The 6th Annual Meading at the Garden is being held on APRIL 2, 2022 at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in Vista, CA. As always, 100% of all proceeds are donated to the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. General Admission begins at 1pm. The largest Mead festival on the West Coast, Meading at the Garden features over 35 Meaderies, cideries, and breweries. Come join hundreds of other Mead enthusiasts, homebrewers, aficionados, and fans for unlimited tasters of the world’s oldest fermented beverage — Mead! There will also be plenty of beer on hand from some of North County’s finest breweries. Enjoy gourmet food from local restaurants including Best Pizza and Brew, Bread and Cheese, Sticky Chicken, Psivilized, and Aubuchon BBQ!! Also check out the meadmaking demonstration, regular honey tastings, and live bee exhibit!
Join us for a very special gourmet VIP Mead Pairing* at 11 AM! Enjoy a delicious 6-course gourmet pairing featuring primer, starter, appetizer, entree, dessert, and aperitif. Meadmaker Dave Nichols and Chef Aaron Love from Partake in Vista will be on hand for a guided pairing of modern mead and contemporary cuisine. Explore gourmet creations as we experiment with old and new flavor combinations.
*VIP ticket required for entry.
Enjoy live music on the VIP and main stage with talented local bands. This year we have Blue Creek 11-12:45 (VIP Stage), Gone Pontos 1-2 (Main Stage), and Dread Crew of Oddwood 2:30-4:30 (Main Stage).
Explore the renaissance of the Viking Village. This Viking-themed mini-village features axe-throwing, live blacksmithing, and leatherworking.
Buy raffle tickets and win valuable merchandise! With dozens of prizes donated by breweries, homebrewers, meadmakers, and local establishments, the raffle is your ticket to valuable goods with giveaways throughout the day. With every raffle ticket purchase, you directly support the gardens! Your donation helps pay for much-needed improvements and maintenance, education, and natural resources like water and power.
Experience meadmaking firsthand at the mead brewing demonstration with the North County Homebrewers Association. Experience honey firsthand as well, with periodic honey tastings throughout the day from Temecula Valley Honey Company. Check out the live bee hive at the San Diego Beekeeper’s Society area!
Our premier Sponsor for the event is Bear Roots Brewing Co. Our other distinguished Sponsors includes Vista Village Pub, Best Pizza and Brew, and Wild West Brew Supply.
meading.org
What: Meading at the Garden 2022
Where: Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, Vista, CA.
When: April 2, 2022
Hours: Gen Admission: 1pm-5pm
Why: Mead fundraiser to raise awareness and funds. 100% of all proceeds donated to AVBG!
Included With Admission: One 5oz taster glass with unlimited tasters, One raffle ticket.
VIP includes 6-course gourmet mead/food pairing with Chef Aaron of Partake, and Meadmaker Dave Nichols.
21+ ONLY event, No Dogs Allowed.
General Admission: $35.
