The Third Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival will offer wine aficionados and gourmet foodies an exceptional array of palate-pleasing experiences on Saturday, April 25, from noon to 4 p.m., in the vineyard at Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce.

“We are proud to be able to introduce our guests to the wines of Sierra Pelona Valley and beyond,” said Robert Reyes, Wine maker and General Manager Reyes Winery and founder of the Sierra Pelona Valley Vintners Association. “And this is our third year assisting nonprofits in the Santa Clarita Valley.”

The Festival is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Santa Clarita.

The event will feature more than 60 food and wine vendors from throughout Southern California.

Guests will be treated to gourmet food pairings from highly acclaimed Los Angeles area chefs and artisanal food makers, as well as award-winning wines and other libations at the Festival.

Among those participating are: San Antonio Winery, Mystic Hills, Alonso Family Vineyards, Reyes Winery, Steve Hemmert Wines, Agua Dulce Winery, Coruce Vineyards, Golden Star Vineyard, AV Winery, Chavez Vineyards. High Dessert Cellars, Charles Wine Co, Bouquet Vineyards, Hearthstone Vineyard and Winery, Bobcat Winery, Harris Wine Biz, Gottwine, LA International Wine Competition, Crillon Importers – Agwa, Rhum Barbancourt, Absente, Magellan Gin, Du Nasi, Six Foukes, Douglas Gould, Wine Neg. Lil Bastard Label, Popcornopolis, Sprouts, KMF Gourmet Catering, Sarah Jean’s Southern Cuisine, Bella Cucina, Organo Gold Specialty Coffee, Anheuser-Busch, Brown Knows Cider, Pepsi Beverages Company, Porto’s Bakery, Gourmet Blends, Truffles N Toffee, Rattlers BBQ, Le Chene French Cuisine, Mickey’s Momma’s BBQ, Thelma’s Morning Café, Persia Restaurant and Lounge, Hookah Bar, Tochigan Farms, Kokolita’s and Culinary Wonders Cooking School.

Festival director Beth Heiserman said the Festival is a “great way to spend the day with friends enjoying great wine, great food and great entertainment in a beautiful vineyard setting.”

Entertainment for the Festival will be provided by Just Us, Still Moving Project and Sierra Highway.

A book signing will also be held at the festival by Len Napolitano, author of “Nose, Legs, Body!”

In addition to food, refreshments, entertainment and an art exhibit from local artists and craftsmen, the Festival will include a raffle featuring wine-and-dine gift certificates, wines and gift baskets.

Tickets for the Festival are $90 for prepaid V.I.P tickets ($100 at the door), V.I.P. tickets allow purchasers an early entry admission at 11 a.m. and $65 for prepaid general admission tickets ($75 at the door) with admission at noon. Designated driver tickets are $40 each, prepaid and at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at http://reyeswinery.com/events/spv-winefestival.

The Festival is an “adults only” event and open only to guests age 21 and older.

Shuttle Transportation

Guests who wish to enjoy the festival can also take advantage of special discount limo pricing from Serenity Chauffeured Executive Transportation. [Click here] to order shuttle tickets.

This page directs guests to Eventbrite to purchase limo transportation tickets. Tickets will be $25 round-trip and can be purchased until 10 a.m. the morning of the event. Shuttles will begin transporting to the festival site at 11 a.m. and will run every hour on the hour until 3 p.m. Return shuttles will begin at noon and will run every hour on the hour until 5 p.m.  Guests will need to show display an Eventbrite ticket (printed or on a phone or tablet) with a photo ID in order to board the shuttle.

Shuttle service is from the Park & Ride on the north 14 Freeway exit at Golden Valley Road. For information call 888-661-3384.

Wine Festival Information

Third Annual Sierra Pelona Wine Festival will be held noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Reyes Winery,

10262 Sierra Highway, Agua Dulce, CA 91390. For more information visit sierrapelonavintners.com or reyeswinery.com or call 661-286-1865. For $25 discount limo shuttle service call 888-661-3384.