Good Boy & Friends Alt Wine Festival Merges Natural Wine with LA Gallery Scene

Over 2,500 attendees gathered in Los Angeles for the fifth annual Good Boy & Friends natural wine festival, held across galleries including François Ghebaly and Night Gallery in the Arts District. The event featured over 70 natural winemakers and beverage producers from California and beyond, including Tablas Creek Vineyard and Martha Stoumen, plus ciders from Pleiades Cider, spritzes from Anytime Spritz, and sake from Kobe Sake. Food was provided by Cafe Tondo, Fuegos, Cinnies x Challahdad, and Normal Ice Cream. Music was curated by Stratasonic with DJs Heidi Lawden and Hayes Bradley, plus sets from In Sheep’s Clothing and Wine & Vinyl. For the first time, dogs were welcomed with a Maev lounge offering free treats and aura readings. The festival aims to democratize wine culture and educate audiences.