Uncorked: Del Mar Summer Wine Fest at the Racetrack, Saturday, August 1

Overview

Wine, sunshine, and live horse racing — this is one of the more quintessentially Del Mar ways to spend a summer Saturday. The 7th Annual Uncorked: Del Mar Summer Wine Fest returns to the iconic Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on Saturday, August 1, pouring 100+ wines, bubblies, and cocktails from around the globe while the races run right in front of you. Grab a hat, pull out the bow tie, and come get "uncorked" trackside. It's 21+, it's derby-style, and it's the kind of only-in-Del Mar day that sums up a San Diego summer.

What You Actually Need to Know

• Event: Uncorked: Del Mar Summer Wine Fest (7th annual)
• Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
• Time: 2–5 PM (Early Admission starts at 1 PM)
• Where: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club — 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
• Ages: 21 & up only (valid ID required)
• Price: $75 General Admission / $90 Early Admission
• Tickets: Via Uncorked Wine Festivals and the Del Mar Racetrack

What to Expect

The whole thing plays out trackside on the Stretch Run, so you're sipping and swirling with a live view of the horse races — a genuinely fun pairing you won't get at your average wine fest. Beyond the 100+ pours, expect:

• Unlimited wine tastings — 100+ wines, bubbly, and cocktails from around the world
• Full-day access to the races — racetrack admission is included with your ticket
• Live music and DJs setting the summer-party tone
• Top local food trucks on site (food sold separately)
• A festive, dressed-up crowd — derby style is encouraged, so bring the hats and bow ties

Choose Your Experience

• General Admission ($75): 2 PM entry, unlimited tastings, and full-day racetrack access; the party runs till 5 PM
• Early Admission ($90): 1 PM entry — an extra hour to sip with a smaller crowd, plus access to exclusive pours from select wineries during that first hour

Wine With a Cause

Nice bonus: a portion of every ticket benefits Urban Surf 4 Kids, a local nonprofit that provides water and surf therapy to foster and orphan youth. So the day of sipping does some genuine good, too.

Good to Know

• It's 21 & up only — everyone needs a valid ID, and yes, that includes infants
• Tickets cover the wine and the races — food is sold separately, so bring some cash
• It's rain or shine, no refunds — but early August in Del Mar is about as reliable as weather gets
• Dress the part — derby style is half the fun
• Plan a safe ride home — designated-driver tickets are typically available, and rideshare is smart after a day of tasting

It's one of the most stylish, sun-soaked ways to spend a summer Saturday in San Diego. For more around the county, browse our full event calendar. And if a day at the races has you dreaming about the area, our Del Mar neighborhood guide is a great place to start.