Raise a glass to Santa Barbara’s vibrant wine country at the The Grand Tasting , the signature event of the 2025 Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, on Sunday, May 17, 2025, from 2:00 - 5:00 PM (with VIP early access beginning at 1:00 PM) at the iconic El Presidio de Santa Bárbara. Framed by the historic walls of California’s oldest presidio, this open-air celebration brings together the very best of Santa Barbara’s viticulture and culinary talent in a way that honors Julia Child’s enduring love of food, wine, and joyful gathering.
This can’t miss, wine-forward, signature event features:
- One stop wine tasting from more than 40 wineries all across Santa Barbara County
- Beloved and rare grape varietals from all around the world
- Wisdom from some of Santa Barbara’s top winemakers
- Panel discussions moderated by the Santa Barbara Independent’s Matt Kettman
- Food samplings from local makers including avocado and olive oil tastings
- Live music with the Salty Strings
- Beat the crowd with VIP Early Access including reserved chapel seating for panel discussions and reserved table seating.
Tickets can be purchased online here . The full lineup for the 2025 Santa Barbara Culinary Experience can be found at sbce.events .