11th Annual

Garagiste Festival:
Urban Exposure

June 20, 2026

We are thrilled to be bringing the 11th Annual Garagiste Festival back to the Los Angeles area at the historic Glendale Civic Auditorium. Following is our official schedule of events that includes wine, wine and more wine.

We hope you will come out and support these small, hard-working winemakers. We know you’re going to love what you taste.

A Tasting Experience Like No Other

Imagine stepping into a room buzzing with over 30 micro-wineries, each offering a kaleidoscope of flavors—more than 100 wines from 25+ grape varieties in a single afternoon. Unlike festivals that focus narrowly on one region or varietal (think Pinot Noir or Napa Valley exclusives), Garagiste Festivals throw the doors wide open. You might taste a bold Trousseau Gris from Sonoma, a funky Carignan from Mendocino, or a sparkling Picpoul Blanc from Paso Robles—all in one place. This diversity is unmatched, pulling from nearly every California AVA, from Santa Barbara to the Napa and every AVA in between. It’s a treasure hunt for wine lovers who crave the unexpected, whether it’s Cabernet or Chardonnay or a quirky blend or a grape you’ve never heard of.

Our festivals don’t just stop at variety—they prioritize access. Most Garagiste wineries lack tasting rooms or broad distribution, making these events your exclusive ticket to their creations. Early access options like the “Rare and Reserve” tastings elevate the experience further, offering library wines, club-only releases, and barrel samples that even die-hard collectors covet. With limited ticket sales, the crowd stays manageable, ensuring you can savor each pour and chat with the winemakers without elbowing through a mob.

As with all Garagiste events, only the winemakers and/or owners (often the same person) will be pouring the wines. Come meet the artists who are making some of the most exciting and innovative wines in the world!

ALL EVENTS TAKE PLACE AT THE

GLENDALE CIVIC AUDITORIUM
1401 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208

Rare & Reserve Early Access
1:00–5:00pm
$100

Grand Tasting
2:00–5:00pm
$75

You must be over 21 years of age to attend any Garagiste Festival event.
NO children (of any age), strollers, or pets allowed in the event building.

No Exceptions. Tickets are non-refundable, but transferable. All sales are final.

Hotel Partner

CLICK THE LOGO ABOVE TO BOOK DISCOUNTED ROOMS AT HYATT PLACE GLENDALE,

OR CALL THE HOTEL DIRECTLY AT 1-800-886-3657 TO RESERVE YOUR STAY.

USE THE CODE G-GW26 TO GET OUR DISCOUNTED RATE.

Rooms must be booked by May 3rd to get the group rate.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20th

Festival Ticket Levels

Rare & Reserve Early Access — 1:00-5:00pm — $100

Come early and get to taste the best of their best, as our wineries treat our Early Access guests with library, club only or reserve wines, only being poured during this first hour of the Festival (1-2pm). The Grand Tasting follows from 2-5pm with over 30+ winemakers pouring 100+ wines and 25+ varietals.  During the Grand Tasting complimentary cheese & charcuterie plates will be offered*. Water will also be provided along with samples from local artisan vendors. Signature crystal logo glass included.

ONLY 150 Tickets Available!

Grand Tasting — 2:00-5:00pm — $75

The festival’s Grand Tasting follows from 2-5pm with over 30+ winemakers pouring 100+ wines and 25+ varietals. Complimentary cheese & charcuterie plates will be offered*. Water will also be provided along with samples from local artisan vendors. Signature crystal logo glass included.

SILENT AUCTION

Our “All Wine” Silent Auction will be going from 1-4pm and is the ONLY way guests can take home some of these amazing, small lot wines. Don’t miss out on these unique bottles, winery experiences and special offerings from your favorite wineries! All proceeds from the auction support future winemakers via the Garagiste Scholarship Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.