Los Gatos Spring Wine Walk 2026

Los Gatos Spring Wine Walk 2026 is a general admission wine walk held annually on April 25, 2026, in downtown Los Gatos, California — drawing up to 1,200 participants across 35+ tasting locations in a single afternoon. Running from 2 PM to 5 PM, the event is organized by the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce and is priced at $60 per person in advance and $70 at the door.

The format is straightforward and walkable: attendees check in at one of two locations — the Automobuild Breezeway at 100 N. Santa Cruz Avenue or Old Town Center at 50 University Avenue — and receive a wristband, wine glass, and map. From there, participants move at their own pace through 35+ downtown shops and restaurants pouring wines from over 35 wineries, with live music throughout. The winery list for 2026 includes Bargetto Winery, Burrell School Vineyards & Winery, Mount Eden Vineyards, Testarossa, David Bruce Winery, Silver Mountain Vineyards, Soquel Vineyards, and Wrights Station Winery, among others — with representation from both the Santa Cruz Mountains and California's central coast.

All attendees must be 21 or older and are required to show ID at check-in. The event runs rain or shine with no refunds, though tickets are transferable in advance. Parking downtown is limited; the organizers recommend rideshare or carpooling. Volunteers receive 70% off their tasting ticket in exchange for helping run the event.

The Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, which surrounds Los Gatos, is known for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown at elevation — conditions that favor structure and acidity. Several participating wineries, including Mount Eden Vineyards and Silver Mountain Vineyards, draw from mountain-grown fruit that reflects this distinctive terroir.