San Diego's 'Uncorked' Festival Returns to Embarcadero Park

The 11th annual wine and spirits celebration will feature over 150 drinks, live music, and support for local nonprofit Urban Surf 4 Kids.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:00am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred figures enjoying drinks and socializing at an outdoor festival, with soft, warm lighting and color creating a sense of energy and celebration.The vibrant atmosphere of San Diego's annual 'Uncorked' festival will bring the community together for a celebration of food, drinks, and live music.San Diego Today

The popular 'Uncorked' festival is returning to San Diego's Embarcadero Park on April 11, 2026 for its 11th anniversary celebration. The event will feature over 150 wines, spirits, and zero-proof drinks, along with lawn games, food trucks, and live music. Proceeds will benefit the local nonprofit Urban Surf 4 Kids, which provides water therapy and surf camps for orphan and foster youth.

Why it matters

As one of San Diego's premier annual wine and spirits festivals, 'Uncorked' draws thousands of attendees and helps support an important local charity that serves underprivileged youth. The event's return to the scenic Embarcadero waterfront location is expected to draw large crowds eager to enjoy the city's vibrant food, drink, and music scene.

The details

The 11th annual 'Uncorked' festival will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Marina Park North in San Diego's Embarcadero. Attendees will be able to sample over 150 different wines, spirits, and zero-proof cocktails from around the world. In addition to the drink offerings, the event will feature a lawn game lounge, local food trucks, and live music curated by DJs. All proceeds from the festival will go to support Urban Surf 4 Kids, a nonprofit that provides water therapy and surf camps for orphan and foster youth in the San Diego area.

  • The 11th annual 'Uncorked' festival will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • The event runs from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time.

The players

Urban Surf 4 Kids

A local nonprofit organization that provides water therapy and surf camps for orphan and foster youth in the San Diego area.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to bring 'Uncorked' back to the Embarcadero for its 11th year. This event is a highlight of the spring for wine and spirits lovers in San Diego, and we're proud to support Urban Surf 4 Kids' important work in the community.”

— Jessica Sanchez, Event Organizer

What’s next

Tickets for the 11th annual 'Uncorked' festival in San Diego will go on sale to the general public on February 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The return of the popular 'Uncorked' festival to San Diego's scenic Embarcadero waterfront will provide residents and visitors alike with a vibrant celebration of the city's thriving food, drink, and music scene, all while supporting a worthy local nonprofit organization.