Orange County Wine Fest
Orange County Wine Fest in Costa Mesa, CA — three sessions of unlimited tasting from 30+ vendors and 100+ wines at The Hangar, OC Fair. Nov 7–8, 2026. $60–$95.
Quick facts
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The story
About this festival.
Orange County Wine Fest is a three-session indoor tasting weekend at The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California, on November 7 and 8, 2026, with more than 30 vendors pouring over 100 wines. Each ticket buys three hours of unlimited tasting in one session: Saturday 12 to 3 PM or 5 to 8 PM, or Sunday 12 to 3 PM. General admission is $60 and VIP is $95, and the event runs rain or shine, mostly indoors.
Food trucks and music run alongside the tasting, and the organizers pitch the format as meeting the winemakers behind the bottles rather than a walk-past of tables. The Hangar is the fairgrounds' indoor exhibition hall off Fair Drive, a few minutes from the 55 and 405 freeways and John Wayne Airport.
Getting there
Location & logistics.
What to expect
The experience.
A mix of varietals from regional producers. Start light, work toward the bigger reds.
Held at The Hangar at OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Check the venue page for layout details.
Friendly to first-timers — no one is going to quiz you on Pinot. Ask questions, take notes, enjoy.
Arrive early, hit your must-try wineries first, then wander. That's the move.
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