Wine Festival in Santa Barbara

Thursday - Saturday, July 15-17

The California Wine Festival taking place in Santa Barbara over the next few days is chock full of wine-tasting events.   Thursday night’s tasting (6:30-9 p.m.) has an Old Spanish Days theme with flamenco dancing and tapas.  Friday night’s tasting (6:30-9 p.m.) takes place at Chase Palm Park.  On Saturday (1-4 p.m.) it’s a beachside wine and food tasting event.  Tickets ($49-$179) can be purchased at the official website or by calling 800-595-4849.  Note:  all events are for those 21 and older, no pets or smoking allowed.