13th Annual
Garagiste Festival
Paso Robles
November 8-10, 2024
Sunday Passport Details
Who’s Pouring What
Friday Rare & Reserve Wine List
We are thrilled to be coming back for the 13th Annual Garagiste Festival in downtown Paso Robles. Following is our official schedule of events that includes wine, wine and more wine. Some great nibbles, too. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to taste rare, hard-to-find, world-class wines and meet the artisans who create them. You are going to love what you taste!
ABOUT
Discover and taste amazing, cutting edge wines from over 50 high-quality, micro-production, commercial winemakers from Paso Robles.
Most of these excellent, but hard-to-find, artisans do not have tasting rooms, and can’t be found on “wine country” maps. Many sell out their wines quickly to their allocation lists. The Garagiste Festival gives you the opportunity to get in on the ground floor and meet these winemakers in person as they share their wines and their stories.
What’s the big deal about being small? These are artisans in the true sense of the word. Their wines are created from personal passion, not a marketing strategy. These are NOT supermarket wines, and the difference is astounding. Come taste for yourself!
We are currently finalizing all the details but following is our basic schedule of events that includes wine, wine and more wine. Some nibbles too.:) We hope you will come out and support these small, hard-working winemakers. We know you’re going to love what you taste.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & TICKET PRICING
FRIDAY
Rare & Reserve Tasting
Friday 6:30-9:00pm
$95
SATURDAY
VIP All-Day Access
Saturday 11:30am–8:30pm
$159
Early Access Grand Tasting
Saturday 1–5pm
$99
Grand Tasting
Saturday 2–5pm
$79
Rockin’ After-Party
Saturday 5:30-8:30pm
$25
WEEKEND PASS
All Events both Friday & Saturday
Including All Day VIP Access & After Party
$215
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8th
Friday Night Rare & Reserve Party
6:30-9:00pm Rare & Reserve Tasting — $95 Online / $110 at the door, if available.
Pavilion on the Lake
9315 Pismo Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
Start the weekend off right by tasting the best of the best! Attendees will get to experience over 50 of the best wines our Garagistes have to offer - only available at this event! No Repeats! White and reds, library, sneak peeks, club only, vintage verticals and even a few barrel samples. These are top-of-the-line wines that rarely see the light of day and will surely impress your palate! Due to the rarity of these wines tickets are limited. The evening also includes a French-inspired buffet provided by Stein’s BBQ & Catering. Designated driver tickets available.
An intimate party to energize and impress your palate — Only 200 Tickets Available.
ATASCADERO HOTEL OPTIONS
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Paso Robles Atascadero are offering a 20% off discount per night with their ‘Wine Event Rate”. Just call 805-462-3500 or use the code “WNH” when booking online.
EVENING SPONSORED BY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9th
The Main Event at the Paso Fairgrounds
11:30am–8:30pm VIP All-Day — $159 - Check-in starts at 11:15am — Must be purchased in advance
1–5pm Early Access — $99 Online / $110 at the door, if available
2–5pm Grand Tasting — $79 Online / $89 at the door
5:30-8:30pm Rockin’ After-Party — $25 — Must be purchased in advance
Paso Event Center
2198 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Saturday Tasting Seminar
11:30am-12:30pm *VIP Ticket & Weekend Pass Only
The day begins by bringing back one of the most popular features of the Garagiste Festivals, it’s our engaging, educational and unique winemaker panel and tasting seminar. The seminar is only available as part of the VIP All-Day and Weekend Pass tickets, which also includes a Wine Country Box Lunch* from local favorite Jeffrys Wine Country BBQ, early access to the Grand Tasting (at 1pm) and entry into the After Party.
1500 Cases & a Plan(e): The Gary Eberle Story
A Trip Across the Vintages with an Original Paso Pioneer
Join us in celebrating the life and wines of local legend, iconoclast and winemaking pioneer Gary Eberle. Not only does 2024 mark the 45th year since the release of Eberle’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, the winery was also recently crowned 2024 Winery of the Year by the Central Coast Wine Competition.
A consummate storyteller, Gary is a winemaker who was instrumental in building the vineyards and reputation of Paso Robles, creating singular wines that would help propel the region onto the world wine map and make it one of the most popular wine country towns in America.
This seminar will explore the breadth of Gary’s winemaking journey from his discovery of food and wine in New Orleans in the late 1960s to beginning his own winery in 1979 - producing just 1500 cases and piloting his own plane across America to promote his wines - to growing his budding winery into the Paso legend it has become today.
Of course, as with all of our seminars, attendees will have the pleasure of tasting Gary’s favorite Eberle wines and learn why they are so special to him and his journey. A not to be missed exploration of wine history with the man behind one of Paso’s most famous, approachable and longstanding brands.
Panelist: Gary Eberle, owner Eberle Winery, Central Coast Wine Competition 2024 Winery of the Year
Saturday Grand Tasting
The festival’s Grand Tasting follows from 2-5pm with over 50 winemakers pouring 200+ wines and 20+ varietals. Complimentary cheese & charcuterie plates will be available by Vivant Cheese, along with free bottled water. Take a minute to relax or shop with local vendors in our Artisan Marketplace.
Our “All Wine” Silent Auction will be going from 1-4pm and is the ONLY way guests can take home these amazing wines. Don’t miss out on these unique bottles and special offerings from your favorite wineries! All proceeds from the auction support the Garagiste Scholarship Fund at Cal Poly SLO.
Rockin’ After-Party
5:30-8:30pm — $25
The day is capped with the festival’s traditional Rockin’ After-Party from 5:30-8:30pm, where VIP and Weekend Pass guests mingle with the winemakers, grab some local craft brews, share some more wine and listen to some live tunes to unwind from a long day.
ARTISAN VENDORS
HOTEL PARTNERS
We hope if you need a place to stay during the Festival you will consider one of our supporting hotels.
TRADE AND MEDIA
Media entry begins at 1:00pm. Members of the Media, please contact Melanie Webber at melanie@mwebbcom.com to register and gain admittance. Only media from accredited websites and papers will be admitted.
If you are a member of the wine trade (wine bar or shop owner / licensed distributor or restaurant owner), please contact us at info@garagistefestival.com for our trade discount code for early access to Saturday’s Grand Tasting.
VOLUNTEERS
Please contact us at heather@garagistefestival.com if you are interested in volunteering at the Festival. You must be over 21 years old to qualify.
DISCLAIMERS
*We make no promises/ guarantees that any refreshments / food and / or beverages are free of any allergens or health restricting products. We will not be held responsible / liable for any illness that may occur while consuming at his/her own free will and at his / her own discretion.
No ONE under 21 will be admitted to the building. This includes small children and babies. We understand they will not be drinking but this is the policy of the ABC and not allowed under our event license. We appreciate your understanding.
We know you love your pets, but this is a walk-around tasting, so ONLY licensed service animals will be allowed in the building.
No Refunds. All Sales Are Final.