27th annual event occurs this Saturday, June 22

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival is Saturday, and this is your final opportunity to secure tickets for the highly anticipated event. Tickets can be purchased online at atascaderolakesidewinefestival.com or at the Chamber office at 6907 El Camino Real, Suite A, Atascadero. Tickets are $75 through Friday or $90 at the event. A generous portion of the proceeds will benefit the Charles Paddock Zoo.

The Festival will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at the picturesque Atascadero Lake Park. Celebrating its 27th year, the year’sevent will highlight over 100 wines, brews, ciders, and craft spirits from the Central Coast and beyond. Guests are invitedto bring a blanket and a low-back chair to relax and savor the scenic ambiance of the lake park while enjoying live music performances by locally renowned artists, the Joy Bonner Band, and the Dulcie Taylor Trio. A highlight of this year’sFestival is the unique “Roar-and-Pour” experience, which allows attendees to savor exquisite wines while observing the captivating animals at the Charles Paddock Zoo.

“The Atascadero Wine Fest is a unique event, different from other wine festivals, offering a picturesque setting by the lake, creating a relaxing beautiful atmosphere for wine tastings. This event places an emphasis on highlighting localflavors of the Central Coast. There is truly something or everyone,” said Gail Kudlac, Event Organizer.

In addition to the expansive beverage selection, the Festival will feature an array of artists and vendors. Participants include 805 Pure Water, Bottles Up by Julia, Butterfly Brittles, Caliber Collision, Carbon Health, Damsel in Defense, Diamonds & Pearls Fashion, Flower and Feather, Focus Point Images, Justin’s Barrel Creations, Oh Shirt and More, Olive We Ranch Designs, Rogue Candles, Savana Lily Designs, Starlight Designs, The Oaks at Paso Robles, T-Mobile, Third Wheel Tours, and Unique Bends.

To learn more, visit atascaderowinefest.com or call (805) 466-2044.