Novemberfest Craft Beer, Mead & Wine Festival
Novemberfest in Vista, CA — 12th annual charity tasting of craft beer, wine and mead at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, unlimited pours. Nov 7, 2026. $45.
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Novemberfest Craft Beer, Mead & Wine Festival is a 21-and-over charity tasting at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in Vista, California, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, and the 2026 event is the 12th annual. Tickets are $45 and include unlimited tastings of craft beer, wine and mead from local producers, with live music, food and vendor booths across the gardens. Every dollar goes to the gardens and to the Amigos de Vista Lions Club's charities.
The pour list leans toward North County San Diego's brewing community, with wine and mead alongside, so it suits mixed groups better than wine-only drinkers. No children or pets are allowed. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens sits on the hill above Brengle Terrace Park in Vista, about 40 minutes north of downtown San Diego.
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What to expect
The experience.
A mix of varietals from regional producers. Start light, work toward the bigger reds.
Held at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in Vista. Check the venue page for layout details.
Friendly to first-timers — no one is going to quiz you on Pinot. Ask questions, take notes, enjoy.
Run by Alta Vista Botanical Gardens and Amigos de Vista Lions Club with proceeds supporting community causes. Tickets give back, which sets the tone.
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