Uncorked: Derby Days
Uncorked: Derby Days in Del Mar, CA — 100+ wines and cocktails poured trackside at Del Mar racetrack with live racing and a derby-hat contest. Nov 14, 2026. $75–$90.
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The story
About this festival.
Uncorked: Derby Days is a trackside wine festival at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 12 to 4 PM, pairing unlimited tastings of more than 100 wines, sparkling wines and cocktails with live thoroughbred racing, a DJ, dancing, local food trucks and a Derby Dame & Dapper Dan fashion contest; derby hats and bowties are encouraged. Early admission is $90 at noon with an extra hour and bonus pours from select wineries; general admission is $75 at 1 PM for three hours.
Every ticket includes the tasting and all-day track access; food is sold separately, and the event is 21 and over with no refunds. Del Mar's racetrack sits beside the fairgrounds off I-5, 20 miles north of downtown San Diego, and November is its Bing Crosby fall meet.
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What to expect
The experience.
Expect a strong showing of sparkling, red, white — pace yourself and start with the lighter pours.
Held at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar. Check the venue page for layout details.
A mix of regulars and newcomers. Knowledgeable pourers happy to walk you through what you're tasting.
Arrive early, hit your must-try wineries first, then wander. That's the move.
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