Uncorked Application

Walnut Creek Uncorked is one of downtown’s most popular summer events, bringing hundreds of guests together for a lively evening of sipping, tasting, and exploring local businesses. During this Sip, Savor & Stroll experience, attendees visit participating downtown businesses who offer "tasting stops" featuring wine pours, select spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, and delicious bites while enjoying live music and special in-store experiences along the way.

Event Details:

• Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• 750+ Guests
• 30+ Stops on Sip & Stroll Route 
• 60+ Participating Businesses, Pouring Partners & Vendors

Participants will either:

• Host a tasting stop at their downtown business 
• Be paired with a downtown business as a pouring/tasting partner 
• Participate as a vendor at one of our starting locations 

There will be two starting locations for the event:

• Rudney Plaza at the Lesher Center
• Additional starting location (TBD)

Event Boundaries:

• Please view the Event Boundaries Map attached below.
• The event boundaries are meant to keep the participating businesses within a walking distance to ensure attendees have the ability to visit all stops on the map. All businesses who register as a "Downtown Stop" must be located within the Event Boundaries.
• If you are located outside of the event boundaries, you may register as: Starting Location Booth, Vendor Pop-Up Table, Pouring Partner, or Tasting Partner.

Important - Please Note:

• Spaces are limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All participating businesses will be listed on our event website and on the event map.
• The registration fee covers the staff time to coordinate the event, marketing materials and campaign, and the ABC permit provided to your business. If you are unable to pay the registration fee, please contact the WCD team to discuss your options. 
• Tickets to the event are not included in your registration. If you are interested in purchasing tickets for your team, please contact WCD for special pricing.
• Partner Pairings - if you select the option to have WCD coordinator your beverage partner, coordinating with them is your responsibility. Coordinating staffing, arrival of beverages/food, and setup of your space is your responsibility. Once pairings are finalized, you will be provided with all of the contact information needed to coordinate with your partners.

If you have any questions, please reach out to kelsey@walnutcreekdowntown.com.

By submitting this application, you agree to the following:

• Participation is subject to approval by Walnut Creek Downtown.
• Businesses must operate within all local health and alcohol service regulations.
• Alcohol tastings must be served responsibly and in small sample sizes.
• Vendors are responsible for providing their own setup materials unless otherwise noted.
• Booth vendors must provide their own tents, tables, chairs, and event supplies.
• Pop-up table vendors may only use the space provided and may not bring tents.
• Downtown businesses must remain open and actively participating during event hours (5:00-8:30pm).
• Fees are non-refundable once accepted into the event.

Additional event instructions and logistics will be shared with approved participants closer to the event date.