1. Paso Wine Fest
Dates: May 15–18, 2025
Location: Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside Ave
What to Expect: A four-day celebration with winemaker dinners, Wine Folly-led seminars, gourmet pairings, and a Grand Tasting featuring 100+ wineries. Amenities: Shaded tasting tents, live music, artisan food, VIP lounges, ADA restrooms.
Parking: Free onsite and ADA accessible.
Nearby Stays: Hotel Cheval, Paso Robles Inn, River Lodge.
2. BlendFest on the Coast
Dates: February 20–23, 2025
Location: Cambria & San Simeon
What to Expect: Focused on Paso’s blends—GSMs, Rhônes—this coastal festival includes winemaker dinners, oceanfront tastings, and educational events.
Amenities: Oceanview venues, tasting stations, seminar areas.
Parking: Free town parking and shuttles.
Nearby Stays: Cambria Pines Lodge, Sea Otter Inn.
3. Sparkling Paso – Bubbles Lounge
Date: August 2, 2025
Location: Park Street Ballroom, Downtown Paso
What to Expect: An effervescent event featuring Paso’s best sparkling wines, brunch-style food pairings, and education.
Amenities: Indoor venue, seating, restrooms.
Parking: Downtown Paso lots and street parking.
Nearby Stays: The Piccolo, Oxford Suites Paso Robles.
4. Paso Garagiste Festival
Dates: November 7–8, 2025
Location: Paso Robles Event Center
What to Expect: Celebrates 60+ boutique, micro-production winemakers with rare varietals and small-batch styles.
Amenities: Intimate tastings, local food vendors, restroom access.
Parking: Onsite and nearby shuttle-supported lots.
Nearby Stays: Allegretto Vineyard Resort, local B&Bs.
5. Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Weekend
Date: March 2025 (TBD)
Location: Various tasting rooms, Downtown City Park
What to Expect: Zinfandel-focused weekend with exclusive releases, educational vineyard tours, and community tastings.
Amenities: Pop-up wine tents, shaded areas, restrooms.
Parking: City park lots, shuttle service.
Nearby Stays: La Bellasera Hotel, The Piccolo.
6. Festival of the Arts + Wine
Date: Memorial Day Weekend 2025
Location: Paso Robles Downtown City Park
What to Expect: A creative blend of art, sculpture, live performances, and regional wine tastings.
Amenities: Artist booths, portable restrooms, family areas.
Parking: Downtown access lots and streets.
Nearby Stays: Paso Robles Inn, garden cottages.
7. First Thursdays Concert Series
Dates: Monthly, May–October 2025
Location: J Dusi Wines, Tin City
What to Expect: Wine, music, and food trucks in an open-air setting hosted by J Dusi Wines.
Amenities: Outdoor seating, tasting bar, food zones.
Parking: Tin City lots, overflow available.
Nearby Stays: Boutique rentals, River Lodge.
8. Pear Valley Sunday Concerts
Dates: Sundays starting July 6, 2025
Location: Pear Valley Vineyard
What to Expect: Relaxing Sunday concerts with folk/blues tunes and wine tastings.
Amenities: Lawn seating, picnic zones, portable restrooms.
Parking: Onsite winery parking.
Nearby Stays: Vineyard B&Bs, Templeton lodging.
9. Opolo Blending Party
Dates: Sundays, July–September 2025
Location: Opolo Vineyards Barrel Room
What to Expect: DIY wine blending experience led by winemakers, with takeaway bottles.
Amenities: Barrel room seating, restroom facilities.
Parking: Opolo onsite + overflow.
Nearby Stays: Opolo guest suites, nearby cottages.
10. Cass Winery Harvest Retreat
Dates: October 7–9, 2025
Location: Cass Winery, Paso Highlands
What to Expect: “Winemaker’s Dude Ranch” with grape stomping, barrel tours, harvest dinners, and overnight accommodations.
Amenities: Rustic luxury lodges, restrooms, outdoor dining.
Parking: Estate parking onsite.
Nearby Stays: Cass villas, Highlands estate rentals.
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