The Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival pours on Saturday, November 7, 2026, on the outdoor grounds of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Expect wine, craft beer, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks, and food from regional producers, with the makers there to talk about what is in your glass.
General admission is $125, and an Early Entry ticket at $165 gets you in an hour sooner. The museum says its festivals usually sell out, so do not wait for the week of.
The quick version
| When | Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2 to 5 p.m. (Early Entry at 1 p.m.) |
| Where | Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara |
| Ages | 21+ |
| Tickets | General Admission $125; Early Entry $165 |
| Weather | Outdoors, rain or shine |
| Benefits | The museum’s science and nature education programs for children |
| Event page | sbnature.org |
What’s in the glass
- Wine
- Craft beer
- Spirits
- Non-alcoholic drinks, handy for designated drivers
- Food from regional producers
The museum pitches this as a chance to meet the makers and hear the stories, science, and traditions behind each pour. Fitting, for a festival held at a natural history museum. The participating producers have not been named yet.
Is Early Entry worth $40 more?
Early Entry adds one hour to a three-hour event, so you get four hours instead of three. That is a third more tasting time, and you are in before the General Admission crowd arrives. If you plan to stay the whole afternoon and want shorter lines, it is the better buy. If you are dropping in for an hour or two, General Admission covers it.
Good to know
- 21 and over only.
- Rain or shine. It is an outdoor event, so dress for an early November afternoon outside.
- Parking: the museum keeps a separate Locations & Parking page. Check it before you go.
- Sponsors include Leslie Thomas, Mission Wealth, Flowers & Associates, Canterbury Consulting, Hub International, Schipper Construction, and Edible Santa Barbara.
Still to come
The list of wineries, breweries, distillers, and food vendors. The 824 Journal will update this guide if the museum posts it.
Sources
- Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History: Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival (date, hours, prices, offerings, age limit, beneficiary, sponsors, rain or shine)
Featured photo: Jllm06 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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