North County’s premier and largest West Coast Mead festival returns this spring, bringing together meaderies, cideries, breweries, wineries, and artisan producers for an afternoon of tastings, live music by The Silk Button Butchers, and local food vendors. Guests receive a commemorative tasting glass, raffle prizes, a Mead Making demonstration, and access to Viking Village, including Axe Throwing and Blacksmithing.
Guests can sample a diverse selection of handcrafted meads—from traditional dry varietals to fruit- and botanical-infused creations—while strolling scenic garden pathways. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet producers, learn about the craft of fermentation.
The Exclusive VIP 5-Course Mead Pairing Experience | 10:45–12:45 p.m. Designed for discerning guests seeking a deeper connection to honey wine and culinary artistry, this intimate, guided tasting unfolds during early VIP access hours in the Rose Garden. With limited seating to ensure a personalized experience, attendees are treated to a thoughtfully curated five- course meal pairing featuring specialty and small-batch meads—many rare, reserve, or experimental releases not widely available.
More than a tasting, this exclusive experience offers the opportunity to engage directly with mead makers, explore the craftsmanship behind each bottle, and savor a memorable sensory journey celebrating the artistry of fermentation and cuisine.
Exclusive VIP 5-Course Meal Mead & Cider Pairing Experience $120.00
General Admission 1:00-5:00 p.m.
$45.00 ending 3/4/26, $50.00 3/5-4/3/26, $55.00 purchased at the event.
