Appellation Healdsburg

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ


Ticket and Package Sales

Pigs & Pinot Weekend

When do tickets go on-sale?

You may reserve Donor Packages starting in September, ahead of our General Sale in November. All other tickets and packages will be released in mid November. For the most up-to-date information on Pigs & Pinot, please sign up for our mailing list.

Where can I purchase Pigs & Pinot tickets?

You may purchase Pigs & Pinot tickets by clicking here

How many tickets can I purchase at a time? Is there a limit?

Guests may purchase the following during each Eventbrite transaction:
  • TWO (2) Appellation Healdsburg Pigs & Pinot Lodging Packages (limit two per package type per transaction)
  • FOUR (4) Taste of Pigs & Pinot Tickets
PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT offer a la carte Saturday Seminar or Saturday night Gala dinner tickets. These tickets are reserved for Pigs & Pinot Lodging Package guests. Occasionally, we have a seminar or Gala dinner ticket available last minute. If you would like to be added to our wait list, please click here.

How much do Pigs & Pinot tickets cost?

  • Taste of Pigs & Pinot | $300 per person
*for Pigs & Pinot Lodging package pricing, please click here

If an event or package is sold out, can I put my name on a wait list?

Yes, once an Event or Package sells out you may join our wait list by clicking here

Are tickets and packages refundable?

Tickets are non-refundable. Hotel Lodging Packages have an eight-week cancellation policy for full refund. Packages cancelled after Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3 pm PT are non-refundable. The room portion of the package may be applied to a future stay; ticket fees will not be credited. Please email info@pigsandpinot.com for cancellations.

What time is hotel check-in?

If you are staying with us as part of a Pigs & Pinot Lodging Package, check-in is at 3 pm.

Is valet service available at Appellation Healdsburg?

Yes, if you are a guest staying with us as part of a Pigs & Pinot Lodging package, valet service is available at Appellation Healdsburg.

Where can I park if I am not staying at Appellation Healdsburg?

Parking information will be announced closer to the event. Please stay tuned!

What is the dress code for the weekend?

  • Taste of Pigs & Pinot – Wine Country Casual
  • Table Talk and Ultimate Pinot Smackdown – Casual
  • The Gala Dinner – Dressy, however, jackets are not required

What is the schedule of events?

  • Fireside Chat James MacPhail - Thu Mar 19 | 3:00-4:00
  • Fireside Chat Ashley Holland - Thu Mar 19 | 4:00-5:00
  • Fireside Chat Dan Kosta - Thu Mar 19 | 5:00-6:00
  • Fireside Chat Cleo Pahlmeyer - Sun Mar 22 | 2:00-3:00
  • Fireside Chat Ryan Prichard - Sun Mar 22 | 3:00-4:00
  • Fireside Chat Greg Stach - Sun Mar 22 | 4:00-5:00
  • Winery Experience Bricoleur Vineyards - Fri Mar 20 | 1:00-4:00
  • Winery Experience Bob Cabral Wines - Sun Mar 22 | 1:00-4:00
  • Fireside Chat John Truchard - Sun Mar 22 | 1:00-2:00
  • Welcome Meet & Greet Dinner with Charlie - Thu Mar 19 | 6:30-9:00
  • Private Winery Tour & Tasting - Fri Mar 20 | 10:30-2:00
  • Taste of Pigs & Pinot VIP Admission - Fri Mar 20 | 5:30-6:30
  • Taste of Pigs & Pinot General Admission - Fri Mar 20 | 6:30-9:30
  • Pinot After Dark - Fri Mar 20 | 9:00-11:00
  • Table Talk Seminar - Sat Mar 21 | 10:30-12:00
  • Ultimate Pinot Smackdown Seminar - Sat Mar 21 | 1:00-2:30
  • The Gala Dinner - Sat Mar 21 | 6:30-9:30
  • The Final Flight - Sat Mar 21 | 9:30-11:30

Where and what time can I check-in for each event?

Taste of Pigs & Pinot VIP Admission
Check-in will begin at 5:15 pm. Please do not arrive prior to check-in. Please check your ticket to see if you have purchased VIP Admission. Check-in location TBD—details coming soon.
Taste of Pigs & Pinot General Admission
Check-in will begin at 6 pm. Please do not arrive prior to check-in. Check-in location TBD—details coming soon.
Table Talk
Check-in will begin at 10 am. Please do not arrive prior to check-in time. Check-in location TBD—details coming soon.
Ultimate Pinot Smackdown
Check-in will begin at 12:15 pm. Please do not arrive before check-in. Check-in location TBD—details coming soon.
Pigs & Pinot Gala Dinner
Check-in opens at 6:00 pm, accompanied by a sparkling wine reception. Guests are invited to enjoy a glass as they arrive and check in. Dinner service will begin promptly at 6:30 pm, with all guests seated by that time. Check-in location TBD—details coming soon.