All-new for 2022! New location and a new name! Paso Wine Fest will take place at the Paso Robles Event Center which offers built-in amenities as well as dedicated parking, concessions, restrooms, shade, and additional outdoor venues for enhanced experiences. The event weekend offers visitors the chance to explore Paso Robles Wine Country with four days of wine tastings, winemaker dinners, live music, and more! Paso Wine Fest offers elevated guest experiences for visitors. Two stages will feature three bands, a new VIP exclusive space, and a shaded picnic area that will give guests the opportunity to sit and dine while enjoying Paso’s delicious diversity of wines. Paso Wine Fest kicks off Thursday, May 19 with two Winemaker Dinners at Thomas Hill Organics and The Hatch. Winemakers cruise the floor sharing their wines and stories behind the label, all with locally sourced and harvested cuisine that is sure to delight the palate. You won’t want to miss the Friday, May 20 Paso Starry Night Dinner. Join us for a unique dining experience where we have matched Paso’s best chefs with some of the region’s most iconic wine brands. This specially created winemaker dinner showcases wine country cuisine and the true stars of Paso Robles Wine Country, the chefs, and winemakers! This sure-to-sell-out event seats up to 100, spread outdoors under a warm Paso night sky. Start your morning on Saturday, May 21 at one of the fun and educational Winemaker Seminars. Winemakers geek out and present wines that are emblematic of the region as a whole, with plenty of detail on what makes the soil, climate, and geography so impactful and how that is reflected in the glass. Come nerd out with us then head into the Paso Wine Fest Grant Tasting event. On Saturday, May 21, 95 wineries come together at the Paso Robles Event Center to share their wines during the Grand Tasting. The 2022 Grand Tasting features many elements to make your Paso Wine Fest even more fun. Artisan vendors will be showcasing their wares at a makers market showcase. Multiple food vendors are serving up delicious festival-friendly food, for purchase, to go with your wine in hand. . Plus your ticket includes a $10 food voucher! Two stages bring the audio to the table in this multi-sense jubilee, bands are set to perform all day. Guests are welcome to bring in their own picnics, blankets, and chairs to post up in the shade and enjoy the festivities. New in 2022 is the VIP Pass! This elevated ticket grants the guest exclusive parking, a separate entrance, private bathrooms, the DJ Lounge, delectable bites from local chefs, and tastes of Paso’s most exclusive wines Spend Sunday, May 22 exploring weekend activities at 150+ wineries, including barrel tastings, artisanal food pairings, live music, and so much more! Head out into wine country to discover your new favorite winery and go home with wines you can only get by visiting Paso Robles Wine Country.