OJAI — For 34 years, the Ojai Wine Festival has served as the primary non-profit fundraising effort of the Rotary Club of Ojai-West Foundation and its numerous philanthropic endeavors. From the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to Girl’s Empowerment Workshops, proceeds from the Ojai Wine Festival have donated more than $1,400,000 to Rotary’s charity efforts around the world.
This year, event participants of The 34th Annual Ojai Wine Festival can taste wines from all of California’s unique growing domains in one beautiful lakeside location. An exceptional group of over 60 award winning boutique wineries, garagiste winemakers as well as world renowned wine producers will be sampling their wines. Over 35 local, regional, and international craft beers will be available for tasting. Event-goers can enjoy an enchanting silent auction, browse talented artisans’ fine jewelry, art, and wine-inspired home décor pieces and accessories while enjoying music from local dance band Area 51. A selection of local caterers, restaurants and food trucks will also be on-site selling culinary creations all day. The Sommeliers of the American Riviera will conduct a wine judging for participating wineries at the event with Gold, Silver and Bronze level award certificates.
For additional information or to purchase tickets for The 34th Annual Ojai Wine Festival, please visit www.ojaiwinefestival.com
Event Details
- What: The 34th Annual Ojai Wine Festival
- When: Sunday, June 14th from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Where: Lake Casitas Recreation Area, 11093 Santa Ana Road Ventura, CA 93001
About Ojai Wine Festival: In 1987, the Rotary Club of Ojai-West launched a small wine-tasting event to bring fine wine and craft beer together for Ojai Valley Residents. Now in its 34th year, the Ojai Wine Festival has grown into a regionally recognized signature fundraising event that attracts over 4,000 people from Northern, Central, and Southern California. All proceeds directly support various charitable causes including improving education, aiding with women and children’s health, and supporting activities that enrich the lives of area youth. Fitting examples of important projects include our science based Rotary Floating Classroom, Third Grade Dictionary Project, Nordhoff High School’s “Service Above Self” scholarships for graduating seniors and the Girl’s Empowerment Workshop. This year’s principal international project is Polio Plus, the worldwide fight to end the paralyzing disease polio.
Spread along the shoreline of picturesque Lake Casitas, the Ojai Wine Festival has evolved into one of Southern California’s premier beverage tasting experiences. Every year, over 60 award winning wineries and a prime selection of craft breweries participate, along with a selection of local restaurants, caterers, and fine arts and crafts vendors. The Sommeliers of the American Riviera conduct a live wine judging as wineries compete for gold, silver or bronze level awards. The atmosphere is enhanced by a steady stream of live music by Area 51 and complimentary boat rides on the Rotary Floating Classroom. Guests can shop for one of a kind gifts, or bid on bottles of fine wine, private wine tastings, VIP winery tours, and other luxury items at the annual Silent Auction.
To learn more visit, http://ojaiwinefestival.com/.