Featuring Top Jazz Performers Paula West, the Marcus Shelby Quintet, And the John Santos Sextet
HALF MOON BAY, CA – APRIL 13, 2023 – The Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival, held on Saturday, May 13 from 12-5 p.m., is excited to announce the participation 40+ wineries, local food vendors, breweries, and cideries. In addition to renowned wine and cuisine, nationally-known jazz artists Paula West, the Marcus Shelby Quintet, and the John Santos Sextet will be performing throughout the day.
An Extensive Array of California Wines
General admission ticketholders will have the opportunity to sample wines from more than 40 California winemakers from numerous regions including Napa Valley, Sonoma Valley, Mendocino, Lodi, Santa Cruz Mountains, Livermore, Paso Robles, and more. Participating wineries include: Adobe Road Wines, Amador Cellars, Anaba Wines, Anarchist Wine Co., Aptos Vineyard, Austin Hope Family Wines, Avinodos Wines, Benton Family Wines, Boonville Road Wines, Bushong Vintage Company, Caelesta Wines & Vineyard, Christopher Cellars, Clos de la Tech Winery and Vineyards, Doon to Earth, Fenestra Winery, Half Moon Bay Winery, Harmony Cellars, Herman Story Wines, High Camp Wines, Ideology Cellars, Intent Wines, Jazz Cellars, Jessup Cellars, Le Casque Wines, Lightpost Winery, Lusu Cellars, Matchbook Winery, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Mia Bea Wines, Muscardini Cellars, Neal Family Vineyards, Perlegos Family Wine Co., Peltier Winery, Romeo Vineyards & Cellars, Seawolf Wines, Starfield Vineyards, Stilson Cellars, Weibel Family Vineyards, Windy Oaks Estate, Winery Sixteen 600, Wolfe Heights Estates and Winery, and Wrights Station Winery & Vineyard.
The VIP Experience
The VIP Lounge offers an elevated experience with preeminent wines from Vocal Vineyards, Schweiger Vineyards, and Caelesta Wines & Vineyards, plus sparkling wine from Barterra Winery. Gourmet appetizers from Chef Pablo Estrada of Fattoria e Mare will highlight the Coastside’s vast array of local organic ingredients. VIPs will also enjoy special perks such as early admission, select seating at the Main Stage, and access to the main event with all-day in and out privileges.
Cuisine From Top Coastside Restaurants & Vendors
Fresh seafood, barbeque, Mexican cuisine, and more will be available for purchase from Breakwater BBQ, HMB Wine & Cheese, Sam’s ChowderMobile, and Tacos San Buena.
Craft Beers & Ciders
A variety of craft brews, ciders, and kombucha will be on tap in the craft beer garden including offerings from Sacrilege Brewery, HMB Blue Ocean Brewing Co., Fox Tale Fermentation Project, Moss Beach Kombucha, and Santa Cruz Cider Company. Tokens will be available for purchase at the event.
Musical Performances By The Bay Area’s Leading Jazz Artists
Headlining the main stage are world-class jazz musicians Paula West, the Marcus Shelby Quintet, and the John Santos Sextet. Local jazz bands will also be celebrated with live performances along Main Street. Highly acclaimed jazz and cabaret singer Paula West is recognized for her rich contralto voice and interpretations of diverse songs ranging from jazz standards to rock and folk classics. Marcus Shelby is a bassist, composer, arranger, educator and bandleader synonymous with Bay Area jazz. Seven-time Grammy-nominated percussionist John Santos is one of the foremost exponents of Afro-Latin music in the world today.
Purchase Tickets
Tickets to the Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival can be purchased at www.hmbwineandjazzfest.com. General admission tickets are $55; VIP tickets are $125. Music-only tickets are available for $25. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Cabrillo Education Foundation to support students of the arts.
Sponsors
The Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival is supported by premier sponsors The City of Half Moon Bay and Fattoria e Mare, plus community partners Jupiter & Main, Ocean Blue Real Estate, Half Moon Bay Winery, Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese, Sam’s Chowder House, Abbey Rents, Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber, PATH Water, Republic Services, and The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. Supporters include Garden Deli Café, Rocket Farms, and SFJAZZ. Media sponsors are PUNCH Magazine and Jazz 91-KCSM, the official radio station for the festival.
About The Half Moon Bay Downtown Association
The Half Moon Bay Downtown Association’s mission is to foster a lively and thriving downtown Half Moon Bay for the benefit of all the citizens and visitors to the area. As a 501(c)(3), it exists to bring awareness to Main Street and Half Moon Bay, and to create a fun and lively downtown area. Funding comes from projects such as the Downtown Map, events such as Trick or Treat on Main Street, grants, and sponsorships. For more information visit www.visithalfmoonbay.
