Celebrate California Wine Month at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

This September, South Coast Winery Resort & Spa in Temecula is celebrating California Wine Month with a lineup of harvest-inspired events. Guests can look forward to grape stomping competitions, family-friendly fall activities, an intimate winemaker’s dinner, and live concerts in the Vintner’s Garden.

The season kicks off Saturday, Sept. 13, with the Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to attend, the festival features live music, tractor rides, a kids’ craft table, lawn games, fall photo ops, and food and drinks for purchase. That afternoon, the Annual Grape Stomp invites guests 21 and older to compete in stomping freshly picked grapes, with prizes and a costume contest adding to the fun. Tickets are $130 and include dinner, a glass of wine, one grape stomp, and event-only wine discounts.

On Friday, Sept. 19, Executive Chef Jonathan Alcala teams up with winemakers Jon McPherson and Javier Flores for a six-course Winemaker’s Dinner at The Vineyard Rose Restaurant. Each course will be paired with South Coast or Carter Estate wines. Tickets are $170 per guest.

The month also brings three Rhythm on the Vine concerts in the Vintner’s Garden, including Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band with Bobby Rush (Sept. 7), the Al Jarreau Reunion Band with Chris Walker (Sept. 14), and Kalapana’s 50th Anniversary Celebration (Sept. 28). Tickets start at $65.

Guests can make a getaway of it with the Autumn Awaits package, starting at $278 per night. Each night’s stay comes with a $50 gift card valid at the resort’s restaurant, spa, tasting room, or gift shop, as well as Carter Estate Winery.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula
(844) 428-6292 | www.southcoastwinery.com

Musco Center Hosts Free Heartbeat of Mexico Festival Sept. 14

Musco Center for the Arts will present its annual Heartbeat of Mexico festival on Sunday, Sept. 14, starting at 12 p.m. The free family-friendly event celebrates the vibrancy of Mexican and Mexican American culture through live music, traditional dance, and community pride.

Now in its eighth year, the festival brings together thousands of attendees to enjoy performances across two stages, including Aztec dancers, mariachi ensembles, and more. With a day full of art, culture, and entertainment, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.

Admission is free, but advance registration is required.
For tickets and more information, visit muscocenter.org.

Rufus Wainwright Brings Solo Tour to Musco Center Sept. 12

Musco Center for the Arts welcomes Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright to its stage Friday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. as part of his Going to a Town Solo Tour 2025.

Hailed by The New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Wainwright is widely recognized as one of the most distinctive vocalists, songwriters, and composers of his generation. Known for his rich, emotive voice and genre-defying compositions, the New York-born, Montreal-raised artist has collaborated with legends including Elton John, Billy Joel, and Miley Cyrus.

The Going to a Town Solo tour highlights Wainwright’s artistic evolution and marks a return to the stage with boldness, vulnerability, and clarity. Audiences can expect an intimate evening that reflects his passion, honesty, and creative fearlessness.

For tickets and more information, visit muscocenter.org.

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