Kick off the summer at Balboa Bay Resort's Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival Grand Tasting, a celebration of wine, spirits and coastal cuisine on Memorial Day Weekend. Sip and mingle while enjoying music, tasty bites and beautiful southern California sunshine by the bay.

Proceeds from the Wine and Spirits Festival benefit the Balboa Bay Club Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity providing scholarships to exceptional graduating high school students in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

This event is part of the Newport Beach Wine Festival weekend taking place at Balboa Bay Resort. Tickets for the JUSTIN Wine Dinner and the Sunday White Party sold separately.

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival Grand Tasting

• 1:00pm-5:00pm
• Explore a collection of our favorite wines and spirits, featuring a display of our favorite distributors, lite bites, live music, and entertainment by the bay.
• Pre-sale price: $174 per person plus tax and Eventbrite fee.
• Same-day ticket price: $198 per person plus tax and Eventbrite fee.
• Upscale casual attire; festival takes place indoors and outdoors; sunscreen and sunglasses recommended.
• 21+ only
• 7-day cancellation policy | Eventbrite fees are nonrefundable
• Valet parking is available at an additional charge. We encourage ride sharing to ensure you can responsibly enjoy the festival.

Learn more about the additonal events of the Newport Beach Wine & Spirtis Festival weekend!

Friday, May 22, 2026

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Winemaker Dinner

• Click here to learn more and purchase tickets

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Blanc on the Bay White Party

• Click here to learn more and purchase tickets

Balboa Bay Club Members enjoy special pricing. Please call 949.630.4801 or email reservations@balboabayresort.com with your Member number to reserve tickets.