Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival Postponed to April

Annual event pushed back due to inclement weather concerns

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The first annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival, originally scheduled for January 26, 2023, has been postponed to April 20, 2023. The event host, Reyes Winery, cited deeply saturated ground conditions and predicted storms as the reasons for the postponement, stating they must prioritize guest safety. All tickets and exhibitor fees will be honored for the new April date, and refunds will be provided to those who cannot attend.

Why it matters

The Sierra Pelona Valley is home to a recently established American Viticultural Area, making this inaugural wine festival an important event for showcasing the region's growing wine industry and providing an opportunity for Los Angeles-area residents to explore local wines.

The details

The Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival will feature over 25 wineries, vineyards, and tequila producers pouring samples, as well as gourmet food vendors. In addition to wine tasting, the event will include a morning vineyard hike led by winemaker Robert Reyes. The festival will take place at Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce, California.

  • The festival was originally scheduled for January 26, 2023.
  • The event has been postponed to April 20, 2023.

The players

Reyes Winery

The host of the Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival, located in Agua Dulce, California.

Robert Reyes

Winemaker and event organizer for the Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival, who will lead the morning vineyard hike.

Sierra Pelona Valley Vintners Association

The organization hosting the first annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival.

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What they’re saying

“We must put our guests' safety first. The ground is deeply saturated from the recent storm, which is predicted to continue for the next couple of days including the day of the event. These conditions pose too great a risk for our guests and make the much anticipated Vineyard Hike next to impossible.”

— Robert Reyes, Winemaker and event organizer (Reyes Winery)

“The Festival will honor all tickets and exhibition fees collected for the event from exhibitors and guests. Those wishing to retain their tickets for admission into the April 20, 2013 event can do so, and all requests for refunds will be honored.”

— Reyes Winery (Reyes Winery)

What’s next

The Sierra Pelona Valley Vintners Association will hold the rescheduled first annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2023.

The takeaway

The postponement of the Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival highlights the importance of prioritizing guest safety and being flexible in the face of unpredictable weather conditions when hosting outdoor events. This inaugural festival represents a growing opportunity for Los Angeles residents to discover and support the local wine industry in their own backyard.