Lincoln Wine Fest - 4/26/25

Sip and shop in Historic Downtown Lincoln, just 30 miles from Sacramento. This event on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 1-5 pm is a wonderful way to taste the very best wines and beers of award-winning Placer County. Stroll through the shops while wine and beer samples are poured for you. The tastes are paired with delicious finger foods from local retail restaurants and vendors. Get your souvenir Lincoln Wine Fest wine glass, keep notes on the wine you like and visit our Bottle Shop at the end of the day to purchase your favorite bottles. Also included is live music, arts and crafts, and a Wine Garden in the Plaza. Check in to get your wristband and informational Passport, and enjoy an afternoon sampling wine, beer and food while getting know the unique retail venues in Lincoln. VIP ticket holders get to begin wine tasting at 12:30 pm!

Individual tickets are only $50 in advance. Group tickets purchased in 6 or more are $45 each. Group ticket sales end March 31st. Designated driver tickets are $15 and includes bottled water and food bites at participating winery retailers.

Returning in 2025! VIP Tickets will be available for sale for $65 for individuals or $60 for groups (6 or more tickets). VIP gets you early access to wine tasting a selected wine spots at 12:30 pm. It also includes a "jump the line" for registration and the bottle shop. A souvenir tasting plate with wine holder is also included. Limited number of VIP tickets are available.

The goal of our event is to introduce you to historic Downtown Lincoln, or reunite you with a town you haven't visited in a while (often right in our own backyards!). You will fall in love with the Downtown Lincoln community and Placer wineries, breweries, and restaurants that make this a favorite annual event.

To learn more:

Wineries that participated in 2024:

Bonitata Boutique Wines

Cante Ao Vinho

Ciotti Cellars

Dora Dain Wines

Elevate Wines

Happy Dayz Vineyard

Lone Buffalo Vineyards

Pescatore Vineyards

Rancho Roble Vineyards

Rappé Family Vineyards

Satticus Cellars

Secret Ravine Vineyards

S mokin' Barrel Winery

Twin Rocks

Wise Villa Winery

Beer, Cider & More:

Dueling Dogs

Various Placer County breweries

Canned Mimosas - Mosa Mimosa

2024 Tasting Retailers:

Art League of Lincoln - 580 Sixth Street

Buonarroti’s Ristorante - 460 Lincoln Blvd

FieldHaven Marketplace - 454 F St.

Goodi Goodi Gumdrops - 436 Lincoln Blvd, Suite 101

House Maroe - 436 Lincoln Blvd, Ste. 104

Lincoln Area Archives Museum - 640 Fifth St

Lincoln Family Taekwondo - 615 Fifth St.

Lincoln Florist and Gifts - 509 Lincoln Blvd

Lincoln Gold and Coin - 547 Lincoln Blvd

Lincoln Gun Exchange - 607 Lincoln Blvd

Old Town Pizza - 599 Lincoln Blvd

Rebel Hen - 436 Lincoln Blvd

Rustic Crown - 531 Lincoln Blvd, Suite A

Sierra Hills Framing - 531 Lincoln Blvd Suite B

Soli’s - 424 Lincoln Blvd, Suite 204

Speakeasy Taproom - 436 Lincoln Blvd, Ste 202

The Hen House - 505 Lincoln Blvd

Tile Liquidators - 643 Lincoln Blvd

The Waffle Shop - 4 90 Lincoln Blvd

Additional Food Merchants Include:

​California Wafer Company
Fookiefudge
SaladWorks

Retailers, wineries, breweries, and food merchants subject to change.

For attendees, we offer full glasses of wine for sale at the Wine Garden located in Beermann Plaza when you're done tasting or while you relax, listen to the band, and enjoy the Plaza.

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? Must be 21 to purchase a ticket. Valid ID is required and will be checked.

Is there a DD Ticket? Yes, a Designated Driver ticket will still be available at registration the day of for $20 which gets the attendee bottled water and small bites of food at the retail locations. Please plan ahead and drink responsibly.

Is there a Military Discount? Yes, a Military discount is available to ACTIVE military and ID will need to be presented at check-in to validate the reduced ticket price of $40. If you don't have ID, then you will need to upgrade your ticket to the price of the day-of ticket for an additional cost of $20.

Are kids or pets allowed? We highly recommend leaving both at home. Small shops and restaurants make it hard to navigate and many have a no animal policy (exception for service animals). It will make the day more enjoyable for both of you.

Is there a Group Discount? Yes, they are $45 a ticket when 6 or more are purchased together. Buy the tickets under the Group Tickets, not Individual for the discount. Group sales cut-off is the March 31st, so get your group together to take advantage of the discount. VIP Group discounts are available too for $60.

How do I become a vendor or volunteer? Vendor spots are full for 2024.

Event Subject to Change Event details, dates, times, retailers, and wineries are subject to change based on current state and local health guidelines and regulations regarding events.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Downtown Lincoln, Beermann Plaza, Lincoln, United States