The 17th annual OC Food & Wine Celebration is Saturday, April 3, 2027, at the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach, home of the Pageant of the Masters. It is an all-inclusive afternoon of wine, spirits, craft beer, and restaurant bites, and every ticket helps the Roosters Foundation of Orange County support local children’s charities.
General admission runs 3 to 6 p.m., and VIP guests get in an hour early. Tickets go on sale online in December 2026. Here is what the organizers have posted as of September 28, 2026.
The quick version
| When | Saturday, April 3, 2027. VIP entry 2 p.m., general admission 3 to 6 p.m. |
| Where | Festival of Arts, Pageant of the Masters grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 |
| Highlights | Wine, spirits, and craft beer tastings, restaurant samples, live music, an online charity auction |
| Ages | 21 and over only. No children or pets. |
| Tickets | On sale online in December 2026. 2027 prices not posted yet. |
| Weather | Rain or shine. No refunds. |
| Parking | Not included. Nearby city lots, or free parking in Lot 16 with a free trolley. |
| Official site | ocfwc.com |
What’s on the menu
Your ticket covers food samples and beverage tastings while supplies last, plus a tasting glass. The 2027 lineup has not been posted, but the 2026 list gives a good sense of the afternoon.
- 2026 wineries: Ascension Cellars, Austin Hope, Benovia Winery, Bianchi Winery, Cowboy Canyon Winery, Dierberg Vineyards, Foris Winery, Graveyard Vineyards, Navarro Vineyards, Opolo Vineyards, Star Lane Vineyards, and Vinyl Vineyards, among others.
- 2026 spirits: Grey Goose, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Aberfeldy Scotch, Cazadores Tequila, and Cocijo Mezcal, among others.
- 2026 breweries: The Bruery, Chapman Crafted Beer, Evans Brewing Company, and Pfeffer Brewing Company.
- 2026 food: Knolls Restaurant, Nirvana by Chef Lindsay, Oceans & Earth Restaurant, Seasons 52, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, Smoqued California BBQ, Dupont Centre Café, and U4U Chocolates, among others.
For 2026, the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce listing counted about 60 vendors, plus live music and auction items. The auction runs online, with mobile bidding, through the organizers’ auction site.
Tickets
| Ticket | Entry | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | 3 p.m. | Stemless tasting glass |
| VIP | 2 p.m. | VIP Lounge access and a stemmed wine glass |
- When: The official site says ticket sales open in December, online only.
- What it cost last year: For the April 2026 edition, the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce listed general admission at $125 and VIP at $150, with early bird pricing through February 28. Treat that as a guide only until 2027 prices are posted.
- Refunds and transfers: No refunds. Tickets can be transferred before the event with advance planning.
- No early admission: Doors open at your ticket’s entry time.
Getting there
- Parking is not included. The organizers say Laguna Beach city Lots 10, 11, 12, and 13 are the closest, with $4 all-day public parking.
- Free option: Park free in Lot 16 and ride the free trolley.
- Plan ahead: The organizers point to the Laguna Beach Parking app and lagunabeachparking.net, and a parking map is on the auction site.
- Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are strongly encouraged.
Tips
- Supplies are limited. Samples are poured while supplies last. A VIP ticket gets you in an hour before general admission.
- Nothing leaves with you. Alcohol cannot leave the venue, glasses must be empty when you exit, and bottles cannot be carried out.
- Pace yourself. Three hours of pours goes fast. Eat as you sip, drink water between tastes, and book your ride home before the first glass.
- Behave. The organizers say security can remove guests for disorderly conduct.
Family notes
This is an adults-only afternoon: 21 and over, with no children and no pets. The kids benefit in a different way, since proceeds go to children’s charities.
Where the money goes
The Roosters Foundation of Orange County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that says it supports more than 15 small charities that feed, protect, educate, and nurture children and their families across the county. The organization has been around for more than 40 years, according to the official site, and 2027 marks the 17th OC Food & Wine Celebration.
Accessibility
The official site does not list accessibility details. For questions, the Roosters Foundation lists Events Director Penny Strenger at (949) 677-3404 and ocroosters@cox.net.
Still to come
As of September 28, 2026: 2027 ticket prices and the ticket link, the 2027 wineries, breweries, spirits, and restaurants, the live music, and auction items. The 824 Journal will update this guide when they are posted.
Sources
- Orange County Food & Wine Celebration, official site (2027 date, times, venue, ticket tiers, sale timing, rules, parking, 2026 participants, beneficiary)
- Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce: OC Food and Wine Celebration, April 11, 2026 (2026 prices, vendor count)
- Roosters Foundation: Events (2027 date and venue, 17th edition)
Featured photo: Festival of Arts via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
