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Del Mar Wine + Food Festival in San Diego
A weeklong SoCal food and drink festival capped by a two-day Grand Tasting at Surf Sports Park with chefs, restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries, beverage makers, and curated zones.
About the event
A Grand Tasting built around food and drink makers
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival is a weeklong SoCal celebration in San Diego, capped by a two-day Grand Tasting on October 3–4, 2026 at Surf Sports Park. The Grand Tasting centers on unlimited sips and bites, with more than 100 chefs and restaurants alongside more than 150 wineries, breweries, distilleries, and beverage makers.
Curated areas and admission tiers
The program includes curated areas such as Taco Alley, Plant Paradise, Big Queer Food Fest, The Beach, and Locals. The event page also describes the format as a walk-around tasting across Surf Sports Park, with food tastings and beverage pours included in the admission structure.
General Admission grants access to the Grand Tasting. Higher-tier admission adds early entry, and VIP is described as including premium pours, exclusive culinary experiences, and lounge access.
Highlighted chefs, restaurants, and beneficiary
The listed headlining chefs are Aarti Sequeira, Maneet Chauhan, Buddha Lo, Beau MacMillan, Jackson Kalb, Richard Blais, and Zuliya Khawaja. Featured restaurants include The Crack Shack, Buona Forchetta, Puesto, Nómada, Fort Oak, Kingfisher, and Jeune et Jolie.
Feeding San Diego is the festival’s nonprofit partner and official beneficiary. The festival says a portion of proceeds supports its work rescuing food and helping get it to San Diegans facing hunger.
Frequently asked questions
Which chefs are highlighted at the event?
The highlighted chefs listed for the festival are Aarti Sequeira, Maneet Chauhan, Buddha Lo, Beau MacMillan, Jackson Kalb, Richard Blais, and Zuliya Khawaja.
Which restaurants are named in the program?
Named restaurants include The Crack Shack, Buona Forchetta, Puesto, Nómada, Fort Oak, Kingfisher, and Jeune et Jolie.
Which themed areas are part of the Grand Tasting?
The listed areas are Taco Alley, Plant Paradise, Big Queer Food Fest, The Beach, and Locals.
What does VIP admission add?
VIP admission is described as adding early entry, premium pours, exclusive culinary experiences, and lounge access.
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