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!
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 as 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, winemaker meet & greets, 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 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
Official Media Sponsor
Electric Vehicle Sponsor
Preferred Hotel Partners
Official Airport Sponsor
Schedule & Info
– Registration materials, i.e. wine glass, Passport book, etc. will be picked up at the starting winery you choose upon ticket purchasing. Please note, if a winery is “SOLD OUT” when registering, that means you cannot start with them but you CAN visit them during the day after your starting 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. Check the below “Weekend Winery Details & Offerings” for more info.
– Make sure to take advantage of the promo “Twice as 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! [email protected].
April 26 & 27 | 11:00am – 4:00pm
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!
**Read me: Pezzi King & Rued are participating Saturday only | Baca & Dutcher Crossing are participating Sunday only**
There will be a special airstream activation with our Sponsors, InsideHook & BUGATCHI, at CAST Wines both days
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: $235
Single Day Passport – Saturday OR Sunday: $125 per day
Non-Drinker Passport – Saturday OR Sunday: $35 per day
Friday Twilight Welcome Party: $175
*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
Visit Stay Healdsburg for Healdsburg Hotels
Marriott – Courtyard Santa Rosa is offering a special discount to Passport attendees for the weekend
Geyserville Inn is offering a special discount to Passport attendees for the weekend
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 document above and plan ahead. Parking will be available at each winery.
Wine Country Experiences is offering 30% off for groups up to 10 during Passport weekend. Contact Jordan at [email protected] and mention you are a Passport attendee.
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.
