Sip! Explore! Enjoy!
Sip! Explore! Enjoy!
11th Annual LAWineFest Returns to Los Angeles June 25-26
Los Angeles’ Signature Celebration of all Things Wine
Takes Place at Historical Raleigh Studios
Sip! Explore! Enjoy! LAWineFest returns to Los Angeles for two epic days of fine wine, artisan beer, gourmet foods, and fabulous fun! LAWineFest will be held June 25 and 26, 2016 at historic Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, “in a very LA setting with none of the LA attitude.”
LA’s “Signature Celebration of all Things Wine” attracts more than 5,000 enthusiasts who come to taste world-renown wines and artisan beers from across the globe. Participants will also be able to get close and personal with a wide variety of reasonably priced artisan boutiques, gourmet foods, wine-related accessories, and local lifestyle “must have” products. La Brea Bakery will be on site, giving complimentary samples of their famously delicious baked bread to all attendees.
Wine lovers will also have the rare opportunity to taste exclusive small-batch pours from hard-to-find boutique wineries at a small, additional fee. This year, the private area has been expanded to include 25 winery gems, due to overwhelming positive feedback and demand. Tickets are limited to a maximum of 400 people per day for this one-of-a-kind tasting.
In addition, the LAWineFest Main Stage will feature entertaining, educational forums presented by recognized experts on a wide range of interesting topics, including mixology, winemaking, and artisan beer brewing.
LA’s most popular gourmet food trucks, recommended by Gayot’s Top Ten List, will provide attendees with some of the most delicious, affordable food in Los Angeles.
With a portion of the event’s proceeds, LAWineFest proudly supports Sunshine Kids.
“Sunshine Kids is honored to have been selected as the official charity for the 2016 LAWineFest. After a successful 2015 event, it is our privilege to work with the LAWineFest once more,” said Executive Director Natalie Lewis.
Festival hours on Saturday are from 3 p.m.-7 p.m., and hours on Sunday are from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Hours have shifted slightly from last year to beat the heat. A session for the trade is Saturday from 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
Tickets are $90 per day (single, general admission), $120 per day (single, universal admission and include boutique winery tasting), and $15 (designated drivers––no drinking.).
General admission covers tastings, commemorative glass, event program, main stage shows, bottled water, and vendor samples. Exhibitor products will be available for sale, as well as cuisine from some of the best food trucks in LA. Like us on facebook.com/LAWINEFEST.
About the LAWineFest
The LAWineFest, in its 11th successful year, was founded in 2005 by renowned wine personality, Dr. Joel M. Fisher. This popular event blazed a trail in LA to bring wine and people together in a fun, inviting, and accessible way. Now a local institution, LAWINEFEST is known to deliver a sun-kissed event that balances fun, exploration, and education. 2016 sponsors thus far include Los Angeles Magazine, La Brea Bakery, and Icelandic Glacial.
