Sip The Finest Local Wines And Indulge In Local Brews At The Annual Corks-N-Hops Festival In Southern California
By Natasha Kayes|Published May 10, 2023
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I was born and raised in sunny Southern California and will never tire of the West Coast, although I spent several years living in Southeast Asia, about as far from California as you can get. Wherever I am in the world, I love straying from the beaten path, experiencing local life, and discovering hidden gems - camera in hand. The beach is my happy place and when I am not there (or writing), you will usually find me baking, watching movies, and cuddling my pugs. I have traveled around the country and around the world, and it never, ever gets old. Being able to combine my passion for travel and my love of writing is nothing short of a dream.
In Southern California, you can find festivals, events, and fairs almost year-round, celebrating everything from wine to lavender to country music. In my experience, SoCal festivals, no matter what the theme, are fun and full of unique activities and vendors. If you love wine or beer (or both!), you will love this annual wine and beer festival in Crestline, CA, where you can indulge in fabulous food and drinks, shopping, and live music in a charming small-town mountain setting.
Corks-N-Hops celebrates beer and wine all summer long with the Wine and Craft Beer Festival in the small mountain town of Crestline. The event takes place on the first Saturday of every month from June through October.
Mark your calendar so you can join in on one or more of the festival dates: June 3, July 8, August 5, September 2, and October 7, 2023. The festival runs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on event dates.
Corks-N-Hops features unique and tasty offerings from Southern California’s own breweries and wineries. Sample a variety of wines from all over, maybe savoring some of your favorite producers and most certainly discovering some new ones.
Beer and wine pour stations are located throughout the town. Beer and wine are just the beginning! You will also find delicious hard ciders and seltzers at some pour stations. You can also enjoy non-alcoholic spirits!
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A host of craft breweries will also be sharing their creations at the festival. Whether you want to mix things up or you are more a beer person than a wine person, you are bound to discover your next favorite brew.
In addition to delicious beer and wine, the event features plenty of great food, pop-up vendors, and local shops to explore. Local artisans and businesses will be on hand with their wares, including wood crafts, custom jewelry, artwork, baked goods, candles, juices, and so much more.
Two types of tickets are available for this tasting event. The Basic ticket comes with ten beer and/or wine tastings (yes, you can mix and match!), live music events, and unlimited access to the free shuttle. For just a bit more, you can purchase the “Ale You Can Get” ticket which comes with an additional perk of two extra full-size pours.
The event features a convenient way to get around with a shuttle that runs throughout the town, including parking areas. Hop on and off to visit the various pour stations, music venues, and other areas of the festival.
There is no need to cut the fun short to catch the shuttle back to parking as the shuttle runs until 9 p.m.
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Parking is available all over town, but it is recommended to park at Lake Gregory or Cal Bank and Trust, then head to one of two check-in stations to get your wristband, souvenir tasting glass, and a map so you don’t miss a thing.
Be sure to visit the Corks-N-Hops website for more details and purchase your tickets prior to the event to save $10. You can also keep up with announcements, see photos, and more on the Corks-N-Hops Facebook page. Have you ever been to this wine and beer festival in Crestline, CA? Will you attend this summer? We would love to hear about your plans and experiences in the comments. If you are curious about this sweet little mountain town, check out this article on things to do in Crestline.
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