It should come as no surprise, seeing as how COVID-19 regulations on gatherings continue into 2021 with no firm ending in sight, that it is not practical to plan for and organize the type of top-quality experience that we want to bring our patrons.

But the gathering regulations are not the full story. 2020's lockdowns put tremendous pressure on all the wonderful Restaurants, Breweries and Wineries that have so graciously supported us through the years. Frankly, we cannot in good conscience ask for their help this year, when it is they that need the help. And we are sincerely hoping that 2021 allows them all to get back on their feet and reestablish profitable businesses.

To that end:

We once again ask all who are reading this to PLEASE... Take a look at our Participants page. These are the fantastic businesses that had committed to supporting our fund raising Festival with all the beer, wine and food tastings at no charge to our Rotary organizations. Please help them out during this crisis by adding their beers and wines to your shopping list, and choose a day of the week to grab some dinner at our variety of restaurants. Keep it going. They need all the help we can give them to survive the economic fallout of COVID-19.

Wishing you all a fantastic 2021...

—The Rotary Clubs of South Bay Sunrise and Palos Verdes Peninsula, your South Bay Beer & Wine Festival hosts