La Jolla Art and Wine Festival 2026

The 2026 La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns to La Jolla on October 10-11 in the heart of the village between Prospect Street and Torrey Pines Road on lower Girard Avenue. This two-day juried art show and fundraiser features the works of over 150 established artists from San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Baja and beyond. The festival is free and open to the public, featuring a silent auction, roving entertainment, a gourmet marketplace, and a wine and beer garden with premier wineries from around the world and San Diego's top breweries.

Artists will be selected by a highly qualified jury of artists, authors, critics, collectors, and board members based on quality, originality, conception, and presentation of artwork and booth display. All artwork exhibited must be for sale. No commission on sales is collected by the festival. The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Foundation is a non-profit organization; all profits raised benefit underfunded programs such as art, music, science, physical education, and technology at La Jolla public schools. Since its inception, the festival has donated more than $1,200,000 to these schools.

Applications are accepted from January 22, 2026 through April 24, 2026. The jury fee is $42.00. Artists may submit up to 2 applications and must provide 6 images, including a booth shot. Emerging artists are welcome to apply. Accepted artists will be notified on May 13, 2026 and must purchase their booth space within one week of receiving acceptance notification. Artist load-in is October 9, 2026. For additional information, visit www.ljawf.com or contact [email protected].