History
The Rotary Club of Ojai-West Foundation launched a small wine-tasting event to bring fine wine and craft beer together for Ojai Valley Residents. Now in its 34th year, the Ojai Wine Festival has grown into a regionally recognized signature fundraising event that attracts over 4,000 people from Northern, Central, and Southern California. Proceeds directly support various charitable causes that aid with women and children's health, improve education and support activities that enrich the lives of area youth. Spread along the shoreline of picturesque Lake Casitas, the Ojai Wine Festival has evolved into one of Southern California's premier beverage tasting experiences. Every year, over 60 wineries and over 30 breweries participate, along with a selection of local restaurants, caterers, and fine arts and crafts vendors. The atmosphere is enhanced by live music, complimentary boat rides on the Rotary Floating Classroom and a silent auction.
Specialties
The Rotary Club of Ojai-West Foundation's major fund-raiser, the Ojai Wine Festival is held annually on the 2nd Sunday in June. 4000+ people attend the 501(C)(3) fundraiser at beautiful Lake Casitas's Recreation Area. Over 60 wineries & 30 breweries participate in this grand tasting. Funds raised from this event are used for charitable purposes. The Ojai Wine Festival has raised and donated more than $1.3 million with proceeds supporting various charitable causes that aid with women and children's health, improve education and support activities that enrich the lives of area youth. Fitting examples of important projects are: the science based Rotary Floating Classroom, Third Grade Dictionary Project, Nordhoff High School's