The Grand Tasting
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Sun, May 18 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Address (map)
123 E Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Venue
El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
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.
