Oakhurst Art & Wine Hop FAQ's

The event offers a delightful tour along Highway 41 in the heart of Oakhurst, CA, the gateway to Yosemite National Park aboard a charming trolley. Participants are taken to various art galleries and pop-up locations, where several wineries offer tastings and have bottles available for purchase. You may also drive yourself using the Art Hop Map.

The duration may vary based on the route and stops. The trolley typically completes a loop about every 35-40 minutes, requiring a few hours or you may choose to visit only those that interest you. 

We suggest downloading the trolley app HERE for its precise location updates.

You can either hop on the trolley or explore independently using the provided map at no cost. Additionally, wine tasting is available for $20, which covers the cost of your keepsake art hop glass and wristband for tastings. These can be obtained at Yosemite Wine Tails, Bodys by Boyd or Elderberry House. You may also keep your glass and get a new wristband monthly for tastings for only $10.

If driving yourself you should be able to see all venues. If taking the trolley it loops about every 35-40 minutes so you'll probably only get to 3 or 4 of the stops so plan accordingly. Plan to drive using the map if you want to see all of them or come the following month to explore more.

Each month the wineries will be new and/or rotate to different venues to offer a variety each month. Bottles will also be available for purchase at Yosemite Wine Tails for 10% off if you find something delicious you want to take home as a memento of your journey.

No tickets or reservations are needed. You may start anywhere along the route you’d like if not participating in the wine tasting. If taking the Trolley, we recommend beginning at the Visitor Center which will take you to Yosemite Wine Tails to purchase your glass.

Several locations will have food for sale from local vendors. Elderberry house also features Thursday Happy Hour specials. View the Month's highlights for the full list of Artists, Wineries and Food Vendors.

If you're wondering where to kick things off, we suggest heading over to the Visitor Center. It's got plenty of parking, making it a hassle-free starting point. Hop on the trolley where your next stop is Yosemite Wine Tails to grab your tasting glass. The final destination on your tour wraps up at Elderberry House with artists and a dj out on their gorgeous patio.

If you're driving and not wine tasting, no worries—feel free to start wherever you like! 

Wine glasses are only available at 3 locations - Yosemite Wine Tails, Bodys by Boyd and Elderberry House. You may also bring your glass back each month at these purchase your wristband for only $10 at these locations.

The trolley is not wheelchair accessible but most galleries are. Please contact us in advance if you have specific accessibility needs, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

The event is designed with adults in mind for wine tasting, yet it's also a family-friendly occasion. We welcome well-behaved children to join the trolley ride and discover local art. Please refrain from drinking and driving, especially with your children.

We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, as you may need to walk short distances to venues. Additionally, please dress appropriately for the weather, especially since several venues are outdoors during the summer months. If you are visiting Elderberry House, we request that you dress accordingly to match its upscale atmosphere.

It is customary to tip if you have a good experience and it really makes their day but it is not required.

Be sure to use the app to track the trolley and watch the time. If you miss it before 8pm, it will come in another 35-40 minutes. 

Need a ride, call Starlight Taxi at 559-641-6641 ($25 min) or try Uber. We have 1 in town but haven't tried them yet since this event is new.

If you are interested in getting involved with Oakhurst Art & Wine Hop, please visit our 'Get Involved' page for more information.