HALF MOON BAY, CA – January 28, 2025 – The Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival is returning for its fourth year and with Marcus Shelby curating artists and 50 California wineries in attendance, expectations are high.
The event takes place on Saturday, May 10 from 12-5 p.m. on Half Moon Bay’s historic Main Street. Wine and music lovers will enjoy tastings from a wide selection of California wineries, renowned jazz artists, local food, and a craft beer & cider garden.
Taste An Extensive Array Of California Wines
With their purchase of a ticket, wine enthusiasts have the opportunity to sample a “Taste of California,” with varietals from 50 winemakers representing key appellations across the state, including Napa Valley, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Mendocino, Lodi, Santa Cruz Mountains, and more. Featured wineries include 3P Wines, Absolution Cellars, Avinodos Wines, Blackbird Vineyards, Caelesta Wines and Vineyard, Caliza Winery, Cass Winery, Crush Vineyards, Cutruzzola Vineyards, Decemil Estate Wines, Elaine Wines, Fathers + Daughters Cellars, Grgich Hills Estate, Harney Lane Vineyards, Hendry Wines, High Camp Wines, Intent Wines, Jack Creek Cellars, Kaleidos, McPrice Myers, Monroy Wines, Muscardini Cellars, Oxlee Graham Wines, Peachy Canyon Winery, Peltier Winery, Six Cloves Wines, Staysail Cellars, Stilson Cellars, Tercero Wines, The Steven Kent Winery, The Vice, Truchard Vineyards, and many others.
Listen to World-Class Jazz
The Main Stage, adjacent to historic Main Street, features world-class jazz artists specially curated by legendary jazz musician, bandleader, composer, and educator, Marcus Shelby. Performers to be announced soon.
In addition, local jazz bands will perform at various points along Main Street throughout the day, including drum workshops at Mac Dutra Park in between sets.
Enjoy Premier Cuisine, Beer & Ciders From Local Vendors
A multitude of top food trucks and specialty vendors will be serving delicious fare to pair with the wine & jazz. Fresh seafood, barbeque, and much more will be available for purchase. Attendees will also be able purchase a variety of craft beers and ciders from Bay Area breweries and cideries in our exclusive beer garden.
Purchase Tickets
Tickets to the Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival events can be purchased at www.hmbwineandjazzfest.com.
- Main event wine tasting tickets are $75 and come with a commemorative tasting glass.
Artists, lineups and venues are subject to change.
Sponsors
The Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival is possible with the support of Sam’s Chowder House, Monterra Credit Union, Jupiter & Main, Republic Services, and the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce.
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 a 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.org/downtown.
