Santa Barbara County Celebration of Harvest 2010

Harvest is here!  That would be true if the grapes were flowing through the wineries, but due to this year's cooler than average summer, harvest is a few weeks behind schedule.  No worries wine enthusiasts.  The Santa Barbara County Vintners' Association, Celebration of Harvest Festival is being held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Rancho Sisquoc Winery in the Santa Maria Valley.  Aside from the Festival, local wineries will open their doors for all you to enjoy their wines throughout the Harvest Festival weekend from October 8-11.  Check out your favorite wineries online for special events and hours. 

All of your favorite Santa Barbara County wineries will be pouring new releases at the Festival to showcase the regions diverse varietals and blends, including Rhone-style wines, Bordeaux blends and Pinot Noir.  Besides some of the best wine in California, you'll be treated to some of the finest cuisine in the Central Coast from dozens of local restaurants and caterers, including Full of Life Flatbread, Ballard Inn, Hitching Post, Los Olivos Cafe, Trattoria Grapolo and Petros.

Come celebrate Harvest 2010 in Santa Barbara County and savor award-winning wines and cuisine. If you are not convinced, check out these photos from the 2009 Celebration of Harvest at Rancho Sisquoc.

What: Santa Barbara County Vintners' Association, Celebration of Harvest Festival
Who: Santa Barbara County Vintners, local restaurants and caterers, live music
When: Saturday, October 9, 2010, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Rancho Sisquoc Winery, 6600 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria (Directions)
Cost: $65 ($75 at the door).  Free parking.  Shuttles available from Santa Maria, Solvang and Santa Barbara