Catalina Wine Mixer takes place on June 3 & 4, 2022. This is a great chance to take a weekend off, and head to Catalina. Many are excited once again to attend this annual event. 

Here is the schedule. Be sure to check the link below for up-to-date info about the event

Friday, June 3, 2022:

VIP Reception at Island Spa Catalina,  5:00 – 7:00pm – Enjoy a nice spread of hors d’oeuvres and wine from awarding-winning RUSACK Vineyards and the musical sounds of Jason Feddy

Opening Bash takes place Front of the Casino from 6:00 – 8:00pm (Tacos, beer, wine and live entertainment by the Kelly Boyz)

Screening of Step Brothers at Avalon Theatre 8:00 – 10:00pm – See the movie that started it all inside the historic Casino Theatre

Beach Party at Descanso Beach Club, runs from 10:00pm – Midnight Dance the night away to the sounds of a live DJ

Saturday June 4, 2022:

Descanso Beach Club will be open to the public from approximately 10:00 AM – 3:00pm. The Catalina Wine Mixer ticketed festivities at Descanso Beach Club will start at 3:00pm for VIPs and 4:00pm for GA attendees. Tasting experiences are separate ticketed events.

Up and Close with the Winemakers: Melier  event runs from noon – 3:00pm at the Island Spa Catalina

Savor some of Napa and Sonoma’s finest wines during an exclusive wine tasting experience hosted by Melier. You’ll have the opportunity to not only taste multiple wines from the top artisanal producers in the area, but you’ll also have the opportunity to meet with the vintners and hear the insider stories from the people who’ve lived it daily. This unique wine tasting experience will also include light bites prepared by local chefs and paired to the wines that will be poured during the experience.

Early Bird Pricing: $69. Limited capacity. 

Whiskey & Spirits Tasting Event runs from Noon – 3:00 PM at the Avalon Grille 

Sample tastings of small batch whiskeys and spirits, all handmade in San Clemente. Drift Distillery’s grain to bottle operation sources its wheat from the family farm outside of Bison, Kansas. The owners of Draft Distillery take pride in the fact that they’re able to make premium spirits with the grain planted and harvested by their parents.

Early Bird Pricing: $25. Limited capacity. 

Early Access – VIP Wine Tasting on the Lawn from 3:00 – 4:00pm – Early access to the wine tasting lawn for VIPs.

Catalina Wine Mixer runs from 3:00pm – 10 :00pm; Wine Tasting on the Lawn: 4:00 – 6:00pm

Sample wines from more than 15 wineries and beers from local craft breweries. Additional tasting cards available for purchase; VIP Lounge at Catherine’s Terrace: 4:00 – 10:00pm; Appetizers and fine wines from Rusack Vineyards, Malibu Rocky Oaks and Melier.

Entertainment Line Up: 3:00 – 10:00 PM – Live Music & DJs: 3:00 – 9:00pm – Pilot Touhill, Side Deal and more

CLICK HERE for more info (or see the link below) and to purchase tickets;

What: Catalina Wine Mixer
Where: Descanso Beach Club, 1 St. Catherine Way, Avalon, CA, 90704 / additional venues – see above
When: June 3 & 4, 2022 (see above for ticket times)

Website: https://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/catalina-wine-mixer/