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| Frequently Asked Questions Is there really unlimited wine tasting? There will be about 400 wines to select from , so yes, we would say it's unlimited. We want everyone to have fun and enjoy the Wine Festival, and remember.....pace yourself, have something to eat and drink plenty of water between wine samples! Don't drive if you've had too much - .08 is very low! What does my ticket entitle me to? An all-event VIP Weekend Pass ticket holder - Admission to our Friday, July18, "Sunset Rare Wine Tasting" event at Chase Palm Park Plaza (at the Carousel). - Free signed '07 CWF poster (1st 350 sold - Pick it up at the event) - Advance Admission to the "Reds, Whites & Blues" wine festival on Saturday, July 19 - One hour "preview tasting" from Noon - 1 pm at the Saturday Wine Festival. Access to all wines and foods. - Over-sized 18 oz. long-stemmed logo wine glass - Admission to the VIP Pavilion at the Wine Festival: Exclusive live jazz pianist, special reserve wine service, crackers and snacks served, lounge seating, bottled water etc. "I stopped going to wine festivals except for this event. This one is the best. Best organized, best wineries, food and location" James K., Thousand Oaks, Ca General Admission Ticket - Reds, Whites & Blues Wine Festival - Admission from 1 - 4 pm on Saturday, July 19 - Free over-sized (18 0z.) long-stemmed logo wine glass - Unlimited wine sampling from over 300 California wines, local and regional craft brewers, free bottles of Fiji water, free fruit juices etc. - Unlimited food sampling from dozens of top Santa Barbara area restaurants - Unlimited artisan bread, cheese, cracker and fruit sampling from local and regional food purveyors - Free live blues band on stage - Free drawings to win wine all day long - Free admission to silent auction areas to bid on wine and other exotic items "Price-wise, this festival is a bargain. I go to lots of wine events with far fewer wines to taste, little food and no music and I pay $80 - $100. Keep it up!" Terry D., Santa Barbara Can I buy wine and food inside the Festival? You CAN order wine from any winery, but they must process and deliver your order from their winery. It's illegal to deliver even one bottle of wine at the Festival. No food is sold. Your ticket entitles you to all vendors once inside. THIS IS A NON-SMOKING EVENT. What shall I wear? SHOES and SHIRT are required. No swimsuits please. Casual sportswear is recommended. Shorts, t-shirts, jeans, and other comfortable wear are allowed. Sandals, flip-flops etc. are allowed. No bare feet! Ladies, we DON'T recommend high heals since the event is mostly on grass and uneven surfaces. "We had a ball. It was pretty hot at the beach. Thank you Fiji for the free water. We loved the VIP Pavilion too. Save us two tickets to this year's event." Tom T., Santa Monica, CA IMPORTANT: Bring a hat and sunscreen - Santa Barbara sun is great, but it burns! Can I bring my pet? Sorry, leave Fido and Fluffy home. You will not be admitted with any animal. Even though we love pets, we can't be responsible for them and others in attendance may not like them as much as we do. Guide dogs for the blind, OK. No pets or people with pets allowed. Handicap friendly? The City of Santa Barbara has designed current access requirements on all walkways and restroom facilities in their park. The Festival rents portable restrooms including two handicap-friendly units and hand rinsing areas. This event is held on grass, no cement walkways. "This event was very well run. We had lots of wine, lots of fun and loved the music too." Jeannie L., Los Angeles, CA Where can I park my car? There are several public parking lots within 1/4 mile of Chase Palm Park. There is also electric trolley shuttle service available. "We love coming to Santa Barbara for the weekend." "We found a new favorite wine last year at the Festival!" Marilyn V., Palos Verdes Estates, CA Can I bring my child/stroller? Sorry, we love kids too, but by law, we cannot, under any circumstances allow anyone under 21 years of age on the premises. NO exceptions. No infants, no strollers, no toddlers, no babies in backpacks, carriers, pouches, slings etc. Can I bring a designated driver? Yes, designated drivers over 21 are allowed in at 50% off ticket price. They may enjoy non-alcoholic beverages, food samples etc. They will receive a distinctive wrist band and we do monitor designated driver's for alcohol consumption. If found sampling wine etc. They will be required to pay for a full price ticket immediately or be asked to leave the premises. "Good for you. Foodbank does really good work. I bid on and won a double magnum of my favorite wine at the silent auction! I'll be back next year." Jeremy H., San Luis Obispo, CA Is there seating? Can I bring my chairs and blankets for a picnic? Sorry, this is an organized wine tasting event and we prefer attendees to circulate through the winery exhibits. There is no picnic area or concert area. |
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