ZinFest Wine Festival

50 Lodi Wineries
Taste award winning wines from 50 Lodi wineries. Discover the bounty of the historic Lodi Appellation from Albarino to Lodi's heritage grape, Zinfandel!

Great Local Restaurants
Enjoy delicious food from the region's best restaurants. Carefully selected restaurants and caterers will sell their creations for approximately $3-$7 each. Food stations will be set up throughout the event site.

Live Entertainment
Listen to great hits from local and regional bands throughout the day. The ZinFest Entertainment Stage is the place to be to lay out your ZinFest picnic blanket on the beautiful lawn with a glass of wine from the Wines by the Glass booth. There will be familiar tunes from yesterday to some of today's greatest hits; groups of all ages will enjoy the fantastic array of music.

Main Stage

1:00-2:10 Little Sister and the Bad Intentions
Little Sister & The Bad Intentions is a high-energy, seven-piece band led by the spiritual vocals of Christine Enos. This jump blues and classic R&B band from San Francisco has honed its infectious sound all across the State of California.

2:30- 3:40 The Silver Seas
The Silver Seas specialize in familiar 70's style soft rock that combines the hazy harmonies of the Beach Boys with Jackson Browne's running-on-empty rhythmic momentum.

4:00- 5:10 Aaron King and the Imperials
A mainstay in Sacramento's blues scene for ten years, Aaron King and the Imperials have impressed audiences with their unique and extremely danceable style of music. Their "American Music" fuses blues, jazz, funk, country and rock.

5:30- 6:40 California Dreamin'…A Musical Journey through the Golden State
This band covers all the great West Coast tunes in one show. With colorful costumes from the surf era, this talented group covers the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's. They are sure to entertain all ages!

Noon - 4:00 Stringin' Along (strolling throughout festival)
This upbeat, energetic, local 6-piece band plays a multitude of genres, everything from blues to bluegrass, including swing, cowboy, jazz and rock! They are sure to be a hit, look for them throughout the festival as they stroll through entertaining crowds.

Zinfest Wine & Cooking School
Expand your culinary and wine skills at the ZinFest Wine & Cooking School. Local, regional, and national chefs and wine experts will share their knowledge and prepare amazing recipes to be paired with Lodi wines. Don't miss your chance to become an expert in the field of food and wine!

Arts, Crafts, And Specialty Items
Browse through a variety of arts, crafts and specialty items from local vendors. Artisans will exhibit their hand-made, wine-related merchandise, ranging from furniture made out of old wine barrels, to photography, paintings, and jewelry.

Blend Your Own Zin
Try your hand at winemaking! Here is your chance to learn from the talented winemakers of the Lodi Appellation, the secrets of blending that perfect glass!

Zinfest Wine Shoppe
Don't forget to make that all important stop at the ZinFest Wine Shoppe before leaving the festival. This is your chance to purchase those wonderful wines that you tasted.

Zinfest Merchandise Store
Take a piece of ZinFest 2008 home with you! Commemorative ZinFest posters, shirts, sweatshirts, hats, visors, bags, and much more are available at the ZinFest Merchandise Store located right inside the front entrance. Have your purchase signed by ZinFest artist, Vince McIndoe!