Mark your calendars – tickets for the 18th Annual La Jolla Art & Wine Festival officially go on sale Tuesday, July 21, giving attendees their first opportunity to secure access to this year’s Wine & Beer Garden experiences ahead of the festival’s return on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Drawing more than 45,000 attendees each year, the free, two-day festival will once again transform La Jolla Village into an open-air celebration of art, wine, beer, live entertainment and community, featuring 170+ juried artists from across the U.S. and Mexico, while raising funds for local public school arts programs.
New this year, the festival is proud to welcome Frontline Wildfire Defense as a sponsor. A leader in intelligent wildfire defense systems, Frontline develops practical, technology-driven solutions that detect wildfire risk, automate response, and help protect properties before and during wildfire events, serving communities across the western U.S.
When tickets launch on Tuesday, July 21, guests will be able to choose from three Wine & Beer Garden experiences:
· Sip and Sea ($65): Includes festival entry, live entertainment, shaded seating, dance floor access, five tastings of food, wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a collectible, reusable tasting cup.
· Feeling Fancy ($75): Includes festival entry, live entertainment, shaded seating, dance floor access, eight tastings of food, wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a collectible, reusable tasting cup.
· VIP Vibes ($90): Includes festival entry, live entertainment, shaded seating, dance floor access, unlimited in-and-out privileges, 10 tastings of food, wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, a collectible reusable tasting cup, an exclusive limited-edition La Jolla Art & Wine Festival tote, and access through a dedicated VIP entrance for faster entry. VIP tickets are available while supplies last.
To purchase tickets, attendees can visit the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival website www.ljawf.com.
Beyond the Wine & Beer Garden, festival attendees can also enjoy live entertainment, a two-day silent auction, interactive experiences, pet adoption stations, and the Geppetto’s Toys Family Art Center with hands-on activities for children.
About the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Foundation
The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to bring needed funds to local public schools, art to the community, and to promote La Jolla and its merchants. Through events like the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival, the foundation strives to enhance the cultural vibrancy of the community and support local education initiatives. For more information, visit www.ljawf.com
