No one can deny that when they hear of Valle de Guadalupe they imagine a lush field that covers massive valleys. If you’re picturing this gorgeous scenery that stretches for miles along the Mexican horizon, your imagination isn’t leading you astray.
Scenery of Valle de Guadalupe
Visitors from around the world love traveling to Valle de Guadalupe to go on wine tasting tours, visit the award winning wineries, and take in the magnificent scenery.
One of the largest events that takes place each year is Fiestas de la Vendimia (‘Wine Harvest Festival’). This year, they celebrate the festival’s 27th anniversary since Valle de Guadalupe wineries have been toasting to the grapes of their labor since 1990!
A vineyard in Valle de Guadalupe
On July 28th the grape party will commence and there will be a special event every day until August 20th. The main events usually take place at a winery where they host wine tastings, a concert, specialty dinners, soirees, and much more. This is one of the best times to visit Valle de Guadalupe since there’s so much to do and there’s no doubt you’ll have a great time!
We’ve listed all the special events for the Fiestas de la Vendimia below, so you won’t miss out on the fun. It is advised to purchase tickets for the festival events in advance because most events sell out.
If you’re looking for a tour guide to show you the best local wineries and help you get to the main events, feel free to contact us. We provide private tours and we can accommodate a large group up to 50 people and more.
We hope you get a chance to visit Valle de Guadalupe during this extraordinary harvest season!
Fiestas de la Vendimia Event Schedule 2017
Friday, July 28th Time: 7:00pm
Event: Muestra del Vino 2017 (Wine Sample)
Where: Riviera del Pacifico, Ensenada
Event fee: $740 MXN Pesos (~$41 USD)
The commencement party begins at Riviera del Pacifico, a noteworthy venue in Ensenada. The event will showcase various wines from 50 different vineyards around the region. There will be also be live music and gourmet food samples. This event is hosted by Provino, reserve your tickets here.
Saturday, July 29th Time: 9:00AM
Event: Visitas Enologicas I (Enological Visit I)
Where: TBD
Event fee: $600 MXN Pesos (~$33 USD)
Each week during the Harvest Festival, the Pro-Wine Committee hosts wine tours to different wineries in Valle de Guadalupe. Allow the final destination is still being determined, you can meet them for this wonderful experience at Plaza Civica de la Patria (3 heads) in Ensenada. Here are the event details.
Saturday, July 29th Time: 7:00PM
Event: Destino Norte (Northbound)
Where: AlXimia Winery
Event fee: $750 MXN Pesos (~$41 USD)
On this lovely summer Saturday evening, AlXimia Winery in Valle de Guadalupe will host an extravagant dinner. This 4-course meal designed by Chef Karla Vallejo will be quite a treat. Contact AlXimia for more info.
Photo credit: AlXimia
Thursday, August 3rd Time: 4:00PM
Event: 10° Fiesta Callejera
Where: CEARTE, Ensenada (Centro de la Artes de Ensenada)
Event fee: Free
The famous CEARTE center in Ensenada is hosting a free festival to celebrate their 10 year anniversary alongside the Harvest Festival. Join them for a fun evening with artists, live music, clowns, festive dancing, and much more. This is a family friendly event, more details here.
Friday, August 4th Time: 6:00PM
Event: Regresando a la Vendimia (Returning to the Harvest)
Where: Vinicola Vinisterra
Event fee: $1500 MXN Pesos (~$83 USD)
If you are interested in seeing how the actual harvesting process is done, you’ll love attending this dinner at Vinicola Vinisterra! After you check-in at 5:30, the harvesting festivities start at 6pm where you get to observe and participate in harvesting the grapes. Dinner will begin at 7:30pm and you’ll enjoy sipping wine while eating the best regional food under the stars. Event details here.
Friday, August 4th Time: 7:00PM
Event: Así Se Va A Las Estrellas (So it Goes to the Stars)
Where: Finca La Carrodilla
Event fee: $3000 MXN Pesos (~$167 USD)
For an exquisite dinner and wine pairing, join Finca La Carrodilla, one of the best wineries in Valle de Guadalupe, for a grand evening. Not only are they serving a gourmet meal, they have picked the best wines to go with each course, right from their vineyard. To purchase tickets, you can visit their outdoor dining room before the start of the event.
The view from the patio at Finca La Carrodilla
Saturday, August 5th Time: 9:00AM
Event: Visitas Enologicas II (Enological Visit II)
Where: TBD
Event fee: $600 MXN Pesos (~$33 USD)
This is the second time the Pro-Wine Committee hosts a wine tour to different wineries in Valle de Guadalupe. Although the final destination is still being determined, you can meet them for this wonderful experience at Plaza Civica de la Patria (3 heads) in Ensenada. Here are the event details.
Saturday, August 5th Time: 6:00PM
Event: Concierto del Crepúsculo (Twilight Concert)
Where: Monte Xanic
Event fee: $2,400 MXN Pesos (~$133 USD), $3,000 MXN (~$167 USD), $3,500 MXN (~$195 USD)
This incredible event is definitely one you won’t want to miss if you love live music. For the first time, there will be 6 talented artists (Denise Gutierrez, Magos Herrera, Leonardo Lozanne, Daniel Gutierrez, Francesco Familiar, and Javier Blake) alongside the Acrusax quartet as they perform traditional Mexican music. Jenny & The Mexicats, an international band, will also be on stage. Monte Xanic is an excellent winery and one of our favorites. For more information, view the event details here.
Entrance to Monte Xanic
Saturday, August 5th Time: 6:00PM
Event: Cena de Gala Adobe Guadalupe (Adobe Guadalupe Gala Dinner)
Where: Adobe Guadalupe
Event fee: $2,850 MXN Pesos (~$158 USD)
This dinner hosted by Adobe Guadalupe will feature a gourmet meal while tasting the wines that will be auctioned later. The funds collected for the auction will be donated to various local organizations. There will be live music and a cocktail reception before the dinner event. View more details here.
Saturday, August 5th Time: 3:00PM
Event: Terruño (Native Land) Dinner
Where: Rondo del Valle
Event fee: $1850 MXN Pesos
A dinner in association with Tempo Urban Kitchen.
SOLD OUT
Sunday, August 6th Time: 12:00PM
Event: Party in La Riviera
Where: Paseo de Riviera (located on the side of CSCC Riviera Ensenada)
Event fee: Free
This family friendly free event is open to the public and features wine tastings, art demonstrations, local street foods, and local vendors. If you’re planning to come to Ensenada this weekend, you won’t want to miss this huge event! More info here.
A wine tasting is never complete without cheese
Thursday, August 10th Time: 5:00PM
Event: Fiesta en el Valle (Party in the Valley)
Where: El Porvenir Park
Event fee: Free
This is another free large festival with wine tastings, local street food, local vendors, live music, and more. More details here.
Saturday, August 12th Time: 7:00PM
Event: Alexis Bostelmann en el Horno de Claudius (Dinner at the Oven of Claudius)
Where: Vinícola Claudius
Event fee: $1250 MXN Pesos (~$70 USD)
Treat yourself to a dinner at Vinícola Claudius where they have star Chef Alexis Bostelmann orchestrating the menu. Chef Alexis Bostelmann is an award winning chef who is also the Executive Chef for the Vidanta Resort Group. Enjoy the local wine, food, and ambiance of the trendy wine bar. For more info and to make reservations contact Vinícola Claudius here: info@claudius.com or call 664-100-02-32.
Photo credit: Vinícola Claudius
Saturday, August 12th Time: 9:00AM
Event: Visitas Enologicas III (Enological Visit III)
Where: TBD
Event fee: $600 MXN Pesos (~$33 USD)
This is the third time the Pro-Wine Committee hosts a wine tour to different wineries in Valle de Guadalupe. Although the final destination is still being determined, you can meet them for this wonderful experience at Plaza Civica de la Patria (3 heads) in Ensenada. Here are the event details.
Saturday, August 12th Time: 5:00PM
Event: Noche Bonita (Beautiful Night)
Where: Wine Relief
Event fee: $2000 MXN Pesos (~$111 USD)
Enjoy a wine tasting event at the stunning vineyards of Wine Relief. More details on the event are waiting to be announced. More event details are here on the Facebook event page.
Saturday, August 12th Time: 5:00PM
Event: The Art of Blending In
Where: Vena Cava
Event fee: $3000 MXN Pesos (~$167 USD)
This is a super unique event where guests get to blend their own wine with Vena Cava’s winemaker, Phil Gregory. There’s a cocktail reception party before the blending activities. Once you’re done blending, a wonderful dinner prepared by Chef Diego Hernández from Corazón de Tierra will be served. Email the winery for reservations at info@venacavewine.com.
Our Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tour guests at Vena Cava
Monday, August 14th Time: 5:00PM
Event: Wine Appreciation Workshops
Where: Wine-making Laboratory, EEG-UABC (School of Oenology and Gastronomy)
Event fee: $50 MXN Pesos
Attend this event to learn more about harvesting and making wine from the vino experts. You’ll get to meet lots of people from the Baja California wine industry and hear many great speakers and watch great presentations. Hosted by the Pro-Wine Committee, you can email them for more info directly at comiteprovino@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 15th Time: 5:00PM
Event: Wine Appreciation Workshops
Where: Wine-making Laboratory, EEG-UABC (School of Oenology and Gastronomy)
Event fee: $50 MXN Pesos
Continued event from the previous day.
Wednesday, August 16th Time: 5:00PM
Event: Wine Appreciation Workshops
Where: Wine-making Laboratory, EEG-UABC (School of Oenology and Gastronomy)
Event fee: $50 MXN Pesos
Continued event from the previous day.
Thursday, August 17th & Friday, August 18th Time: 7:00PM
Event: La Singularidad de Cosme (The Uniqueness of Cosme)
Where: La Lomita
Event fee: $3000 MXN Pesos (~$167 USD)
This two day events features wine tastings paired with a gourmet dinner. Hosted by one of the best wineries in Valle de Guadalupe, La Lomita. For more information.
Featured mural at La Lomita in Valle de Guadalupe
Friday, August 18th Time: 7:00PM
Event: Del Huerto y El Viñedo a Tu Mesa (From Our Orchard & Vineyard to Your Table)
Where: Finca Altozano
Event fee: $2610 MXN Pesos (~$145 USD)
Enjoy a lovely meal paired with local wines that has been prepared by Chef Javier Plascencia and other guest chefs. Enjoy the stunning views and a chance to watch a great sunset at the outdoor dining room. Call 646-156-80-45 to reserve tickets.
Friday, August 18th Time: 7:00PM – 12:00AM
Event: Renacimiento (Renaissance)
Where: Clos de Tres Cantos
Event fee: $120 USD
Visit this winery for an enchanting night of live music along with wine and food. For more information and to purchase your ticket, email yacussi@prodigy.net.mx.
Saturday, August 19th Time: 9:00AM
Event: Visitas Enologicas VI (Enological Visit VI)
Where: TBD
Event fee: $600 MXN Pesos (~$33 USD)
This is the fourth time the Pro-Wine Committee hosts a wine tour to different wineries in Valle de Guadalupe. Although the final destination is still being determined, you can meet them for this wonderful experience at Plaza Civica de la Patria (3 heads) in Ensenada. Here are the event details.
Our guests having a great time on their private tour
Saturday, August 19th Time: 11:30AM
Event: Verbena Santo Tomás
Where: Bodegas de Santo Tomás
Event fee: Free
Not only is this event free at a local wine cellar, but it is also hosted by one of the oldest winemakers in Baja California! Santo Tomás loves hosting a big party for the Fiestas de la Vendimia. Expect lots of wine, regional food, live music, and tons of fun. Don’t miss out on this huge event that many locals attend! Email them at tracyrojas@grupopando.com or call 011-52-646-178-0829 ext 20 for more info.
Saturday, August 19th Time: 4:00PM – 11:55PM
Event: Wine Fest
Where: Castillo Ferrer
Event fee: Starting at $850 MXN Pesos (~$47 USD)
One of the biggest closing events to the Harvest Festival, Wine Fest at Castillo Ferrer has it all! Enjoy the best wine, craft beer, live music, and gourmet regional food all in one venue. Your ticket includes all the wine tastings, craft beer, and your reserved seat in the concert area. Tickets start at $850 MXN Pesos and go up depending on which seating you prefer. Visit their official website for more info.
Wine Fest 2017 Poster. Photo credit Evensi
Saturday, August 19th Time: 6:00PM
Event: Atardecer Romántico (Romantic Evening at Château Camou)
Where: Château Camou
Event fee: By Invitation
Saturday, August 19th Time: 6:00PM
Event: Texturas por Hilo Negros (Textures for Hilo Negros)
Where: Hilo Negros
Event fee: $1800 MXN Pesos (~$100 USD)
Attend a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Adolfo Galnares from the restaurant Allium in Guadalajara. Regional wines will also be paired with the meals and there will be a cocktail reception prior to the event. View more event details and how to reserve your seat at.
Sunday, August 20th Time: 12:00PM
Event: Concurso de Paellas Ramón Garcia Ocejo (Paellas Contest)
Where: Liceaga Vineyard
Event fee: $820 MXN Pesos (~$45 USD)
This is the grand closing event of the Harvest Festival. Over 50 wineries in the area present their best blends (more than 100 different wines)! There is also a paella contest where 90 teams compete to win the award of having the best paella (a popular rice dish originally from Spain). This is one of the most popular events in the festival series so be sure to purchase your tickets before it sells out!
Competitors trying to create the best paella. Photo credit: Los Angeles Times
We hope you have a fantastic time at the Harvest Festival in Valle de Guadalupe!
If you’re interested in attending one of the grand events after going on one of our private tours, we’d be happy to help you book your tickets to any of the events. Here’s a list of our group and private tours we offer everyday.
Salud and welcome to Baja!
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