Your Guide to the Lodi Wine Festival!

Wine lovers, rejoice! The Lodi Wine Festival is just around the corner, and if you haven’t marked your calendar yet, consider this your official invitation to celebrate all things Lodi wine on Saturday, April 5th, at the Grape Festival Grounds. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking for an excuse to enjoy a weekend of great wine and good company, this festival is the place to be.

Ticket Information

Get Your Lodi Wine Festival Tickets Here.

*This event is 21+ and over – including designated drivers*

VIP Tasting – for those looking to elevate their Lodi Wine Festival experience, VIP tickets offer an exclusive opportunity to sip in style from 1:00–5:00 PM. With a limited number of tickets available—priced at $70 in advance or $80 at the door—VIP guests enjoy early entry at 1:00 PM, giving them a head start before the Grand Tasting begins. This premium experience includes access to the VIP Lounge (open from 1:30–4:30 PM), where select wines and gourmet bites await, as well as all of the benefits of the Grand Tasting.

Grand Tasting – the Grand Tasting at the Lodi Wine Festival is your ticket to an afternoon of exceptional wine, music, and artisan shopping. From 2:00–5:00 PM, guests can enjoy unlimited tastings from up to 40 wineries, sampling the best of Lodi’s renowned wine country. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door, and each guest will receive a commemorative wine glass to take home. Sip and stroll to the sounds of live music, browse artisan craft vendor booths and listen to amazing tunes from live local artists! Don’t wait—get your tickets today and raise a glass to Lodi’s finest!

Discover Lodi Wine

The Lodi Wine Festival brings an incredible lineup and features up to 40 wineries to showcase what Lodi does best. Expect to choose from a mix of over 200 varietals grown in the Lodi AVA and live music and artisan craft vendor booths for you to stroll!

Make Lodi your Homebase for the Weekend

Lodi is the perfect home base for the Lodi Wine Festival, with lodging options to fit every traveler’s style. Make a fun weekend out of your trip and book a familiar stay like the Tru by Hilton or plan a one-of-a kind stay at the luxurious Wine & Roses Hotel & Spa. For those who want to be close to all the action, find gorgeous vacation rentals that will keep you close to our lively Downtown scene and the Lodi Wine Festival.

Getting Here

The Lodi Wine Festival is situated at the heart of our wine country, held at the Lodi Grape Festival, a short drive from Downtown Lodi, wineries, and excellent dining. Whether coming from Sacramento, the Bay Area, or Southern California and beyond, find the easiest route to get here!

• Car – Lodi is between the CA I-5 and CA 99 freeways, making it easily accessible by car from anywhere in the state.
• Train– worry-free wine tasting when you Amtrak to Lodi at our conveniently located Downtown Lodi train station, a short walk from the event.
• Plane – if you plan to fly in, Sacramento International Airport is just a 45-minute drive away!

Visit the Grape Festival website for the latest official information for the Lodi Wine Festival.