Garagiste Wine Festival: Urban Exposure
Garagiste Festival: Urban Exposure in Glendale, CA — 30+ California micro-wineries pour 150+ wines at the Civic Auditorium each June; 11th in 2026. $10–$100.
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The story
About this festival.
Garagiste Wine Festival: Urban Exposure is the Los Angeles edition of the Garagiste Festival, an indoor grand tasting of California micro-wineries at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 North Verdugo Road, in Glendale, California. The 11th annual edition was Saturday, June 20, 2026. More than 30 micro-production wineries pour over 150 wines from 25-plus grape varieties, drawn from nearly every California AVA, and only the winemakers or owners pour.
Most of the producers have no tasting room or distribution, so the festival is the one place to taste and buy them. Tickets ran $10 to $100 by tier, with a Rare and Reserve early-access session for library wines and barrel samples. Attendance is capped, seating is open, the hall is air-conditioned, and complimentary cheese, charcuterie and water are included, with a silent auction and $7 parking on site.
Getting there
Location & logistics.
What to expect
The experience.
A mix of varietals from regional producers. Start light, work toward the bigger reds.
Held at Glendale Civic Auditorium in Glendale. Check the venue page for layout details.
A mix of regulars and newcomers. Knowledgeable pourers happy to walk you through what you're tasting.
Arrive early, hit your must-try wineries first, then wander. That's the move.
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