The twenty-sixth annual Ojai Wine Festival will take place Sunday, June 10, 2012 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on the shores of Lake Casitas. Producer of the event, Rotary Club of Ojai West, has made several enhancements to the festival. Last year’s exciting addition was the VIP Lounge.  For an upgraded ticket, patrons had exclusive use of a large canopy tent and patio area on the lakefront.  The lounge included many amenities, and was the perfect place to sit down, relax and take in the natural beauty of the lake. 


The VIP Lounge swiftly sold out and produced enthusiastic reaction from patrons and sponsors alike which has inspired the club to expand it for this year’s festival.  They have already begun work to improve the site in order to accommodate a larger VIP Lounge that will better compliment the Main Tasting Area.
“This year’s VIP Lounge is perfect for wine and beer connoisseurs and “foodies” alike,” states Wine Festival Executive Director, Angela May.   “Several wineries will be pouring their wines by the glass, including two outstanding Paso Robles wineries Le Vigne Winery and Nicora Wines.  Three craft Belgian draft beers: Stella Artois, Leffe and Hoegaarden will be served in specially designed take-home beer glasses to bring out the unique character of each beer.  A delicious selection of hors d’oeuvres will be served buffet style by Sakura Ojai Japanese and La Piu Bella Tavola Italian Catering.  Non-alcoholic beverages will also be served.  The expanded VIP area will have shared seating; shaded tables both under the canopy and in the fenced patio area.”
VIP Admission ($100 presale and $125 event day) includes all of the above plus a fine crystal keepsake wine glass, unlimited tastes of wine and beer in the Main Tasting Area and a 1hour early entry beginning at 12:00 pm.  There are a limited number of VIP tickets for sale and it is expected to sell out again, so order your tickets early if you want the VIP treatment.  Note: You must be 21 years old to enter the VIP Lounge.  No children will be allowed in the lounge area, although they are welcome in the main event area.  Non-VIP General Admission tickets start at $40 for advanced purchase and are $50 on event day.  Entry for General Admission begins at 1 pm. 
Tickets are on sale now on the Ojai Wine Festival’s website and will be made available for sale locally in April at the Attitude Adjustment Shoppe of Ojai or at Reid’s Appliances in Ventura and Santa Barbara.The festival is expecting over 60 wineries and 20 different kinds of beer.  To round out your wine and beer tasting experience you can shop at the craft and restaurant vendors, bid on the Silent Wine Auction, take a free boat ride on the lake or dance to two great bands: Sergeant Pepper and Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries. There is even a free hourly shuttle from various locations in the Ojai area graciously sponsored by Roadrunner Shuttle and Limousine Service.  Best of all, your participation charitably supports a big-hearted community service organization – The Rotary Club of Ojai-West.  For more information, please visit

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26th Annual Ojai Wine Festival
Wine & beer tasting, food, craft vendors, silent auction and entertainment by the lakeside.
June 10, 2012 at Lake Casitas Recreational Area Event Site
1 to 5 PM
Tickets online at

www.ojaiwinefestival.com
Tickets on sale at Ojai’s Attitude Adjustment Shoppe or Reid’s Appliances of Ventura and Santa Barbara
Advance tickets receive deep discounts and there is a limited number of VIP and General Admission available.