Barbera Festival – An Italian Wine & Culinary Experience
Saturday, May 1, 2027
VIP ACCESS: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM • GENERAL ADMISSION: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Amador County Fairgrounds and Event Center
THE GRAND TASTING – Top California producers featuring Barbera & Italian wines.
ITALIAN CULINARY TRAIL – Prosciutto carving station, Italian style appetizers, fresh pasta & sauce bars, artisan cheese, chocolate and local olive oil sampling, and more.
ITALIAN LUNCH- Sit back and relax and enjoy a 4 course lunch and dessert, while enjoying some exclusive wine tasting from 5 wineries. Lunch is hosted by American River Culinary. *Additional fee
INTERACTIVE MASTERCLASSES – Expert-led 30-45-minute workshops, including hands-on Pasta & Ravioli rolling and Progressive Pairing. *Additional fee
FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE – Live classic rock & country performances, merchant market, and silent auction.
VIP Experience
Included with ticket purchase
- Grand Tasting featuring Barbera, other Italian varietals, and Italian-inspired bites
- Italian Culinary Trail with prosciutto carving station, fresh pasta & sauce bars, artisan cheese, chocolate & local olive oil sampling, and more.
- Plated Luncheon where guests will indulge in a culinary pairing luncheon with exclusive wine tastes from 5 wineries, this experience hosted by American River College Culinary Department. *Additional fee
- Interactive Masterclasses that are expert led 30-45-minute workshops, including hands-on Pasta & Ravioli rolling and Progressive Pairing. *Additional fee
- Upgrade VIP Lounge features curated wine tastings from Italy and beyond, paired with an artisan charcuterie grazing table.
- Festival Atmosphere with live classic rock & country performances, merchant market, and silent auction.
Ticket Price $115
General Admission
- Grand Tasting featuring Barbera, other Italian varietals, and Italian-inspired bites
- Italian Culinary Trail with prosciutto carving station, fresh pasta & sauce bars, artisan cheese, chocolate & local olive oil sampling, and more.
- Plated Luncheon where guests will indulge in a culinary pairing luncheon with exclusive wine tastes from 5 wineries, this experience hosted by American River College Culinary Department. *Additional fee
- Interactive Masterclasses that are expert led 30-45-minute workshops, including hands-on Pasta & Ravioli rolling and Progressive Pairing. *Additional fee
- Festival Atmosphere with live classic rock & country performances, merchant market, and silent auction.
Tickets $80
Designated Driver Admission
Included with ticket purchase
- Italian Culinary Trail with prosciutto carving station, fresh pasta & sauce bars, artisan cheese, chocolate & local olive oil sampling, and more.
- Interactive Masterclasses that are expert led 45-minute workshops, including hands-on Pasta & Ravioli rolling and Progressive Pairing.*
- Festival Atmosphere with live classic rock & country performances, merchant market, and silent auction.
* Additional Fee
With the exception of:
*No alcohol will be served.
*The commemorative wine glass is not included.
*Two complimentary non-alcoholic beverages will be provided instead.
Ticket Price $55
Participating Wineries-
Amador Cellars, Amador Heights Wine | Vino Tahoe | Pansare Cellars, Avio Vineyards & Winery, Bella Grace Vineyards, Cielo Sulla Terra Estate Vineyards & Winery, Cooper Vineyards, D’Agostini Wines, Di Arie Vineyard & Winery, Dillian Wines, Dobra Zemlja Winery, Docmanov Vineyards & Winery, Domenico Vineyard, Driven Cellars, Drytown Cellars, E16, Fraser Family Vineyards, Helwig Winery, Jeff Runquist Wines, Jeremy Wine Co, Krissie Vineyards, La Mesa, Lava Cap Winery, MFV Winery, Nello Olivo Winery, New Clairvaux Vineyard, Prima Materia Vineyard & Winery, Rombauer Vineyards, Rubidoux Ridge Vineyard, Scott Harvey Wines, Shadow Ranch, Sobon/Shenandoah Vineyards, Villa Toscano Winery, Vina Moda, and Vino Noceto.
Sponsors
Jackson Rancheria
BARBERA FESTIVAL GALLERY
