FAQ
General
Annually each year in May. The 16th installment of Lodi Wine Experience will take place May 19 & 20, 2023.
Both the Signature Dinner at the Lake and the Grand Tasting take place at Lodi Lake Park.
All tickets are now on sale. Follow the prompts on the website to obtain your tickets through Ticketsauce. All ticket sales are online.
All weekend events are 21 and older. We love your kids & furry friends, but no children, infants (even in strollers or carriers), or pets are allowed to attend any weekend event for the safety of all parties. Service animals must be in vests and have proper documentation.
All weekend events take place rain or shine.
We cannot guarantee that participating chefs and restaurants will prepare dishes without common allergens, including nuts, dairy, gluten, etc. Additionally, not all events will have vegetarian options available. It’s important to always ask the chef whether or not certain allergens or food items are in the dishes you are going to consume, as well as consulting available menus. For further questions please contact us.
Follow these guidelines to ensure your weekend experience is top-notch:
- Eat a meal before the Saturday Grand Tasting experience. Better yet? Plan to enjoy delicious food from one of our food trucks during the Grand Tasting (additional fee applies).
- Limit the number of wines you sample at each winery table & take advantage of dump buckets.
- Understand that it is against the law for a winery to continue to serve or sell wine to any guest who appears intoxicated, regardless of whether that guest is making use of a designated driver or ride-sharing service.
- Be aware of those around you as you wait for a sample. Make room for others to enjoy the experience as well.
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It’s easy to get to Lodi from several major cities in Northern and Southern California. Lodi is located just 40 miles south of Sacramento, 90 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area, and approximately 100 miles northeast of San Jose. The closest major airport to Lodi is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), but travelers may also consider San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK), or Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Additionally, Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK), offers direct flights from Las Vegas, NV and Phoenix, AZ through Allegiant Air as well as daily service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) through United Airlines.
Closest Major Airports
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) – 47 miles
- Oakland International Airport (OAK) – 86 miles
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – 104 miles
- San Jose International Airport (SJC) – 92 miles
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As a general guideline, we suggest “upscale casual” attire for our Friday and Saturday events. We encourage you to wear comfortable shoes when attending our Friday and Saturday events as they are held lakeside on uneven ground.
Ticketing
Lodi Wine Experience VIP Package tickets are extremely limited. Tickets may NOT be purchased at the door.
Tickets to Friday’s Signature Dinner at the Lake are extremely limited and will sell out. We recommend purchasing your ticket to this experience as soon as possible. Tickets may NOT be purchased at the door.
Early Entrance Tickets to Saturday’s Grand Tasting are extremely limited and will sell out. We recommend purchasing this ticket as soon as possible. Early Entrance tickets may NOT be purchased at the door.
General Admission tickets to Saturday’s Grand Tasting are limited and may not be available for purchase day of the event.
For Friday & Saturday events, a ticket is required for all attendees, including designated drivers. Designated drivers must be 21+ to attend all weekend events.
The Lodi Wine Experience VIP Package includes one (1) Friday Signature Dinner at the Lake ticket, one (1) Saturday Grand Tasting Early Entrance ticket (11:00am-3:00pm), preferred seating at wine seminars (Saturday only, limited), swag bag (Saturday only), and exclusive front gate entrance (Saturday only).
Tickets to the Signature Dinner at the Lake include a multi-course dinner, wine tasting, entertainment, and a wine glass.
Early Entrance tickets to Saturday’s Grand Tasting include early entrance, wine tasting, plus access to entertainment, food, and a wine glass.
General Admission tickets to Saturday’s Grand Tasting include wine tasting, entertainment, access to food, wine seminars, and a wine glass.
Early Entrance Designated Driver tickets to Saturday’s Grand Tasting include early entrance, plus access to wine seminars (no tasting), entertainment, and food.
General Admission Designated Driver tickets to Saturday’s Grand Tasting include access to wine seminars (no tasting), entertainment, and food.
No. Tickets to Friday’s Signature Dinner at the Lake and Saturday’s Grand Tasting are separate.
Each ticket holder will receive a confirmation email within 15 minutes after the order is placed with your tickets attached. If you do not receive your tickets, please check your spam folder or contact us. Attention: Do not attempt to copy and share your tickets. All tickets will be scanned for authenticity and only the first ticket scanned will be converted to an event wristband.
All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable between events. All events will take place rain or shine.
Plan to bring your ticket (printed, smart phone in email or text, or Apple wallet), a valid I.D., and a cheerful attitude to all events. Please do not bring kids, pets, outside food, beverage, or alcohol (water is okay), large bags or suitcases, or weapons to any weekend events.
All tickets are subject to service fees. Our tickets are processed through Ticketsauce, which charges a service fee per ticket to offset operational and product costs. Service fees vary depending on ticket cost.
This event is hosted by a 501c3 charitable organization. A ticket provides admission to the event. A portion of this purchase may be tax deductible.
Getting Involved
Yes, absolutely! To request credentials please fill out the form here.
Yes! The experience is always looking for volunteers to assist in setup, checking in guests, passing out materials, giving directions, ticketing and other event support tasks. Express your interest in volunteering by filling out the form here.