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Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival Wine and Beer tastings

Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival

Saturday, November 7, 2026 / 2:00–5:00 PM

Celebrate the flavors of the season at the inaugural Santa Barbara Fall Tasting Festival, a new outdoor culinary experience for curious minds and locavores aged 21 and up.

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