Paso Wine Fest — Wine Tastings & Music

Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance is running Paso Wine Fest across May 15-17, 2026, with events centered in Paso Robles and billed as a weekend showcase for the region’s wineries. The alliance’s event pages list Friday’s Paired Paso, Saturday’s Grand Tasting and Sunday’s Sparkling Paso as the main public events. Saturday’s Grand Tasting is taking place at the Paso Robles Event Center, where organizers say more than 120 wineries and local craft distillers are participating. Music, culinary bites and artisan vendors are also listed as part of the program. ### Which events are on the schedule this weekend? Friday, May 15, opened with Paired Paso from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Paso Robles Event Center, according to the alliance’s main events page. The event pairs Paso Robles wineries with chefs for wine-and-food matches that attendees and a judging panel vote on, the event listing says. Saturday, May 16, centers on the Grand Tasting from noon to 4:30 p.m., with general admission running from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and VIP early entry beginning at noon. (pasowine.com) Sunday, May 17, closes the weekend with Sparkling Paso from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Paris Valley Road Estate Winery, the alliance says. ### What does a Saturday Grand Tasting ticket include? The Grand Tasting page lists ticket prices at $135 to $250 for the May 16 event. (pasowine.com) Organizers say the ticket includes access to more than 120 Paso wineries, complimentary culinary bites, live entertainment, local artisan vendors, a commemorative wine glass and food available for purchase. The VIP Early Entry Pass was marked sold out for 2026 on the event page. (pasowine.com) The alliance says VIP guests receive early entry and access to a lounge with exclusive wines, oysters from Grace & Rose, charcuterie from Alba Provisions, sweet offerings from Leo Leo Gelato, live music by Jon Millsap and a Travel Paso tote bag. ### Who is pouring and performing at the event? More than 120 Paso Robles wineries are scheduled to pour at the Grand Tasting, according to the wineries page for the event. (pasowine.com) The alliance also says local craft spirit producers will be present. The music page says several winery activations will feature DJs, while KRUSH 92.5 is set to host live winemaker interviews. Adam Montiel, host of “Where Wine Takes You,” is also scheduled to record a podcast episode during the event, according to the alliance. (pasowine.com) ### How does this fit into Paso Robles wine country’s broader calendar? May 2026 is being promoted by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance as Paso Robles Wine Month, a monthlong campaign built around winery events, retail promotions and sweepstakes. (pasowine.com) The alliance’s homepage and events listings describe Paso Wine Fest as one of the area’s major annual festivals. The festival website says the weekend includes additional winery-hosted events beyond the three main public gatherings. (pasowine.com) An older alliance post describing the broader festival format said the event weekend has historically included winemaker dinners, vineyard tours, classes and other activities across the region, though the current 2026 main-events page highlights Paired Paso, the Grand Tasting and Sparkling Paso. (pasowine.com) ### Where can attendees check details before heading out? The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance has posted event maps, winery listings, food vendor pages and ticket information on its Paso Wine Fest pages. The Grand Tasting listing also directs visitors to lodging options through Travel Paso. Sunday, May 17, is the next scheduled public event, with Sparkling Paso set for 11 a.m. at Paris Valley Road Estate Winery, according to the alliance’s main events page. (pasowine.com) The same site carries the current schedule and event-specific details for attendees checking plans this weekend. (pasowine.com) (pasowine.com)