San Diego Food + Wine Festival
Voted best wine festival in the country — along the stunning San Diego Bay
About This Festival
The San Diego Food + Wine Festival™ — formerly the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival® — has been crowned the best wine festival in the country by USA Today 10Best two years running. Held each November along the iconic San Diego Bay, this 22-year-old convergence festival brings together the greatest cross-border chefs, winemakers, founders, innovators, and global tastemakers for an epic three-day celebration. Signature events include Icons + Legends (the star-studded opening night), the Grand Tasting featuring 300+ purveyors along the waterfront, and the Grand Fiesta — a vibrant celebration of Latin American culinary and cultural influence on Southern California. With 20+ experiences spanning mega tastings, workshops, panels, film screenings, and cocktail culture, there is nothing else like it on the planet.
Daily Schedule
Friday
- Icons + Legends — SDFW Opening Night (6pm–10pm)
- Star-studded luxury wine & spirits tasting
- Award-winning chef showcase
Saturday
- Grand Tasting — 300+ producers along San Diego Bay (12pm–5pm)
- Grand Tasting VIP Experience (11am–5pm)
- Culinary competitions & demos
Sunday
- Grand Fiesta — Latin culinary & cultural celebration (12pm–5pm)
- Taco TKO competition
- Cross-border chef showcase
- Closing ceremonies
Participating Wineries
Food Vendors
- Michelin-starred chefs
- San Diego top restaurants
- Latin American cuisine
- Artisan food vendors
- Craft spirits
Entertainment
- Icons + Legends opening night
- Grand Tasting along the Bay
- Grand Fiesta Latin celebration
- Culinary competitions
- Taco TKO contest
- Live music
- Chef demonstrations
Festival Location
Location
San Diego, CA
Tickets & Info
Nearby Wineries
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ANIMAE
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Ironside Fish & Oyster
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