Thereās No Better Way to Spend Memorial Day Weekend Than With Waterfront Views and Plenty of Wine
If youāre in need of Memorial Day Weekend plans, how does a weekend of wine, spirits, light bites and live music sound? Thatās rightāthe famed Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival featuring an impressive lineup of liquors and wines for you to sip and savor all weekend long is something you donāt want to miss. The event, taking place at Balboa Bay Resort from May 27-29, will include tasty bites as well as wine and spirits from over 50 different labels.
The team at DAOU Winery will be kicking off the festivities with a reception and dinner on Friday night. The famed Paso Robles winery is celebrated for its Bordeaux varieties, which will be paired with Chef Prabeen Prathapanās five-course dinner. Guests will dine in the Lighthouse Room, enjoying ocean breezes and sweeping harbor views for a truly elevated experience. Set on the marina, the festival invites guests to mingle with fellow wine and spirit lovers against a Newport Bay backdrop. Balboa Bay Resort offers all the perks of a large resort but with an intimate feel and picture-perfect surroundings.
The weather is bound to be sunny, balmy and just perfect! Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival
While this event began as a wine-only festival, it now includes major names in both the wine and spirits world. Attendees can sip Casamigos by George Clooney, Hampton Water by GĆ©rard Bertrand and the Bon Jovis, and Spritz Society cocktails. Crescere Wines from Sonoma will also be poured, alongside hors dāoeuvres from the resortās culinary team. For the full VIP experience, upgrade your ticket to the $350 pass (plus tax, gratuity, and Eventbrite fees).
It includes admission to each event day and access to Fridayās DAOU Winery Reception and Dinner, a $175 value. Want to stay the night? Book a two-night stay at Balboa Bay Resort and receive 15% off your room rate.
Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival
Balboa Bay Resort is a stunning waterfront destination, making for the most memorable Memorial Day weekend imaginable. If youāre a fan of aquatic activities, look no further because theyāve got it all, from kayaking to Duffy boats. And if youāre feeling peckish after the wine festival, youāll want to indulge in their Sunday Seafood Brunch buffet for the raw bar and carving station!
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Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival
Balboa Bay Resort
1221 W Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949.645.5000
@balboabayresort
