Here are the festivals in Orange County you won't want to miss.
1. Pacific Wine + Food Classic
Foods from local chefs, unmatched cocktails, premium wines and live music? We're sold. Pacific Wine + Food Classic is truly serving up the best of both worlds because the only thing better than an exclusive event is an exclusive event set along the coast. This year's event is slated for Sept. 30. pacificwineandfood.com
2. California Wine Festival
An afternoon spent sipping fine wines at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is just around the corner, scheduled for June 23 to 24. Experience an elegant VIP event at the California Wine Festival where trophy wines, regional craft beers and varying foods are only a few of the treats you can expect. californiawinefestival.com/dana-point
3. Laguna Beach Festival of Arts
Going on 85 years strong, Laguna Beach Festival of Arts has showcased artists in a stunning open-air gallery. From July 5 through Sept. 1 visitors are invited to enjoy the exhibits, listen to live music and meet the artists. The grounds are called Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach year-round. foapom.com/summer-art-show
4. Newport Beach Film Fest
Known to be the West Coast’s fastest growing film festival, Newport Beach Film Fest is set to offer films from 50 countries ranging in genre. The annual event attracts crowds of over 58,000 from film junkies to food connoisseurs, and this year's festival will run from Oct. 12 to 19. newportbeachfilmfest.com
5. Newport Beach Wine Festival
Experience this exclusive and intimate lifestyle event in Southern California at Balboa Bay Resort where you’ll enjoy wine, spirits and light bites. balboabayresort.com/event/newport-beach-wine-spirits-festival-3
6. Ohana Festival
You heard it here first, Ohana Festival is back with exciting performances at Doheny State Beach. Grab your tickets now because this three-day event on Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 will be one you won’t want to miss. ohanafest.com