Buellton Wine & Chili Festival 2026
Get ready for a bold, flavorful day in Buellton! The Buellton Wine & Chili Festival returns with wine, craft beer, seltzer, cider, and spirits—plus chili and salsa galore. Taste from 35+ wineries and beverage makers. Sample and vote on 35+ chili and salsa competitors. Enjoy live entertainment, DJ FIU, and a lively lineup of local merchant vendors.
Sunday, March 15 | 12:00–4:30 PM
Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground | Buellton
This all-ages festival sells out every year, so grab tickets early. Shuttles are available from Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria, and Lompoc for safe, easy travel. Make it a weekend with nearby lodging at Flying Flags, Sideways Inn, or other Buellton favorites.
Tickets
Hot Chili Ticket (21+) – $65
Includes a souvenir wine glass, unlimited tastings of wine, beer, seltzer, cider, and spirits, live entertainment, and all the chili and salsa you can handle.
Mild Chili Ticket (Under 21) – $25
No alcohol. Enjoy unlimited chili and salsa.
Children 6 and under are free. Food trucks available for purchase.
Shuttles (sold separately)
Pickups in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Shuttle tickets do not include festival entry.
Buellton Wine & Chili Festival 2026 Parking Notice
No on-site parking. Park at Pea Soup Andersen’s, 376 Ave of the Flags, Buellton. It’s a short walk to Flying Flags.
If we don’t sell out, tickets at the door will be $75 for Hot Chili Ticket, and $35 for Mild Chili Ticket. No exceptions. Chili and salsa while supplies last. Quantities are limited. Come hungry. Come early. Cheers!
