Kick off the summer at Balboa Bay Resort’s Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival – a celebration of wine, spirits and coastal cuisine over Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy beautiful scenery along Newport Coast at this popular event. This year’s event weekend will premiere with an elegant Wine Dinner with JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, feature a Grand Tasting with an array of wineries and spirit distributors, and finish with a "Blanc on the Bay" White Party.

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Friday, May 22

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Winemaker Dinner

Enjoy an exquisite four-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Diego Bernal and the culinary team, thoughtfully paired with JUSTIN wines and guided by Certified Sommelier and Director of Education for JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Jason Santos.

Founded in Paso Robles, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery is celebrated for its Bordeaux-style blends and commitment to crafting balanced, expressive wines that showcase California’s Central Coast. Each course will be paired to highlight the depth and character of these standout selections, creating a guided tasting experience throughout the evening.

  • 6:00pm Reception, 6:30pm 4-Course Dinner
  • Lighthouse Room
  • $264 per person plus tax, service charge, and fees. Adults only, 21+. Cocktail attire.

Balboa Bay Club Members enjoy special pricing. Please call 949.630.4801 or email reservations@balboabayresort.com with your Member number to reserve tickets.

Saturday, May 23

Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival Grand Tasting

Spend the afternoon exploring a collection of our favorite wines and spirits, light bites, live music, and entertainment by the bay. Proceeds from the Wine and Spirits Festival benefit the Balboa Bay Club Scholarship Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity providing scholarships to exceptional graduating high school students in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

  • 1:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Check-in at Lighthouse Room
  • Pre-sale price: $174 per person plus tax, service charge and Eventbrite fee. Adults only, 21+ 
  • Same-day ticket price: $198 per person plus tax, service charge and Eventbrite fee. Adults only, 21+ 

Balboa Bay Club Members enjoy special pricing. Please call 949.630.4801 or email reservations@balboabayresort.com with your Member number to reserve tickets.

Sunday, May 24

"Blanc on the Bay" White Party

Close out the Newport Beach Wine & Spirits Festival weekend in style at “Blanc on the Bay” White Party on the Bayfront Lawn at Balboa Bay Resort. Set against the backdrop of the harbor, this high-energy daytime celebration invites guests to dress in all white and ease into the afternoon with music, cocktails, and coastal views.

Enjoy a live DJ set, light appetizers, and a lineup of signature beverage activations featuring refreshing, summer-ready pours. It’s the perfect blend of laid-back luxury and lively atmosphere whether you’re dancing by the water, sipping something chilled, or simply soaking in the scene.

  • 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Bayfront Lawn
  • Light Bites & 2 Drinks Included | Additional Drinks for Purchase
  • Pre-sale price: $72 per person plus tax, service charge and Eventbrite fee. Adults only, 21+ 
  • Same-day ticket price: $96 per person plus tax, service charge and Eventbrite fee. Adults only, 21+ 

Balboa Bay Club Members enjoy special pricing. Please call 949.630.4801 or email reservations@balboabayresort.com with your Member number to reserve tickets.

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