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“Sips on the Ship” Wine Tasting aboard WWII Aircraft Carrier (Alameda)

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: $70*
*General Admin: $70, VIP $90 (early Admission and Free Tour)
USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum | 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Alameda, Ca

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

USS Hornet
Join the USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space Museum as we partner with award winning Livermore wineries!
With a one-of-a-kind fantastic view of the Bay and San Fransico please join us for a unique wine tasting event on the USS Hornet August 29th! The event will feature historic award-winning wineries from the Livermore Valley pouring some of their best wines. Included in the event will be food pairings and a commemorative wine glass.
Sponsored by Sakura Winery.
Full list of wineries:

Retzlaff  Vineyards and Estate Winery
Cuda Ridge Wines

Arroyo Cellars
Concannon Vineyard
Sakura Winery

Wente Family Vineyards
McGrail Vineyards and Winery
The Steven Kent Winery

Page Mill Winery
JMC Cellars

Murrietta’s Well

Time 5-8 p.m.
VIP Admission* – $90 
VIP tickets are limited and provide early admission to the event (4 p.m.) along with a guided tour by one of the Hornet’s docents.
General Admission – $70
Admission to the event starts at 5 p.m.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $70*
*General Admin: $70, VIP $90 (early Admission and Free Tour)
Categories: Art & Museums, In Person, Other, Walks & Tours
Venue: USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum
Address: 707 W. Hornet Avenue, Alameda, Ca

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