Know Before You Go

We look forward to welcoming you to the upcoming Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience!

At the 4th annual HWFE, we will come together to celebrate the vibrant culinary diversity, sustainable farming practices and the deep connection to the agriculture of Sonoma County and its impact on the world around us!

We cannot wait for you to experience the amazing lineup of talent, including celebrity chefs, Michelin-starred chefs, James Beard award-winning chefs, grape growers, world-renowned winemakers, and sommeliers. You will have the opportunity to meet, eat, drink, and learn from these talented individuals, all while enjoying live music, sipping on internationally celebrated wines, and so much more.

This will be an event to remember, and we are honored to have you be a part of it. We promise to provide you with an unforgettable experience and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always here to help!


EVENT ACCESS

BADGE HOLDERS: Platinum VIP Weekend & Friend of Festival. Your weekend credential badge will need to be worn at all times for entrance to your registered events. Credential badges will be available for pick-up the week of the event at the times and location below. Please bring a photo ID. If you need assistance with badges, please email us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com.

Badge Pick-up Location: Mill District Sales Gallery 151 Sawmill Circle #101, Healdsburg, CA

Hours: 

  • Wednesday, May 14 | 3pm - 5pm

  • Thursday, May 15 | 10am - 5pm 

    • 3pm - 5pm Enjoy a Welcome Cocktail by Zancudo Mezcal

  • Friday, May 16 | 10am - 2pm

    • 3pm - 5pm Enjoy a Welcome Cocktail by Zancudo Mezcal

If you are attending as part of an event partner group, please check with your direct contact at the partner company to determine if you need to pick up your own badge or if they will be picking up and distributing to you.

E-TICKETS: If you purchased individual event tickets, please have your e-ticket and photo ID ready as you will not be admitted to any HWFE event without them. If you need assistance with e-tickets, please email us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com


ATTIRE

To ensure your comfort throughout the day and into the evening, we recommend dressing in layers and wearing sunscreen. Opting for festive wine country attire is an ideal way to effortlessly transition from day to evening. We also suggest wearing comfortable shoes that are suitable for all the exciting adventures you'll have during the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience!


DINING & ACCOMMODATIONS

To ensure you make the most of your upcoming visit to Healdsburg, we highly recommend exploring all the local delights our region has to offer. For tips on accommodations and maximizing your weekend, please visit our website. Additionally, you can find excellent resources for planning your perfect wine country getaway at Stay Healdsburg. We look forward to making your stay memorable!

Event Transportation & Parking

General Parking & Shuttle Info

  • Parking in downtown Healdsburg is extremely limited.
    All attendees driving in are encouraged to use HWFE shuttles and designated parking lots for transportation to and from events.

  • Shuttles will operate on rotation starting 30 minutes before each event (boarding begins 15 minutes prior). On-site attendants will be available to assist and guide you.

Downtown Healdsburg Guests

  • Guests staying in town can use the HWFE Downtown Shuttle Stop at:
    14 Matheson Street (between Vine Street & Healdsburg Avenue).

  • No parking is available at the shuttle stop. Please plan to walk or use nearby public parking.

Montage Healdsburg Guests

  • Montage guests will have dedicated shuttle service to/from most events.

  • Due to limited space in the Montage roundabout, shuttles may not always be visible on arrival.
    A transportation coordinator will be on-site to call nearby drivers as needed.

Expanded Shuttle Service

  • For the Friday Concert and Saturday Events, shuttles will also pick up from:

    • TBD (TBD) – Friday Concert & Saturday

    • Healdsburg High School (1024 Prince Ave) – Saturday Only

Rideshare & Safety

  • Ubers and Lyfts are not reliable in the area.
    We strongly recommend using HWFE shuttles or booking a car service in advance.

  • Please drink responsibly. Do not drive under the influence.
    Your safety—and the safety of others—is our top priority.

You can find more specific information by day and event below.


EVENT VENUES & LOCATIONS

For event-specific details, including locations & transportation options, see below.

 

Thursday, May 15

  • Location & Time:

    • Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

    • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    • Location: Mayacama Golf Club

    Shuttles & Transportation

    For a seamless and stress-free experience, please be aware that on-site parking will NOT be available. Instead, we kindly request all guests to utilize our convenient shuttle service option(s) listed below:

    • HWFE Downtown Shuttle Stop: located near 14 Matheson Street (between Vine Street and Healdsburg Avenue). Please note that there is no parking at the HWFE downtown shuttle stop, so guests will need to walk or utilize available parking in the surrounding areas.

    • Shuttles will run on rotation from the HWFE Shuttle Stop, starting at 5:45 PM (boarding begins at 5:15 PM) until the last shuttle departs Mayacama at 9:30 PM.

    • No personal vehicles are allowed at Mayacama Golf Club. Should you choose to arrive using a private car or shuttle service, please note that they will need to depart the property immediately after dropping you off.

    Check-In:

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and photo ID ready as you will not be admitted to any registered event without them. If you need assistance with badges or e-tickets, please email us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com

 

Friday, May 16

  • Location & Time:

    • Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

    • Time: 12:00 PM (Buffet Lunch at 12:30 PM)

    • Location: Orsi Family Vineyards

    Shuttles & Transportation

    To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience, please note that on-site parking will NOT be available. Instead, we kindly ask all guests to use our convenient shuttle service option(s) noted below:

    • HWFE Downtown Shuttle Stop: located near 14 Matheson Street (between Vine Street and Healdsburg Avenue). Please note that there is no parking at the HWFE downtown shuttle stop, so guests will need to walk or utilize available parking in the surrounding areas.

      • Shuttles will depart from HWFE Shuttle Stop at 11:30 AM (boarding begins at 11:15 AM).

        • Guests of Montage will be picked up at the entry at 11:30 AM

    Check-In

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and a valid photo ID ready to check-in. Admission will not be granted without them. Should you require assistance with your badges or e-tickets, please reach out to us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com.

  • Location & Time:

    • Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

    • Time: 12:00 PM

    • Location: MacMurray Estate

    Shuttles & Transportation:

    For a seamless and stress-free experience, please be aware that on-site parking will NOT be available. Instead, we kindly request all guests to utilize our convenient shuttle service option(s) listed below:

    • HWFE Downtown Shuttle Stop: located near 14 Matheson Street (between Vine Street and Healdsburg Avenue). Please note that there is no parking at the HWFE downtown shuttle stop, so guests will need to walk or utilize available parking in the surrounding areas.

      • Shuttles will depart from the HWFE Shuttle Stop at 11:30 AM (boarding begins at 11:15 AM) and will return to the HWFE Shuttle Stop upon conclusion of the event.

    • Guests of Montage Healdsburg will be picked up at the entry at 11:30 AM (boarding begins at 11:15 AM) and will return to Montage upon conclusion of the event

    Check-In

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and a valid photo ID ready to check-in. Admission will not be granted without them. Should you require assistance with your badges or e-tickets, please reach out to us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com.

  • Location & Time:

    • Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

    • Time: 12:00 PM

    • Location: Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens

    Shuttles & Transportation

    For a seamless and stress-free experience, please be aware that on-site parking will NOT be available. Instead, we kindly request all guests to utilize our convenient shuttle service option(s) listed below:

    • HWFE Downtown Shuttle Stop: located near 14 Matheson Street (between Vine Street and Healdsburg Avenue). Please note that there is no parking at the HWFE downtown shuttle stop, so guests will need to walk or utilize available parking in the surrounding areas.

      • Shuttles will depart from the HWFE Shuttle Stop at 11:30 AM (boarding begins at 11:15 AM), and will return to the HWFE Shuttle Stop upon conclusion of the event.

    Check-In

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and a valid photo ID ready to check-in. Admission will not be granted without them. Should you require assistance with your badges or e-tickets, please reach out to us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com.

  • Location & Time:

    • Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

    • Time: 3:30 PM

    • Location: Bacchus Landing (14210 Bacchus Landing Way, Healdsburg)

    Shuttles & Transportation

    For your convenience and to ensure a seamless experience, we kindly request that all guests utilize our convenient shuttle service from one of the designated locations listed below or opt for on-site parking at the venue.

    • HWFE Downtown Shuttle Stop: located near 14 Matheson Street (between Vine Street and Healdsburg Avenue). Please note that there is no parking at the HWFE downtown shuttle stop, so guests will need to walk or utilize available parking in the surrounding areas.

      • Shuttles will depart from HWFE Shuttle Stop at 3:00pm (boarding begins at 2:45pm), and will return to the HWFE Shuttle Stop upon conclusion of the event

    • Parking is available on-site at the venue

    Check-In:

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and photo ID ready as you will not be admitted to any registered event without them. If you need assistance with badges or eTickets, please email us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com

  • Location & Time:

    • Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

    • Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    • Location: Rodney Strong Vineyards (11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg)

    Event Details

    Doors open at 5:30pm, Concert starts at 6:30pm. An assortment of food trucks will be available to purchase: Black Piglet, Sushi Shoubu, Taqueria Sol Azteca, and MoMo Man. Rodney Strong wines will also be available to purchase, providing the perfect complement to the music at sunset.

    Shuttles & Transportation

    Parking will NOT be available onsite. For your convenience and to ensure a seamless experience, we kindly request that all guests utilize our convenient shuttle service from one of the designated locations listed below:

    • HWFE Downtown Shuttle Stop: located near 14 Matheson Street (between Vine Street and Healdsburg Avenue). Please note that there is no parking at the HWFE downtown shuttle stop, so guests will need to walk or utilize available parking in the surrounding areas.

      • Shuttles will run on rotation from 5:00 PM (boarding begins at 4:45) until 9:00 PM.

    • Guests of Montage Healdsburg will be picked up at 5:00 PM at the entry (boarding begins at 4:45 PM) and the shuttle will run on rotation until 9:00 PM.

    Check-In:

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and photo ID ready as you will not be admitted to any registered event without them. If you need assistance with badges or eTickets, please email us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com

  • Location & Time:

    • Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

    • Time: 6:00 PM

    • Location: Chalk Hill Estate

    Shuttles & Transportation

    To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience, we kindly ask all guests to use our convenient shuttle service from one of the locations noted below or on-site venue parking:

    • HWFE Downtown Shuttle Stop: located near 14 Matheson Street (between Vine Street and Healdsburg Avenue). Please note that there is no parking at the HWFE downtown shuttle stop, so guests will need to walk or utilize available parking in the surrounding areas.

      • Shuttles will depart from HWFE Shuttle Stop at 5:30 PM (boarding begins at 5:15 PM), and will return to the HWFE Shuttle Stop upon conclusion of the event.

    • Guests of Montage Healdsburg will be picked up at 5:30 PM at the entry (boarding begins at 5:15 PM), returning after the event concludes.

    Check-In:

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and photo ID ready as you will not be admitted to any registered event without them. If you need assistance with badges or eTickets, please email us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com

  • Location & Time:

    • Date: Friday, May 16, 2025

    • Time: 6:30 PM

    • Location: Aperture Cellars (12291 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg)

    Shuttles & Transportation

    To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience, we kindly ask all guests to use our convenient shuttle service from one of the locations noted below or on-site venue parking:

    • HWFE Downtown Shuttle Stop: located near 14 Matheson Street (between Vine Street and Healdsburg Avenue). Please note that there is no parking at the HWFE downtown shuttle stop, so guests will need to walk or utilize available parking in the surrounding areas.

      • Shuttles will depart from HWFE Shuttle Stop at 6:00 PM (boarding begins at 5:45 PM), and will return to the HWFE Shuttle Stop upon conclusion of the event.

    • Guests of Montage Healdsburg will be picked up at 6:00 PM at the entry (boarding begins at 5:45 PM), returning after the event concludes.

    • Limited parking may be available on-site at the venue, but shuttle service is highly encouraged.

    Check-In:

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and photo ID ready as you will not be admitted to any registered event without them. If you need assistance with badges or eTickets, please email us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com

 

Saturday, May 17

  • Location & Time:

    • Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

    • Time: 12:30 PM (Early VIP Entry 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM)

    • Location: Lot A / West Plaza Park (enter from Healdsburg Avenue via walkway between Hartford Court & Dry Creek Kitchen)

    Shuttles & Transportation

    For a seamless and stress-free experience, please be aware that on-site parking will NOT be available and parking in downtown Healdsburg is extremely limited. Instead, we kindly request all guests to utilize our convenient shuttle service option(s) listed below:

    • Healdsburg High School (1024 Prince Ave, Healdsburg) - boarding begins at 11:00 AM and shuttles will run on rotation from 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Guests will be dropped at the Grand Tasting entrance near Dry Creek Kitchen, and will board return shuttles in the same location.

    • Guests staying in or coming from downtown can conveniently walk to the venue.

    Check-In

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and photo ID ready as you will not be admitted to any registered event without them. If you need assistance with badges or eTickets, please email us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com

  • Location & Time

    Seminar location is a 5 minute walk from the Plaza. Please note this is NOT the tasting room on the Plaza.

    Event Schedule

    • 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Bubbles & Brunchy Bites

    • 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM - Town Hall Seminar & Discussion

    • 11:15 AM to 11:30 AM - Q&A

    Shuttles & Transportation

    To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience, we suggest one of the below options:

    • Limited public is parking available in the area

    • Guests staying in or coming from downtown can conveniently walk to the venue

    Check-In

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and a valid photo ID ready to check-in. Admission will not be granted without them. Should you require assistance with your badges or e-tickets, please reach out to us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com.

  • Location & Time

    • Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

    • Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (In/Out Access)

    • Location: The Matheson Rooftop (106 Matheson St, Healdsburg)

    Enter from back parking lot at rear of building

    Shuttles & Transportation

    To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience, we suggest one of the below options:

    • Limited public parking available downtown

    • Guests staying in or coming from downtown can conveniently walk to the venue

    Check-In

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and a valid photo ID ready to check-in. Admission will not be granted without them. Should you require assistance with your badges or e-tickets, please reach out to us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com.

  • Location & Time

    • Date: Saturday, May 17, 2024

    • Time: 6:00 PM

    • Location: J Vineyards & Winery (11447 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg)

    Getting There

    • Parking is available on-site at the venue.

    Check-In

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and a valid photo ID ready to check-in. Admission will not be granted without them. Should you require assistance with your badges or e-tickets, please reach out to us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com.

  • Location & Time

    • Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

    • Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    • Location: The Matheson (106 Matheson St, Healdsburg)

    Enter from back parking lot at rear of building.

    Shuttles & Transportation

    To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience, we suggest the below options to get a shuttle to or park near the venue:

    • Limited public parking is available downtown and at the venue

    • Guests staying in or arriving from the downtown area will have the option to walk to the venue.

    • Guests staying at Montage Healdsburg can return to the property via our shuttle service, operating on rotation from 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM. Please note that the last shuttle boards at 12:15 AM.

    Check-In

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and a valid photo ID ready to check-in. Admission will not be granted without them. Should you require assistance with your badges or e-tickets, please reach out to us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com.

  • Location & Time

    • Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

    • Time: 8:00 PM - 11:55 PM

    • Location: The Matheson (106 Matheson St, Healdsburg)

    Enter from back parking lot at rear of building.

    Shuttles & Transportation

    To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience, we suggest the below options to get a shuttle to or park near the venue:

    • Limited public parking is available downtown and at the venue

    • Guests staying in or arriving from the downtown area will have the option to walk to the venue.

    • Guests staying at Montage Healdsburg can return to the property via our shuttle service, operating on rotation from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Please note that the last shuttle boards at 12:15 AM.

    • If you're considering using a car service, we strongly suggest booking in advance, as availability is quite limited in Healdsburg, particularly during late hours.

    Check-In

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and a valid photo ID ready to check-in. Admission will not be granted without them. Should you require assistance with your badges or e-tickets, please reach out to us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com.

 

Sunday, May 18

  • Location & Time

    • Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025

    • Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    • Location: Montage Healdsburg

    Shuttles & Transportation

    To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience, we kindly ask all guests to use our convenient shuttle service from one of the locations noted below or on-site venue parking:

    • HWFE Downtown Shuttle Stop: located near 14 Matheson Street (between Vine Street and Healdsburg Avenue). Please note that there is no parking at the HWFE downtown shuttle stop, so guests will need to walk or utilize available parking in the surrounding areas.

      • Shuttles will depart from HWFE Shuttle Stop at 10:30 AM (boarding begins at 10:45 AM) and will run on rotation until the last shuttle departs Montage Healdsburg at the conclusion of the event at 3:00 PM.

    Check-In

    Please have your e-ticket or badge and a valid photo ID ready to check-in. Admission will not be granted without them. Should you require assistance with your badges or e-tickets, please reach out to us at info@healdsburgwineandfood.com.