum of Natural History in Santa Barbara.

Proceeds from the festival benefit educational programs at the museum and the nearby Sea Center.

This location is simply perfect for an outdoor summer event with its oak and redwood shaded grounds along Mission Creek that runs through the area.

Over 100 food and beverage vendors will show off their tasty creations at the festival.

Each entry to the event includes a free commemorative wine glass. Now, you just have to decide what to fill it with!

The festival also holds a raffle called "Every Cork Wins!" which guarantees that every purchaser of a $40 raffle ticket will win a prize worth at least $40. Win-win!

Guests will be able to sample and purchase wines from many of the best vineyards and wineries on the Central Coast.

This event is a real celebration of wine in all of its forms, and there will definitely be something for every palate. You are sure to find a favorite and maybe even a few pleasant surprises.

Lots of local cafes and restaurants will be present, showing off their tasty dishes for everyone to try. From seafood to Italian to sushi to sourdough, the only hard part will be deciding where to start.

Wine holds center stage at the event, of course, but there are generally a few non-wine vendors as well, from artisan spirits to fresh-roasted coffee.

No festival would be complete without at least a few sweet treats and baked goods, and there will be plenty to choose from.

Don’t miss out on this epic celebration of food and wine in beautiful Santa Barbara. Are you making plans to go? What other food festivals have you attended in SoCal? You can all the details and tickets to the event on the museum website or follow on Facebook to stay up-to-date with news and events. Also, check out another fun-filled festival in Southern California!