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Wine Pairing Dinners - Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Loose Goose Golf Classic – Thursday, October 2, 2008
Golden Goose Gala - Friday, October 3, 2008
Main Festival - Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5
What is the Loose Goose Wine Festival and where is it located?
Rapidly becoming the premier wine festival in the Los Angeles region, the Loose Goose Wine Festival presents four days of wine tasting encounters – wine pairing dinners, the Loose Goose Golf Classic, the exclusive V.I.P Golden Goose Gala, and the Main Festival weekend event. Located 35 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, the Santa Clarita Valley will host an impressive gathering of up to 100 vineyards as many as 50 luxury related vendors, and live entertainment. An estimated 7,000-10,000 fermented grape juice lovers are expected to attend.
Is there a minimum age requirement to attend the Festival?
All guests to the Loose Goose Wine Festival events must be 21 years of age or over. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.
What is the cost of Main Festival admission?
Cost of admission is $65.00 for a one-day Festival ticket at the gate; $55.00 if purchased in advance.
What is included with the gate admission?
General Festival admission includes unlimited wine tasting in the general area, a commemorative wine glass, luxury program, and a chance to win a one-week exotic vacation. Live entertainment and strolling performers throughout the weekend will complete the experience.
Will designated driver tickets be available?
Designated driver tickets are available at $25.00 and may be purchased at the door. A special wristband will be issued identifying designated drivers. Designated drivers receive complementary water and soft drinks throughout the festival grounds.
Can more than one guest use a Festival pass?
Guests will be issued a wristband at the entrance of the Festival. Wristbands issued are non-transferable and may only be used by one guest.
What are the Festival hours?
On Saturday, the Loose Goose Wine Festival After Dark opens at 5:00pm with wine tasting and festivities available until 10:00pm.
The Sunday Loose Goose Wine Festival opens at 1:00pm with wine tasting and festivities available until 5:00pm.
Can tickets be ordered in advance?
Yes, attendance will be limited. The Main Festival is expected to sell out. To ensure ticket availability, advance purchase is strongly suggested. Tickets will be available online or by phoning (661) 799-WINE (9463).
Where can I park for the Main Festival event?
Directional signs will be posted to nearest parking lots. Parking is free. Shuttles will be provided from designated parking lots to the Festival grounds.
Is handicap parking available?
Handicap parking will be available in a parking lot adjacent to the Festival grounds.
How often will shuttle busses run during the event?
Schedule to be announced.
What wineries will be participating?
Featured Wineries comprise an exclusive mix of large, medium, and smaller up-and-coming vineyards. They have been specifically invited to participate and will feature California, domestic and international wines. Check back frequently for the most up-to-date list of participating vineyards.
What can I expect upon arrival?
The décor and ambience of the Main Festival is designed to evoke the enchantment of old world European post harvest festivals. Elaborate arrangements of canopied tents, thousands of yards of fabrics, and artfully landscaped facades will transform Bridgeport Park in Valencia. The Festival venue is complete with walking paseos and soft, lush, grassy grounds surrounded by rolling hillsides.
What accommodations are available in Santa Clarita, and nearby communities?
The Santa Clarita Valley offers a wonderful mix of quality accommodations, restaurants, and entertainment, in addition to the charm of a small town. Several Preferred Hotel Partners and Preferred Restaurant Partners have teamed with the Loose Goose Wine Festival for this event.
Are there other things I should see and do over that weekend?
Explore the Santa Clarita Valley - a community rich in history and local tradition, with all the amenities of a small town. Savor fine dining at a Preferred Restaurant Partner or enjoy a nighttime stroll down the tree-lined streets of the Westfield Valencia Town Center.
How can my business become a sponsor of the Loose Goose Wine Festival?
If your company or organization would like to become a Festival sponsor, contact Peter Goossens at (661) 799-WINE (9463) for more information.
