VOTED BEST WINE FESTIVAL IN THE COUNTRY

November 6-8, 2026

20+ EXPERIENCES BURSTING WITH FLAVOR

SDFW is the only convergence festival in the country that is as diverse as it is delicious, a gathering of the greatest cross-border chefs, winemakers, founders, innovators, creators, and global leaders together for an epic week not available anywhere else on the planet. Dig in to mega tasting events, workshops and panels, film screenings, cocktail culture, and more as we celebrate 22 years of awesome.

SIGNATURE WEEKEND EVENTS

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ICONS + LEGENDS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

SDFW Opening Night

A star-studded tasting experience featuring luxury wines and spirits & your favorite award-winning chefs.

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GRAND TASTING

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Grand Weekend Day 1

An icon. A legend. The event that started it all. Featuring 300+ of tastemakers and purveyors along the San Diego Bay.

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GRAND FIESTA

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Grand Weekend Day 2

A vibrant celebration of the rich cross-border culinary and cultural influence of Latin America on Southern California.

2025 LINEUP OF POWERHOUSE CHEFS + TASTEMAKERS

Roberto Alcocer
Roberto Alcocer

Valle / Malva
Michelin-Starred Chef

Sheyla Alvarado

Lunario Restaurant
Michelin-Starred Chef

Carlos Gaytán
Carlos Gaytán

Paseo Restaurant
Michelin-Starred Chef

Miguel Angel Guerrero
Miguel Guerrero

La Querencia / La Esperanza
Baja Med Cuisine

Ruffo Ibarra

Oryx
Michelin Guide

Clarice Lam

Breaking Bao
James Beard Award Nominee

Maynard Llera

Kuya Lord
James Beard Award Winner

Tara Monsod

ANIMAE / Le Coq
James Beard Finalist

Melissa Miranda

Musang
James Beard Finalist

Cha McCoy

Wine Pairing for the People
Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40

Ilean Padilla

Mexica Fe

Pyet DeSpain

Rooted in Fire
Next Level Chef Winner

Danny + Daniel Romero
Danny + Dante Romero

Two-Ducks / Lion’s Share

Matt Vawter
Matt Vawter

Rootstalk / Radicato
James Beard Award Winner

Cesar Zapata

Phuc Yea
Michelin Bib Gourmand

EAT, DRINK + EXPLORE YOUR HEART OUT

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PEOPLE

The country’s most talented tastemakers come together for an awesome week of wine and food. Meet the chefs, artisans, winemakers, and talent behind the festival.

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PARTNERS

They put the epic in epicurean. Feast your eyes and preview the bites, sips, lifestyle brands participating in festival events.

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PURPOSE

We’re vocal for local, committed to sustainability, championing local businesses, celebrating diversity, and driving economic impact for our city.

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ARRIVE AT AWESOME®

IN ONE OF THE TOP FOOD DESTINATIONS IN THE U.S.

Each San Diego neighborhood has unique flavors and expressions influenced by the patchwork of cultures that make this city unique. Coastal influences, a convergence of culinary cultures, and the bounty of our bio-region make the city, and the San Diego Food + Wine Festival, like nothing else you will experience. Come for the bites, the sips, the sunshine, and Arrive at Awesome.

@SDFOODWINE #ARRIVEATAWESOME

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