For media + content creators

Press + media

Apply for credentials, access the media kit, and explore where the Festival has been covered.

Thank you for your interest in covering the San Diego Food + Wine Festival! Below you will find our application for press credentials, recent media coverage and press releases, and access to brand assets including photography, logos, and b-roll.

Application Requirements

Media wishing to attend the San Diego Food + Wine Festival must fill out the appropriate application linked on this page. Applications will be reviewed and acceptance emails will be sent out. Submission of your application does not guarantee admission.

Submit an Application

Apply for a Press Pass Apply for Ambassador Program

Press Contact

Thank you for your interest in covering the San Diego Food + Wine Festival. If you have questions or are interested in media sponsorship, please contact Casey Clements at casey@fastforwardevents.com.

Freelance Media

If you are a freelance writer or photographer, please fill out the application below listing what publication you will be writing for, potential story angles, and an expected publish date of the article. Please also share your recent writing portfolio to be considered.

New Media

Press admittance is available only to journalists working in conjunction with a commercial news or industry-related website. Websites must be established and updated on a regular basis with up-to-date and original news and content. Personal website writers with an established website may be considered on an individual basis. Websites that are less than a year old, website designers, editors, and creators are not eligible for complimentary press registration.

Bloggers

Bloggers will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but should at least fulfill the following requirements: must be a professional blogger, must be able to show verifiable proof of these statistics. Blogs must cover industry-related news and be updated at least 3 times a week with original content.

Influencers + Content Creators

Do you have an engaged community on social media? If you are interested in creating content in partnership the San Diego Food + Wine Festival, apply to join our ambassador program. The Ambassador Program brings together a community of local social media influencers and content creators to develop engaging and unique content that authentically resonates with their personal brand and audience, while fostering a meaningful connection with the San Diego Food + Wine Festival. We encourage diverse storytelling, with each ambassador contributing their unique voice to inspire and engage their followers, delivering measurable impact through this mutually beneficial partnership. Ambassadors receive a ticket package with media credentials to attend and share their experience at the San Diego Food + Wine Festival.