We give you an opportunity to sell your award-winning wine. We buy your wine to serve at the Festival and at other events hosted at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, including the legendary Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Races.
Judging this year’s Competition are a wide range of industry experts across several professions. View Judges
Award Levels
Award levels are Silver, Gold and Double Gold. We also select the best wine from each State county and/or region as merited with one extremely awesome wine selected as the The Toast of the Coast, our Best of Show award.
The Winners
We’re proud to present the 2018 winners of our The Toast of the Coast Wine Competition. View Winners
“In victory, you deserve wine.
In defeat, you need it.”
—Napoleon Bonaparte
Get 'em While They're Hot-cha-cha
Wine Festival Tickets
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Session
General Admission
VIP Winemakers’ Tasting
SESSION 1: Saturday, June 8, 2019: 12 NOON – 3PM
TBD
TBD
SESSION 2: Saturday, June 8, 2019: 12 NOON – 3PM
TBD
TBD
“Beer is made by men.
Wine, by God.”
—Martin Luther
Uncork the Fun
At The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival
Unlimited Wine Tastings
Taste more than 130 award-winning wines from our Wine Competition. This year’s Festival highlights the best wines around the world.
Culinary Creations
Treat yourself with featured artisanal small plates and wine pairings in our VIP Winemakers Tasting area. Space is limited. View VIP Tasting Menu
Wine Schwag
This year’s Festival vendors offer unique wine gifts, private tastings, educational courses, custom wine barrels, artisanal chocolates and more for the wine lover!
Artisan Cheese Festival
New this year! We have invited more than 20 award-winning artisan cheese makers from all over the country to share their delicious creations. You can also visit the Venissimo pop-up shop to take home some of their artisanal delights. View Cheesemakers
Enjoy the Fair
Your Festival ticket includes admission to the San Diego County Fair, the largest County Fair in North America. Enjoy exhibits, rides, animals and Fair food.
After all, what’s more delicious than corn dogs and chardonnay? View the Fair
Celebrate Rosé!
This year’s Toast of the Coast Festival takes place on National Rosé Day.
Don’t forget to wear your pink and check out our Rosé Wine area featuring a mix of sparkling and still award-winning rose wines.
Parking in nearby lots is $13. Or, park off-site in free lots and take the free shuttle. Or, take the COASTER train. Get transportation details on the San Diego County Fair website.
Lodging
The Del Mar area has several nearby hotels in a variety of price ranges. Visit the Del Mar Fairgrounds Vacation Planner for a handy list of accommodations.
Entry Information
