Downtown Vibe Wine Fest returns to Paso Robles in August
Event will feature 25 downtown wineries and three ticketed experiences
– The Downtown Vibe Wine Fest will return to Paso Robles on Aug. 2, offering a full day of wine, food, and live music in the city’s historic downtown.
The event will be centered around the recently renovated Paso Robles Inn and will feature 25 downtown wineries and three ticketed experiences from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The festival is organized by the Downtown Wine District and will highlight wines from all 11 sub-regions of the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area.
The day begins at 11 a.m. with The Bubbles Lounge at the Tetto Rooftop Bar at the Piccolo Hotel. Ten local producers will serve sparkling wines alongside light brunch bites. Tickets for this portion are $40.
From 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Paso Robles Wine and Food Pairing will take place in the Matador Room at the Paso Robles Inn. Wineries participating in this tasting include Dracaena, Pianetta, Sea Shell Cellars, Serial Wines and Stilson Cellars. The wines will be paired with dishes prepared by Chef Michael Freeman and the Paso Robles Inn culinary team. Tickets for this experience are $60.
The final event, the Downtown Vibe Grand Tasting, runs from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Paso Robles Inn Grand Ballroom. More than two dozen local wineries and five area restaurants will participate. Live music will be featured throughout. Tickets are $75.
Participating wineries include Alamar Wines, Alpha Omega Collective, Bushong Vintage Company, CaliPaso Winery, Cloak and Dagger Wines, Cordant Winery, Decemil Estate Wines, Derby Wine Estates, Dracaena Wines, Hayseed and Housdon, High Camp Wines, Hope On Park, Hoyt Family Vineyards, Indigené Cellars, Justin Wines, LXV Wines, Midpoint Winery, PasoSecco, Pianetta Winery, Rockbound Cellars, Sea Shell Cellars, Serial Wines, Stilson Cellars, Tank Garage Winery and Tudor Wines.
The Paso Robles Inn, established 136 years ago, has undergone a $15 million renovation. The upgrades include refreshed guest accommodations, updated event spaces and expanded wine programming. Chef Michael Freeman leads the inn’s culinary direction. The Charlie Palmer Collective is scheduled to take over operation of all food and beverage services at the Paso Robles Inn and The Piccolo, including in-room dining and catering, beginning in late 2025 and early 2026.
More information and tickets are available at https://my805tix.com/e/the-downtown-vibe-2025.
