Sip and sample from top chefs, wineries, and spirit producers at the 22nd Annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival Grand Weekend from November 6–8, 2026.
Overview
The 22nd Annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival returns for a premier weeklong celebration of culinary culture, culminating in its flagship Grand Weekend events along the waterfront. Bringing together over 200 wineries, spirit producers, and craft breweries alongside 80+ top chefs and restaurants from San Diego, Baja California, and the West Coast, this award-winning festival is a must-attend highlight of the fall season.
From the luxury tasting evening at Icons + Legends to the high-energy Grand Tasting and cultural flavors of the Grand Fiesta, attendees can enjoy unlimited bites, fine wine pours, live entertainment, and the fan-favorite Chef of the Fest competition on the bay.
What You Need to Know
Event: 22nd Annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival (Grand Weekend)
When: Friday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Icons + Legends: Friday, Nov 6 (6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
- Grand Tasting: Saturday, Nov 7 (12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; VIP/Early Entry at 11:00 a.m.)
- Grand Fiesta: Sunday, Nov 8 (12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; VIP/Early Entry at 11:00 a.m.)
Where:
- Icons + Legends: JULEP Venue — 1735 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92101
- Grand Tasting & Grand Fiesta: Embarcadero Marina Park North — 400 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: Ticket pricing varies by single-day event tier (GA vs. VIP) and multi-day pass packages
Tickets: Available online via the official San Diego Food + Wine Festival website
Age Limit: Strictly 21+ only across all festival events (IDs checked at entry)
Signature Weekend Lineup
- Icons + Legends (Nov 6 at JULEP Venue): Opening night featuring rare bottle pours, luxury winemakers, and curated tasting plates from legendary regional chefs.
- The Grand Tasting (Nov 7 at Embarcadero Marina Park North): The marquee waterfront event featuring hundreds of wine, spirit, and beer pours, live activations, and the Chef of the Fest competition.
- Grand Fiesta (Nov 8 at Embarcadero Marina Park North): A vibrant closing celebration highlighting Latin American and Baja culinary traditions, Mexican spirits, craft brews, and live music.
Good to Know
- All-Inclusive Tastings: Admission covers unlimited food and beverage samples within your ticketed zone.
- Bag Policy: Small purses, totes, and drawstring bags are permitted, but backpacks are strictly prohibited. All bags are subject to search.
- Transit & Rideshare: Rideshare options (Uber/Lyft) or taking the San Diego Trolley to Seaport Village are strongly encouraged for attendees consuming alcohol.
- Adults Only: No infants, children, or pets are allowed inside event grounds.
Looking for more premier food festivals and wine tasting events in the city? Browse our full event calendar or discover more to explore near Downtown San Diego.
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