Art & Wine Walk

Art & Wine Walk

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Chico

Overview

Art. Sips. Shopping. Downtown Chico.

The Art & Wine Walk is your invitation to spend an evening exploring the best of Downtown Chico, one shop, sip, and creative discovery at a time.

Stroll from business to business, pop into local shops and galleries, meet talented artists, and enjoy curated tastings of wine, beer, cider, and more from local and regional producers. Along the way, you'll find live music, special exhibits, artist showcases, and plenty of unexpected discoveries.

Your ticket includes a commemorative tasting glass, event wristband, and Art & Wine Walk Event Guide, your go-to map for participating businesses, artists, and beverage stops. Visit as many participating locations as you can during event hours and make your own evening of art, shopping, music, and great local sips.

And yes, it's family-friendly! While ticket holders must be 21+ to participate in tastings, guests of all ages are welcome to stroll through Downtown Chico, enjoy the art and entertainment, explore local shops, and soak up the festive atmosphere. Bring your friends, bring the family, and make a night of it!

Come for the sips. Stay for the art. Explore it all.

What to Expect

• Tastings: Sample wine, beer, cider, and more at participating downtown businesses.
• Art Showcases: View works by local artists presented in galleries, storefronts, and pop-up spaces.
• Live Music: Musicians and small ensembles will be scheduled at select locations to enhance the experience.

Event Guide

Plan your Art & Wine Walk! View the 2026 Event Guide for participating businesses, artists, pouring partners, and other event details.

View the Event Guide

Tickets & Check In

Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY!

Check in for the event is on 3rd Street between Main and Broadway Street.

On the day of the event, visit a designated check-in location to scan your ticket QR code and receive your commemorative tasting glass, wristband, and Event Guide, your map to all the participating businesses, artists, and tasting locations.

Please have your ticket QR code and valid government-issued photo ID ready at check-in.

Purchase Tickets Here

Event Policies

• Age & ID: You must be 21+ to consume alcohol. A valid government-issued photo ID is required at check-in and may be re-checked at tasting locations. No exceptions.
• Tasting Requirements: A valid event ticket, wristband, tasting glass, and ID are required to receive alcohol tastings. Tastings will not be served without all required items.
• Responsible Service: Tastings are limited to 3 oz. maximum for wine/beer and 1 oz. maximum for spirits, in accordance with applicable ABC requirements. Participating businesses may refuse service to anyone who appears intoxicated.
• One Tasting Per Location: To help ensure product remains available throughout the event, we ask guests to limit themselves to one tasting per participating location.
• Entertainment Zone: While the Entertainment Zone will be in effect, all alcohol served in a DCBA-provided tasting glass must be completely consumed before leaving the participating business where it was served.
• All Ages Welcome: The Art & Wine Walk is family-friendly! Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy the art, music, shopping, and downtown atmosphere. Only guests 21+ may participate in alcohol tastings. Some non-alcoholic options may be available.
• Pets: No pets are permitted. Service animals are welcome as permitted by law.
• Accessibility: Downtown sidewalks and crossings are generally accessible.
• Weather: The event is planned rain or shine. The DCBA reserves the right to modify or cancel the event due to unsafe conditions.
• Tickets: All tickets are non-refundable. Event details, participating businesses, artists, and beverage providers are subject to change.
• Be Kind to Downtown: Please respect participating businesses, artists, staff, volunteers, and fellow attendees, and help us keep Downtown Chico clean and welcoming.

Volunteer

Volunteers play an essential role in making Downtown Chico events possible! From helping with setup and logistics to greeting guests and supporting activities, there are plenty of ways to get involved and make a difference in your community.

Click the button below to sign up to help:

Volunteer Sign Ups

Have questions? Contact us at dcba@downtownchico.com or call (530) 345-6500 for more information.

Contact

Organizer: Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA)
Events & Promotions Manager: Megan Gaddis
Welcome Center: 338 Broadway, Chico, CA 95928
Phone: (530) 345-6500
Email: events@downtownchico.com

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