Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance Wine and Fire 2025

An epic celebration of our people, wines, and place. Join us in the Sta. Rita Hills,

About this Event

Greetings from the Sta. Rita Hills,

Make plans now to attend Wine and Fire August 14 - 17. Over 40 wineries and numerous local chefs will wine and dine you throughout the weekend. Four events to choose from, and dozens of tasting rooms ready to welcome you.

Tickets are very limited and on sale now as individual events, or as a Wine and Fire Combo Ticket.

Our Combo Weekend package includes:

Thursday night: Barn Party

Friday night: La Paulee Dinner honoring Vintner of the Year Norm Yost at Babcock Winery.

Saturday morning: Speed Tasting with a Winemaker

Saturday evening: Grand Tasting at La Purisima Mission

Shuttle Tickets are available for the evening events. (Not included in ticket pricing)

These are 21 and over events.

WINE AND FIRE EVENTS:

Barn Party Kick Off Event

Peake Ranch Winery 7290 Santa Rosa Road Buellton

August 14th 5:00 - 8:00 / $100.00 Early Bird Price until July 15th, $125.00 after July 15th

Kick off the weekend with our annual "Barn Party". This event features large format and library wines poured by our winemakers along with Fire grilled foods.

You won't want to miss this opening event of Wine and Fire!

Dinner Honoring Norm Yost, Vintner of the Year, La Paulee Style

Babcock Winery, 5175 East Hwy 246, Lompoc

August 15th Friday Night 5:30– 9:30 / $175.00 per person

Our La Paulee Dinner will be honoring our Vintner of the Year, Norm Yost and 25 years of Flying Goat Cellars. A sparkling wine reception will start the evening and be followed by a delicious BBQ dinner by High on the Hog catering. Wines for the dinner tables will be hosted by member wineries, but in the spirit of La Paulee guests are encouraged to bring their special bottles to share at their dinner table.

Speed Tasting with a Winemaker

August 16th Saturday 9:30 – 12:30 / $75.00 Early Bird Price until July 15th, $95.00 after July15th

Speed Tasting with a Winemaker is an opportunity to talk with the participating winemakers while tasting their wines. The winemakers rotate to a different table every ten minutes giving guests an opportunity to have focused conversations with 8 of our winemakers. A Fire grilled lunch will follow the discussion.

Winemakers: TBD

Grand Tasting at La Purisima Mission

2295 Purisima Road, Lompoc

August 16th 5:00 - 8:00 / $120.00 per person Early Bird, $150.00 after July 15th.

Enjoy a magical evening under the oaks at La Purisima Mission sipping fine Sta. Rita Hills wines, snacking on tasty treats, and mingling with smiling faces! Our members and chefs are excited to welcome you to our favorite tasting event of the year. Tickets are very limited, order now so you don't miss out. As an added bonus your ticket includes a Passport ticket too!

Sunday Funday - Make it your own! Check with your favorite winery for special events or enjoy the benefits of our weekend passport.

Wine and Fire Passport -August 14th - 17th / $40.00

Visit our participating tasting rooms and enjoy 2 for 1 tasting benefits. A Passport is included in the price of the Weekend combo tickets , the LaPaulee Dinner, and Grand Tasting tickets.

Plan your visits as days and hours may vary.

Shuttle tickets:( $35.00) from 3 Lompoc Hotels for the Barn Party, the La Paulee Dinner, and for our Grand Tasting at La Purisima Mission.

Pick up at Lompoc Hotels, The Hilton Garden Inn, The Embassy Suites, and O’Cairns Inn & Suites.

WHERE TO STAY AND EAT IN LOMPOC

Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance Hospitality Sponsors " Be Our Guest!"

Major Event Sponsor

Explore Lompoc

Thank you to Explore Lompoc for your support of Wine and Fire and our local wine industry.

While you're here, Explore Lompoc! Click here for more adventures and information. Hotels, restaurants, and activities.

Jump from a plane, enjoy a burger and hike at Jalama Beach, or hike through La Purisima Mission. And if you want to add in a day of golf, The Mission Club and La Purisima Golf courses are open to the public. Check out our restaurants, Old Town, giant murals and more.

Thank you to Bottle Branding for event images!

See you at Wine and Fire!







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