The AAI's 28th Annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting - October 10th 2026
On Saturday October 10th the scenic mountain town of Idyllwild will host the AAI's 28th annual
Art Walk and Wine Tasting. Visitors will be able to savor award winning wines from up to 15 California award-winning wineries amongst the pines amid cool, fresh mountain air. Wine pouring stations and Artist booths are located from one end of town to the other with a FREE shuttle service, so you don't miss anything. With over 25 talented Artists selling their unique art, it is no wonder that Idyllwild has been ranked as one of
the Top 100 Art Towns in America. This event offers an ideal opportunity to get your Christmas shopping done early!
Before signing up for the event, please read the 2026 Art Walk & Wine Tasting Waiver
Here are the Patron Wineries we have so far (others will be added once confirmed):
Baily Winery
Beach House Winery
Cougar Vineyards & Winery
Danza del Sol Winery & Masia de la Vinya
Falkner Winery
Fazeli Cellars
Foot Path Winery
Julie's Dream Winery
Leanna's Idyll-a-While
Maurice Car'rie Vineyards
Middle Ridge Winery
Miramonte Winery
Monte de Oro
Oak Farm Winery
Oak Mountain Winery
Riboli Winery
As you walk through our small town and visit winery locations, you can enjoy our "Painted Deer Herd" public art with over 60 artistic deer and coyote statues for you to enjoy on your visit.
Artist booths will be open from about noon - 4pm, Wine Tasting is from 1pm - 4pm.
No ticket is necessary to tour the artist booths or winery locations; a pre-purchased ticket is required take part in the wine tasting. Free maps will be available at "AAI Central" our event headquarters in Idy Park, showing winery and artist locations while a free shuttle bus is available to transport you between locations.
Tickets start at $35 for members and $45 for non-members. On September 1st, prices increase to $50 for members and $60 for non-members. Oct 10 tickets - $70 for all. Groups of 15 or more pay member pricing, call us on (951) 692-6135 for details. Included in the price is: wine tasting at each location, a keepsake wine glass, live music, free shuttle bus, nibbles of cheese, crackers and grapes, and a gift bag,
All ticket holders must be 21 years of age or older, proof of age will be required.
The AAI supports the arts and art education in the Idyllwild area. This includes Arts Summer School Sponsorships, free Art kits for 6 - 18 year olds every Christmas, support for Idyllwild School smARTS program, free concerts and many more arts related activities.
If you want to make an additional contribution to AAI's arts grant giving, select the "Register and make an additional donation" option in the booking process.
IMPORTANT -
Bring your ticket confirmation to "AAI Central" and redeem for your wine glass and gift bag. If you have booked the tickets in your name, make sure your guests ask for their tickets under your name. AAI Central is located in front of the Town Monument in Idy Park under the giant sequoias!
Please note that we discourage bringing children and pets to this event.
This is a fundraising event and will take place rain or shine. No refunds will be given. If you can't make it, you are free to sell/give your tickets to others, provided they are informed of the Waiver document. Also, the AAI may be able to re-sell them for you.
If any tickets are left (we usually sell out early), the price will be $70 on the day.
BUY YOUR TICKET ONLINE EARLY TO GET THE BEST PRICE
and check out our Patron Inns in Idyllwild for a place to stay Stay at a Patron Inn
Please note that if your AAI Membership entitles you to complimentary tickets, you will, in due course, be notified on how you can redeem these tickets. You do not need to register if you are eligible for complimentary tickets.