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Hancock Hosts Wine Festival June 8

A person pouring a glass of wine for thirsty onlookers.

MAY 30, 2024-- Allan Hancock College is hosting its second annual wine festival at the college’s Santa Maria campus and is inviting the public to attend. 

The college is currently selling tickets to its second West Coast College and University Wine Festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 8, from 1-4 p.m. This year’s festival is sponsored by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce. 

The festival will include wines from eight community college and university winemaking programs, including Hancock, Cal Poly, Napa Valley College, Fresno State University and colleges from Oregon, Washington State and Arizona. In addition, the festival will also feature wines from 11 California wineries including Flying Goat Cellars, Amplify Wines, El Vinero, and others. 

Local restaurants will also be providing appetizers during the event, including Chef Ricks, Maya Mexican Restaurant, The Salty Brigade, and more. 

The festival will be open to the public, but attendees must be 21 or over and bring a valid ID to get in. Tickets can be purchased online for $40 or at the door on the day of the event for $50. Tickets are limited. 

To learn more and purchase tickets for this exciting new event, visit https://www.hancockcollege.edu/winery/festival.php 

Campus Locations:

Santa Maria Campus

Santa Maria Campus

800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3248
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Lompoc Valley Center

Lompoc Valley Center

One Hancock Drive
Lompoc, CA 93436
1-805-735-3366 ext. 5200
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Santa Maria Campus

Santa Ynez Valley Center

2975 East Hwy 246 (SYVHS)
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3355
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