Capitola Art & Wine Festival
September 12 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Celebrate summer's last hurrah in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola Village! Stroll the festival while sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries and browsing the work of over 150 fine artists. Enjoy live music, local dance performances, and street entertainers throughout the weekend.
Admission is free. Wine tasting requires purchase of the 2026 Festival Glass ($20) plus tasting tokens ($1 each, with tastings typically running 2–5 tokens); must be 21+ to taste. Free bike valet is available on-site, and free parking and shuttle service run from Capitola Mall (Saturday 9:30am–8pm, Sunday 9:30am–7pm).
Hosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce, this beloved community event is the Chamber's premiere fundraiser, supporting local schools and community groups.
