Tickets are still available for the Santa Clarita Valley’s premier wine tasting experience, the Vine 2 Wine Classic to be held 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday in the Main Gallery at California Institute of the Arts.

Guests who purchase tickets today can still get the $75 advance ticket purchase price. Attendees who buy tickets Saturday at the door will be charged $90 per ticket, said Ray Tippet, executive director of Circle of Hope, Inc., a SCV breast cancer support nonprofit.

“It is going to be a fun evening of wine, beer, food and entertainment,” said Tippet.

Entrance to the event allows guests unlimited pours from nearly 50 wineries and wine distributors as well as food from more than SCV restaurants and caterers.

Wine will be offered from Au Bon Clim at White Oak vineyard and winery, Castoro Cellers, Caymus 40th Anniversary, Clayhouse Wines, Chamisal Vineyards, Coruce Vineyard, Donati Family Vineyards, Dry Creek Vineyard, Empson – Italian importers, Fratelli Perata, Forefront by Pine Ridge, Golden Star Vineyards, Groth Reserve – Oakville, Groth – Sauvignon Blanc, Harmony Cellars, Hug Cellers, J. Lohrvineyards, J & J Cellers, Kiamie Wine Cellars, Larson Champagne, Layer Cake, Letitia Vineyards, Louis Martini Vineyard, Lucinda & Millie, Lucy Wine, Nadeau Family Vintners, Nadia, Nuggucciet Cellars, One True Vine Cellars – St Helena, Opolo Vineyards, Pear Valley, Penman Springs, Pine Ridge – Vineyards, Pulchella Winery, Quady Winery, Raymond Winery, Reyes Winery, River Star Vineyards, Scharffenberger – Sponsored by Reality One, Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery, Silver Oak – Alexander Valley, SteelHead – Vineyards, Tackett Family Vinyards, Toad Hollow, Tolo Cellars, Trefethen Family Vinyards, Valley of The Moon, Vigilance Winery & Cellars and Zaca Mesa.

Hundreds of wines will be offered for guests to taste, said Tippet.

Food will be provided by California Mad Poppers, Eat Real café, Embassy Suites, Hidden Havana, Hubert’s Lemonade, It’s A Grind, Jasmin Thai, Kake Kreations, Kokolita Cakes & More, Lima Limon, Marston’s, Nothing Bunt Cakes, Persia Restaurant, Pieology, Pizzscotti, Rattler’s BBQ, Rita’s Ice, Rustic Burger/Rustic Eatery, Smokin Bar-B-Quties, Stonefire Grille, Thelma and Luis, Truffles and Toffee and Wildflour Gourmet Baking Company.

Entertainment will feature the live music of Jimmy Carnelli.

“We are so happy with the support we’ve received from the community,” said Tippet.

For guests more interested in beer tasting the Main Gallery will offer “60 feet of beer” at the Barley 2 Beer “experience” hosted by Newhall Refinery and Egg Plantation owners Simon and Sharon Mee.

“We’re really excited to bring craft beer to the event and showcase it in the Main Gallery,” said Tippet.

Tippet said nearly a dozen craft brewers will be on hand to offer tastings that will run from “light to dark,” offering guests the experience of talking to the brewers about their creations, as well as giving guests the chance to find what “range” their tastes fall.

Event guests will also be provided with a souvenir wine glass and a bottle of Lucy wine to take home.

“We’re very excited this year to be giving away a Riedel wine glass to each paid guest. The glasses we were able to obtain retail for $30 each and are made in Germany,” said Tippet.

Circle of Hope, Inc. is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a nonprofit support group this year assisting those with breast cancer who work or live in the SCV.

Tippet said the organization receives no outside funding from national cancer organizations, or elsewhere.

“Everything we spend is raised here and stays here in the SCV,” he said.

Clients of Circle of Hope, Inc. can receive financial assistance with the costs of cancer, including treatment and second opinions.

In addition, emotional and educational support is also offered.

Tippet said Circle of Hope, Inc. is expanding the range of cancers it covers.

“We are no longer just a breast cancer support group,” he said.

Other cancers now covered by Circle of Hope, Inc. include uterine, ovarian, cervical, colon and prostate and testicular.

“We are now helping with six different cancers and are looking to expand to melanoma, as well,” Tippet said.

Circle of Hope, Inc. is an all-volunteer organization, said Tippet.

Tippet takes no salary as executive director.

“Every penny raised goes directly into providing help to our clients battling cancer in the SCV,” he said.

Logix Federal Credit Union will serve as title sponsor of the event.

“I want everyone to leave the event happy and feel they have received value for their money,” Tippet said.

The 13th annual Vine 2 Wine will be held 6-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. For tickets visit www.cohevents.org/#!vine-2-wine-barley-2-beer/c4e2 or call Ray Tippet (661) 254-5218. Tickets available Saturday at the door.