Passport to Dry Creek Valley, taking place just 67 miles north of San Francisco, is a fun-filled Spring weekend in Healdsburg, CA. This weekend means sun soaked vineyards, laughter amongst friends, and unforgettable experiences in world-class wine, food, and live entertainment! This year, the sooner you buy, the more you save! Tickets will be priced in tiers and for the first time ever, single day tickets are available.
Be a part of the legacy and join 25+ wineries per day as they open their doors and transport you with unique themes and delicious pairings of award-winning wines and bites from local chefs. Travel throughout 16 X 2 idyllic miles and discover the perfect blend of tradition and innovation – a place where serious wine is crafted and multi-generational farmers, winemakers and families keep the magic alive.
With “Twice is Nice” 2-for-1 tastings at micro wineries on Friday, (inclusive to all Passport ticket holders!), a Friday night Twilight Welcome Party, and two full days of exclusive tastings, behind-the-scenes access, picturesque views, musical entertainment, and food pairings by local chefs, this weekend is a can’t miss!
As always, we also have a non-drinker ticket option where you can enjoy all of the fun and food at each location. Thank you in advance for driving responsibly!
A portion of proceeds from the event will be go to the Dry Creek Valley Scholarship.
thank you to our Sponsors
Schedule & Info
– Registration materials, i.e. wine glass, Passport book, etc. will be picked up at the starting winery you choose upon ticket purchasing.
– Check back late January for all themes, wine and food pairings, and transportation restrictions. We will be updating our site with all this information for each winery!
– Note that as an event, we do not accept buses/limos that hold more than 24 people, and not all wineries can accommodate small buses and limousines. Please check back in late January to plan ahead.
– Make sure to take advantage of the promo “Twice is Nice” (inclusive to all Passport ticket holders!) that will be included in your confirmation email. This is a special Friday 2-for-1 offering at a handful of micro wineries within Dry Creek Valley!
– Planning ahead with a glass in hand and feeling confused? Send us an email to connect with us personally! info@wdcv.com.
April 26 & 27 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
Participating wineries:
April 25 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Meet us at Bacchus Landing (1/2 a mile from downtown Healdsburg) as we cheers to the fun weekend ahead!
Enjoy a festive walk around taste of Dry Creek Valley’s world-class boutique wineries with Chef Kevin O’Connor, Hulu’s Chefs vs. Wild, hyper-local cooking over live-fires and DJ Saint Rose Disco for tunes!
Attire: Favorite Wine Tone
Participating wineries:
TICKETS
Secure Your Tickets for Passport to Dry Creek Valley!
Two-Day Saturday/Sunday Passport: $135
Single Day Passport – Saturday OR Sunday: $75 per day
Non-Drinker Passport – Saturday OR Sunday: $35 per day
Friday Twilight Welcome Party: $125
Pricing Tiers: Oct. 1 – Dec. 31 | Jan. 1 – Mar. 1 | Mar. 2 – Apr. 25
*All tickets are non-refundable*
Total cost with $1.29 per ticket fee & a 3.5% processing fee will be reflected in your price summary via TicketSpice.
Lodging
Sonoma County is TripAdvisor’s top wine country destination in the U.S. When visiting for Passport to Dry Creek Valley you have your selection of choices: boutique hotels, resorts, bed & breakfasts, small inns and vacation rentals. As Passport has grown to be the beloved wine country tradition, these tend to book up well in advance so don’t wait!
In terms of proximity to Dry Creek Valley, we suggest staying in these cities (listed by distance): Healdsburg, Windsor, Geyserville, Cloverdale, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park.
Our preferred hotel partner and sponsor in Healdsburg is Piazza Hospitality.
Visit Sonoma County Tourism’s website for a list of lodging in the area.
Transportation
Passport to Dry Creek Valley does not provide shuttles or transportation between wineries during the weekend. We kindly ask you to drink responsibly; limit the amount of wine you taste by swirling, sniffing, sipping and spitting like the pros. Water will be provided at each of the wineries!
Here are a variety of transportation companies in the area (see link below), but they do book quickly! We offer a Designated Driver ticket if a member of your group would like to enjoy the food & entertainment (but not the wine) of Passport. Note that as an event, we do not accept buses/limos that hold more than 24 people. However not all wineries can accommodate buses and limousines so please check our booklet above and plan ahead. Parking will be available at each winery.
For additional transportation options, visit Sonoma County Tourism’s website.
A note on cell phone service & ride sharing applications in Dry Creek Valley – cell phone service comes in and out through the Valley and some carriers provide more reliable service than others. This, combined with the large concentration of people in the area make it difficult to utilize any ride sharing apps throughout Passport weekend. Some wineries may provide WiFi to their attendees but please know it may not be readily available.
