It’s almost here!! The San Diego Food + Wine Festival is the one to attend in 2026. It’s the original big food event and still the best with so many events leading up to The Grand Tasting (booth after booth of gourmet food and wine, AYCE) and the new Grand Fiesta taco event held the next day. Here are ALL of the events!
SD Food + Wine 2026 Event Lineup, Nov 1st - Nov 8th
Nov 1st: Día de Muergos Gala: Fairmont Grand Del Mar · VIP Reception at 5 pm · General Admission 6:30 pm
Nov 4th: Passion + Favorites - Blank Slate, Encinitas. Reception at 6:30 and Dinner at 7:00.
Nov 5th: Baja Culinary Expedition - Valle de Guadalupe. Meet at Moniker General at 7:30am, return 10pm.
Nov 5th: Romesco 20 Year Anniversary Dinner, Bonita. 6 - 11 pm.'
Nov 5th: Chino Farm Legacy Dinner presented by Napa Valley vintners, Reception at 6:00 and dinner at 6:30.
Nov 5th: Oyster Jam - Cherryfish in Pacific Beach, 7 pm.
Nov 6th: Bevan Cellars Wine Lunch at Mister A’s - 12 to 2 pm
Nov 6th: Icons + Legends, previously known as The Grand Decant - Julep Venue, 6:30 to 9 pm. Early entry at 6 pm.
Nov 7th: The Grand Tasting at Embarcadero Marina Park North, 12 to 3 pm with early entry an hour earlier. Upgrade to the VIP Experience.
Nov 8th: The Grand Fiesta, now at Embarcadero Marina Park North, 12 - 3pm with early entry an hour earlier. Upgrade to the VIP Experience.