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# Del Mar Wine & Food Festival

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- [Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2026](https://delmar.wine/) - SoCal’s top chefs + most beloved restaurants • Famous faces of the global food scene The world’s best winemakers • Stars of sports, surf, and social. A weeklong celebration of the SoCal lifestyle capped with a two-day Grand Tasting. #PLAYMOREEVERYDAYVIEW ALL EVENTS2026 Tickets on Sale Now!Grand Tasting, Day 1October 3, Saturday BUY TICKETS Grand Tasting
- [Sponsors](https://delmar.wine/sponsors/) - For sponsorship inquiries, please email info@delmar.wine. Official Media PartnerSponsorsLifestyle Partners
- [Exhibitors](https://delmar.wine/exhibitors/) - Apply to be a 2025 Del Mar Wine + Food Festival exhibitor. Join top chefs, wineries, and sponsors at SoCal’s premier tasting and lifestyle event.
- [2026 Headliners](https://delmar.wine/all-headliners/) - Meet acclaimed chefs, Food Network stars, and top drinkmakers at Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2026—San Diego’s premier culinary and wine event.
- [2026 Talent](https://delmar.wine/talent/) - Nikko2024-08-28T19:40:06+00:00 Aarti SequeiraNikko2024-09-19T19:49:04+00:00 Alicia GwynnErin Bice2024-09-09T21:04:42+00:00 Amanda McCrossinNikko2024-09-07T01:21:12+00:00 Beau MacMillanNikko2024-08-28T19:16:38+00:00 Benito MolinaNikko2024-09-19T19:46:09+00:00 Brad WiseNikko2024-08-28T18:58:05+00:00 Brian MalarkeyNikko2024-09-07T02:45:47+00:00 Carlos AnthonyNikko2024-08-28T19:24:24+00:00 Catherine McCordNikko2024-08-28T19:26:29+00:00 Claudette ZepedaNikko2024-08-28T19:41:15+00:00 Claudia SandovalErin Bice2024-09-05T23:27:15+00:00 CoCo VandewegheErin Bice2024-09-30T18:46:34+00:00 David LynchErin Bice2024-09-07T01:02:45+00:00 David RameyErin Bice2024-10-01T17:51:08+00:00 Derrin AbacNikko2024-08-28T19:28:44+00:00 Drew DeckmanNikko2024-08-28T19:29:56+00:00 Eric GreenspanErin Bice2024-09-09T21:08:17+00:00 Fahara ZamoranoErin Bice2024-09-09T21:07:08+00:00 Femi OyediranErin Bice2024-09-07T01:05:53+00:00 Ian CaubleNikko2024-08-28T19:31:19+00:00 Jackson KalbErin Bice2024-09-05T23:28:23+00:00 James BlakeErin Bice2024-08-28T19:43:37+00:00
- [Press](https://delmar.wine/press/) - In The NewsRead more in San Diego MagazineListen to in San Diego MagazineRead more in San Diego MagazineRead more in Fine Dining LoversRead more in San Diego MagazineRead more in The San Diego Union-TribuneRead more in San Diego Magazine Read more in ForbesRead more in Yahoo!LifeRead more in Fox5Read more in San Diego Magazine
- [About](https://delmar.wine/about/) - A dream food scene by the sea.The Del Mar Wine + Food Festival is San Diego’s premier culinary celebration, founded by locals to celebrate the good life with the ultimate cookout. We unite celebrity chefs, local legends, craft brewers, and top winemakers for a one-of-a-kind tasting experience by the coast. From bold Baja bites to
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://delmar.wine/faq/) - Know Before You Go Guides Check your email for all the prep details! We know there’s the super-planners who want to have it all mapped out, while also arriving with style and ease. Have a great time! GRAND TASTING – DETAILS FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY What’s the parking situation? Address: 14989 Via De La Valle,
- [Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2025](https://delmar.wine/home-2025/) - Sip, savor, and celebrate at the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival— Sept 30–Oct 4, 2026 in San Diego. VIP experiences, chef tastings, and tickets on sale now.
- [Volunteer Opportunities](https://delmar.wine/volunteers/) - As a volunteer at the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival, your efforts and support will directly contribute to the success of this large-scale festival and its mission to raise money for the Festival’s official charity Feeding San Diego. Please check back closer to the event date to see what volunteer opportunities will be available.
- [Events](https://delmar.wine/events/) - Explore the 2025 San Diego food & wine festival events—chef dinners, wine tastings, and more unforgettable culinary experiences by the sea.
- [Purchase Tickets](https://delmar.wine/tickets/) - Buy tickets to Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2025—your coastal destination for curated wines, tastings, and exclusive events in San Diego, California.
- [Bundles](https://delmar.wine/bundles/) - Buy ticket bundles for the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival featuring chef dinners, VIP events, and more—save big and savor every moment Sept 10–14.
- [All exhibitors](https://delmar.wine/all-exhibitors/) - Explore all 2025 Del Mar Wine + Food Festival exhibitors—top restaurants, wineries, breweries, and brands serving up tastings, sips, and experiences.
- [Purchase Confirmation](https://delmar.wine/purchase-confirmation/) - Thank you for your purchase!We are excited to host you at the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival!Your Transaction ID is You will receive a confirmation email within 30 minutes from squadup@t.squadup.com with your receipt and PDF Ticket(s) attached. Please check your Spam/Junk folder if it does not appear. If you selected Mobile Ticket delivery, you will also receive
- [Exhibitor Confirmation](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor-confirmation/) - We are excited to host the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival and have you join in on the fun!Look for emails from our team as we get closer to the event so you have all the “Know Before You Go” info!
- [Privacy Policy](https://delmar.wine/privacy-policy/) - Last Updated: December 18, 2024 Effective Date: May 13, 2024 Del Mar Food and Wine, LLC, its brands, affiliates, and subsidiaries (collectively, “Del Mar Food and Wine,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) adheres to this Privacy Policy (“Policy”), which describes how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal information (meaning any information that identifies, relates
- [Contact Us](https://delmar.wine/contact-us/) - We’d love to hear from you.For general questions about the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival, please email: info@delmar.wine. Please direct all media inquiries to H2 Public Relations delmar.wine@h2publicrelations.com
- [Blind Tastings with the Masters](https://delmar.wine/blind-tastings-with-the-masters/) - Back Blind Tasting with the MastersDerrin Abac Ian Cauble MS Steve Smith MW Sur Lucero MS Joshua Orr MS Wine SeminarDATE & TIMEThursday, October 3 4:30-5:45pm LOCATIONInn at Rancho Santa Fe5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067Blind tasting is a fascination of all wine drinkers. It’s totally true: the differences in the places
- [A Perfect Wine](https://delmar.wine/a-perfect-wine/) - Back A Perfect WineWine SeminarDATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 4:30-6:15pm LOCATIONInn at Rancho Santa Fe5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067“A Perfect Wine? : The critic the sommelier and the winemaker. Each have a distinct set of values in what makes a great wine. Let’s taste and take a look at how wine
- [The Pyramid Valley Story](https://delmar.wine/pyramid-valley-story/) - Back The Pyramid Valley StorySteve Smith MW Amanda McCrossin Sur Lucero MS Wine SeminarDATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 2-3:15pm LOCATIONInn at Rancho Santa Fe5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067The wines of Pyramid Valley are born in the dramatic soils of the Waikari Estate in North Canterbury, New Zealand. The initial plantings were
- [My Life in 8 Glasses](https://delmar.wine/my-life-in-8-glasses/) - Back My Life in 8 GlassesDavid Ramey Ted Glennon Wine SeminarDATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 11am-12:15pm LOCATIONInn at Rancho Santa Fe5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067David Ramey is among a distinguished group of pioneering American vintners who revolutionized modern-day winemaking and elevated California to the forefront of the international wine community. His
- [Balthazar Wine Seminar Package](https://delmar.wine/balthazar-wine-seminar-package/) - Back Balthazar Wine Seminars + Grand Tasting Tickets PackageJoin DMWFF Beverage Director, Ted Glennon with headliners Ian Cauble, and Sur LuceroOur Fine Wine packages are named for the rare and impressive large format wine bottles only used for the best wines in the best vintages. And just like these unique selections, the Balthazar package is a
- [Drew Brees & Catherine McCord Host the 2024 Whispering Angel Celebrity Pickleball Tournament Benefiting Feeding San Diego](https://delmar.wine/drew-brees-celebrity-pickleball-tournament-2024/) - Back Drew Brees & Catherine McCord Host the Whispering Angel Celebrity Pickleball TournamentBenefiting Feeding San DiegoDATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 12pm–4pm LOCATIONBobby Riggs Racket & Paddle875 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024We’re back for another fun day of pickleball! Join Drew Brees and other celebrity participants at Bobby Riggs to play in a friendly natured
- [Agave After Party, presented by Ilegal Mezcal](https://delmar.wine/agave-after-party/) - Back Agave After Party Presented by Ilegal Mezcal Featuring The Pettybreakers and Fleetwood MAXAll-Inclusive Food + Drink Experience + Live Music Tickets purchased between now and Tuesday, October 1 include a GA ticket to the Sunday Grand Tasting (Offer is only good until expiration date or when event has hit capacity)DATE & TIMESaturday, October 5
- [Apertivo Italiano](https://delmar.wine/apertivo-italiano/) - Back Aperitivo ItalianoWine SeminarDATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 12:30-2:30pm LOCATIONInn at Rancho Santa Fe5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067Book signing, tasting, meet and greet with two James Beard Winning authors Shelley Lindgren and David Lynch and old friends. TICKET PRICINGPer Ticket$150 BUY TICKETS X Close EXCLUSIVE HOTEL DEALSWe’ve made exclusive deals for
- [Happy Fillmore Golf Challenge & Bash, featuring The Grill Dads & Chef Eric Greenspan (Feeding San Diego Fundraiser)](https://delmar.wine/happy-fillmore-golf-classic/) - Back Happy Fillmore Golf Challenge & Bash, featuring The Grill Dads & Chef Eric GreenspanBenefiting Feeding San Diego All Tickets purchased between now and Tuesday, October 1 include a GA ticket to the Sunday October 6 Grand Tasting (Offer is only good until expiration date or when event has hit capacity)DATE & TIMEMonday, October 7
- [Great Cabernet Terroirs](https://delmar.wine/great-cabernet-terroirs/) - Back Great Cabernet TerroirsWine SeminarDATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 1:30-2:45pm LOCATIONInn at Rancho Santa Fe5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067This is a tasting celebrating and exploring the core of the world’s favorite wine: Cabernet. Featuring: David Ramey, Legendary California Winemaker Jay James MS Industry Pillar, President Benchmark Wine Group Jonthan Cristaldi Editor
- [Trip the Fizz Fantastic](https://delmar.wine/trip-the-fizz/) - Back Trip the Fizz Fantastic – A Champagne and Sparkling Wine ExperienceTed Glennon Femi Oyediran Amanda McCrossin Fahara Zamorano Wine SeminarDATE & TIMESaturday, October 5 11:00am LOCATIONInn at Rancho Santa Fe5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067Do you love bubbles? SAME! While our first love was Champagne – today there are so many amazing
- [Napa Luxe at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe](https://delmar.wine/napa-luxe-inn-rancho-santa-fe/) - Back Napa Luxe at the Inn at Rancho Santa FeDATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 6pm–9pmLOCATIONInn at Rancho Santa Fe5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067TICKET PRICE$225Join some of the top Napa wine producers for a walkaround tasting experience on the lawn at Rancho Santa Fe with pairing stations curated by the culinary team
- [Mer de Baja with Chefs Benito Molina + Drew Deckman](https://delmar.wine/mer-de-baja-with-chefs-benito-molina-drew-deckman/) - Back Mer de Baja with Chefs Benito Molina, Drew Deckman + Sergio JiminezAll-Inclusive Food + Drink ExperienceRaw bar and tray-passed reception on the Aragon Lawn, followed by a four course dinner with wines paired by Austin Hope and DAOU.DATE & TIMESunday, October 6 6pm–9:30pm LOCATIONRancho Bernardo Inn17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128Join Chef
- [Tacos, Tortas + Tequila hosted by San Diego FC](https://delmar.wine/tacos-tortas-tequila/) - Back Tacos, Tortas + Tequila hosted by San Diego FCAll-Inclusive Food + Drink Experience Tickets purchased between now and Tuesday, October 1 include a GA ticket to the Sunday Grand Tasting (Offer is only good until expiration date or when event has hit capacity)DATE & TIMEWednesday, October 2 6pm–9pm LOCATIONMonarch Ocean Pub1555 Camino Del Mar,
- [Jeroboam Wine Seminar Package](https://delmar.wine/jeroboam-wine-seminar-package/) - Back Jeroboam Wine Seminars PackageJoin DMWFF Beverage Director, Ted Glennon with headliners Amanda McCrossin, Femi Oyediran, and Fahara ZamoranoOur Fine Wine packages are named for the rare and impressive large format wine bottles only used for the best wines in the best vintages. And just like these unique selections, the Jeroboam package is a limited
- [Methuselah Wine Seminar Package](https://delmar.wine/methuselah-wine-seminar-package/) - Back Methuselah Wine Seminars + Grand Tasting Tickets PackageJoin DMWFF Beverage Director, Ted Glennon, with headliners Mark Bright, Jonathan Cristaldi, and David RameyOur Fine Wine packages are named for the rare and impressive large format wine bottles only used for the best wines in the best vintages. And just like these unique selections, the Methuselah
- [A Few of My Favorite Things](https://delmar.wine/a-few-of-my-favorite-things/) - Back A Few of My Favorite ThingsAmanda McCrossin Femi Oyediran Fahara Zamorano Wine SeminarDATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 11:30am-1:15pm LOCATIONInn at Rancho Santa Fe5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067Three Next Generation American Wine Minds – what are they drinking? What’s the secret sauce? We present a seminar of insider information. Amanda :
- [In the Boardroom with Ian Cauble MS + Benchmark Wine Group](https://delmar.wine/in-the-boardroom-ian-cauble-benchmwark-wine-group/) - Back In the Boardroom with Ian Cauble MS + Benchmark Wine GroupIan Cauble Jay James Wine SeminarDATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 3:15pm LOCATIONInn at Rancho Santa Fe5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067Benchmark Wine Group’s cellars are filled with an extraordinary collection of rare and cult wines; praised for their prestige, ability to
- [In the Boardroom with Mark Bright + Benchmark Wine Group](https://delmar.wine/in-the-boardroom-with-mark-bright-benchmark-wine-group/) - Back In the Boardroom with Mark Bright + Benchmark Wine GroupMark Bright Jay James MS Wine SeminarDATE & TIMEThursday, Oct 3 3:15pm LOCATIONInn at Rancho Santa Fe5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067Benchmark Wine Group’s cellars are filled with an extraordinary collection of rare and cult wines; praised for their prestige, ability to
- [A Night of Divine Art + Cuisine](https://delmar.wine/night-of-divine-art-cuisine/) - Back A Night of Divine Art + CuisineAll-Inclusive Food + Drink ExperienceDATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 6–9pm 6pm Tour 6:30pm Sunset DinnerLOCATIONThe Kitchen at the Museum of Contemporary Art700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037Join Urban Kitchen Group as they team up with celebrated female chefs Maneet Chauhan, Sharon Wilson, Kelli Crosson, and Aly Lyng
- [Coastal Cowboys Dinner](https://delmar.wine/coastal-cowboys-dinner/) - Back Coastal Cowboys Dinner presented by Experience Scottsdale Cohosted by James and Ryane ShieldsAll-Inclusive Food + Drink ExperienceReception, followed by a family-style dinner.DATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 6pm–9:00pm LOCATIONHosted at Private EstateLa Jolla, CAJoin acclaimed Scottsdale chefs Beau MacMillan, Matt Carter, and Rene Andrade, 2024 James Beard Award winner Best Chef – Southwest, along with
- [Hometown Heroes Unleashed: A San Diego Wave Celebration at Nolita Hall, Hosted by Chef Tiffani Faison, Executive Chef Luis Esteva, and Audrey Hermes](https://delmar.wine/hometown-heroes/) - Back Hometown Heroes Unleashed A San Diego Wave Celebration at Nolita Hall, Hosted by Chef Tiffani Faison, Executive Chef Luis Esteva, and Audrey HermesChef Tiffani Faison Executive Chef Luis Esteva, Nolita Hall Audrey Hermes, Frost Me Cafe Elyse Bennett Kaitlyn Torpey Kyra Carusa Kennedy Wesley Danny Colaprico Hanna Lundkvist All-Inclusive Food + Drink ExperienceDATE &
- [Beach Cleanup and Seafood Brunch with Jake Marshall, Brian Malarkey, and Javier Plascencia at Herb + Sea](https://delmar.wine/beach-cleanup-seafood-brunch-herb-and-sea/) - Back Beach Cleanup and Seafood Brunch with Jake Marshall, Brian Malarkey, and Javier PlascenciaDATE & TIMESunday, October 6 Beach Cleanup: 7:30am – 8:30am (Free) Brunch: 9:00am – 11:00am LOCATIONBEACH CLEANUPMoonlight BeachEncinitas, CA 92024—BRUNCHHerb & Sea131 W D Street, Encinitas CA, 92024TICKET PRICE$150Inclusive of gratuity and taxJoin us for a beach cleanup at Moonlight Beach with
- [Spice Girls Dinner](https://delmar.wine/spice-girls-dinner/) - Back Spice Girls DinnerAll-Inclusive Food + Drink ExperienceDATE & TIMESaturday, October 5 6:30pm–9:30pm LOCATIONHosted at Private Estate Rancho Santa Fe, CAJoin culinary stars Aarti Sequeira and Claudia Sandoval for a memorable evening that explores a compare and contrast tasting experiences with a fusion of dishes incorporating unique spices from India, Mexico and around the world. Enjoy
- [Marisi's Fall Harvest with Iconic Italian Wine Pio Cesare](https://delmar.wine/marisi-fall-harvest-with-iconic-italian-wine-maker-pio-cesar/) - Back Marisi’s Fall Harvest with Iconic Italian Wine Pio CesareAll-Inclusive Food + Drink ExperienceTray-passed reception in the bar, followed by a five course family-style dinner accompanied with wine pairings from Pio Cesare.DATE & TIMEThursday, October 3 6pm–9:30pm LOCATIONMarisi La Jolla1044 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037Toast to the first of Fall with Executive Chef Cameron
- [Category: Walkaround Tasting Events](https://delmar.wine/2024-tickets/category-walking-tasting-events/) - Filter By Category WALKAROUND TASTING EVENTSGrand Tasting, Day 1October 3, Saturday BUY TICKETS Grand Tasting Day 1 — Click on NESTED COLUMNS to edit content — Click on 1/3 COLUMN Setting to edit URL Grand Tasting, Day 2October 4, Sunday BUY TICKETS Grand Tasting Day 2 — Click on NESTED COLUMNS to edit content —
- [Category: Seated Dinners](https://delmar.wine/2024-tickets/category-seated-dinners/) - Filter By Category SEATED DINNERSMarisi’s Fall Harvest with Iconic Italian Wine Pio CesareThursday, October 3 Marisi (La Jolla) BUY TICKETS Marisi’s Fall Harvest — Click on NESTED COLUMNS to edit content — Click on 1/3 COLUMN Setting to edit URL Trattoria di Prato with Chefs Rocco DiSpirito, Jackson Kalb + Jason McLeodThursday, October 3 The
- [Plan Your Visit](https://delmar.wine/plan-your-visit/) - Visiting San DiegoFly into San Diego International Airport! If you want the full San Diego experience, there’s no shortage of culture, entertainment, food, and fun. Just pick a neighborhood. Don’t know where to start? Here’s a couple guides to help you decide! Don’t forget you can easily take the Amtrak/Surfliner trains from Santa Fe Depot
- [Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2024 - BOGO Test Page](https://delmar.wine/del-mar-wine-food-festival-2024-bogo-test-page/) - BUY TICKETSBOOK HOTELSpecial Events all around town from October 2 – 7. Grand Tasting Event – October 5 & 6 – Tickets Now Available!The first year of Del Mar Wine + Food Festival was a runaway success! So we’re doing it again. Join your host and partners in 2024. See you in Del Mar!2024 Event
- [Trattoria di Prato with Chefs Rocco DiSpirito, Jackson Kalb + Jason McLeod](https://delmar.wine/trattoria-di-prato/) - Back Trattoria di Prato with Chefs Rocco DiSpirito, Jackson Kalb + Jason McLeodTray-passed reception in the bar, followed by a four course dinner.DATE & TIMEThursday, October 3 6pm–9:30pm LOCATIONThe Patio at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067Join acclaimed Chefs Rocco DiSpirito, Jackson Kalb + Jason McLeod for
- [Bluefin Tuna, the Whole Fish - A Night with Ambrogio by Acquerello](https://delmar.wine/bluefin-ambrogio-acquerello/) - Back Bluefin Tuna, the Whole Fish – A Night with Ambrogio by AcquerelloAll-Inclusive Food + Drink ExperienceReception, followed by a six course dinner.DATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 6pm–9:30pm LOCATIONAmbrogio by Acquerello7556 Faye Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037Join Executive Chef Enea Sintoni at the recently named Michelin Guide restaurant Ambrogio by Acquerello as he showcases a
- [Category: Wine Seminar Events](https://delmar.wine/2024-tickets/category-wine-seminar-events/) - Filter By Category WINE SEMINARS + TICKET PACKAGESBalthazar Wine Seminars + Grand Tasting Tickets PackageThursday, October 3 – Saturday, October 5 The Inn (Rancho Santa Fe) & Surf Sports Park (Del Mar) BUY TICKETS Balthazar Wine Seminars + Grand Tasting Tickets Package — Click on NESTED COLUMNS to edit content — Click on 1/3 COLUMN
- [Category: Active Lifestyle Events](https://delmar.wine/2024-tickets/category-active-lifestyle-events/) - Filter By Category ACTIVE LIFESTYLE EVENTSTacos, Tortas + Tequila Hosted by San Diego FCWednesday, October 2Monarch Ocean Pub (Del Mar) BUY TICKETSTacos, Tortas + Tequila — Click on NESTED COLUMNS to edit content — Click on 1/3 COLUMN Setting to edit URL Drew Brees & Catherine McCord Host the Whispering Angel Celebrity Pickleball TournamentBenefiting Feeding
- [Category: Grand Tasting Events](https://delmar.wine/2024-tickets/category-grand-tasting-events/) - Filter By Category GRAND TASTINGKeep that dancing card open for the belle of the ball…but instead of a ballroom, we’ll meet you at the former polo fields on Saturday & Sunday for The Grand Tasting! This weekend event, featuring 100+ exhibitors, offers three options for tickets – A Single Day Pass for Saturday, Single Day
- [Hotel + Ticket Packages](https://delmar.wine/2024-events-cloned/exclusive-hotel-ticket-packages-2pt1/) - Live a little, or like A LOT. Turn this into the event you deserve. Sure you can join for a day, but you could also commit to a full weekend. We have options available and BIG SAVINGS (up to 54%)…check them out below! GRAND TASTING PACKAGES2-Day General Admission Package – 45% SavingsSAN DIEGO MARRIOTT DEL
- [Drew Brees Hosts the 2024 Whispering Angel Celebrity Pickleball Tournament Benefiting Feeding San Diego with Packages](https://delmar.wine/drew-brees-hosts-the-2024-whispering-angel-celebrity-pickleball-tournament-benefiting-feeding-san-diego-with-packages/) - Back Drew Brees Hosts the Whispering Angel Celebrity Pickleball TournamentBenefiting Feeding San DiegoDATE & TIMEFriday, October 4 12pm–4pm LOCATIONBobby Riggs Racket & Paddle875 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024We’re back for another fun day of pickleball! Join Drew Brees and other celebrity participants at Bobby Riggs to play in a friendly natured Pickleball Tournament. Check
- [Restaurants](https://delmar.wine/restaurant2024/)
- [Volunteers](https://delmar.wine/volunteers-2/)
- [Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2023 Recap](https://delmar.wine/del-mar-wine-food-festival-2023-recap/) - The first year of Del Mar Wine + Food Festival was a runaway success! So let’s do it again.Six days of immersive culinary experiences and sold-out dinners across San Diego. An all-star lineup of the city’s top chefs, plus chef friends from Food Network and Top Chef and all the TV places. Over 200 curated
- [Aaron May WhistlePig Whiskey Paired Dinner](https://delmar.wine/aaron-may-whistlepig-whiskey-paired-dinner/) - Back Aaron May WhistlePig Whiskey Paired DinnerDATE & TIMEThursday, Sept 7 6:30–9:30pm LOCATIONMonarch Ocean Pub1565 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014TICKET PRICE$200Join Chef Aaron May and Executive Chef of Monarch, Craig Jimenez for a six course WhistlePig whiskey paired dinner on the deck at the Del Mar Plaza for a sunset dinner experience to
- [Website Terms of Use](https://delmar.wine/website-terms/) - Effective Date: May 13, 2024 Last Modified: May 13, 2024 1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF USE These terms of use are entered into by and between you and Del Mar Food and Wine, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our”, or “us”). The following terms and conditions, together with any documents they expressly incorporate by reference (collectively,
- [Festival and Ticket Sales Terms and Conditions](https://delmar.wine/festival-and-ticket-sales-terms-and-conditions/) - DEL MAR WINE + FOOD FESTIVAL FESTIVAL AND TICKET SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH IS A LEGALLY BINDING DOCUMENT, INCLUDES, AMONG ITS OTHER TERMS, RESTRICTIONS, LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS (INCLUDING LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY), ASSUMPTIONS OF RISK, A NO REFUND POLICY (AND OTHER RELATED RESTRICTIONS), AND
- [Richard Blais Hosts the After Hours Party at the Pool House and Oxford Social](https://delmar.wine/richard-blais-after-hours-party-pool-house-oxford-social/) - Back Richard Blais Hosts the After Hours Party at the Pool House and Oxford SocialDATE & TIMESaturday, Sept 9 7pm–10pm (Pool House) 10pm+ (Oxford Social)LOCATIONPool House / Oxford Social Pendry San Diego550 J St, San Diego, CA 92101TICKET PRICE$200SEVEN TOP CHEFS AND A HOSTED BAR Join the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival at the
- [Raw Bar and Seafood Lunch with Chefs Drew Deckman and Jackson Kalb](https://delmar.wine/raw-bar-seafood-lunch-with-chefs-drew-deckman-and-jackson-kalb/) - Back Raw Bar and Seafood Lunch with Chefs Drew Deckman and Jackson KalbSOLD OUTDATE & TIMEThursday, Sept 7 1:00–3:00pm LOCATIONPacific Coast Grill2526 S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff, CA 92007TICKET PRICE$200Join acclaimed Chefs Drew Deckman and Jackon Kalb for a raw and cooked seafood lunch on the deck at Pacific Coast Grill for a beachside experience
- [Mille Fleurs 1er Cru Burgundy Dinner](https://delmar.wine/mille-fleurs-1er-cru-burgundy-dinner/) - Back Mille Fleurs 1er Cru Burgundy DinnerSOLD OUTDATE & TIMEThursday, Sept 7 6:30pmLOCATIONMille Fleurs6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CATICKET PRICE$575Includes taxes and gratuityWines and Menu curated by Chef Brandon Jennings & Maître d’ Marco Dedic Menu items will be provided 2 weeks before the event, allowing for use of the freshest local ingredients. X
- [Industry Day/Trade Tasting - Wines & Spirits](https://delmar.wine/industry-day-trade-tasting-wines-spirits/) - Back As a participating company in the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival, our team, Feeding San Diego and the Festival cordially invite you to attend the Industry Day/Trade Tasting – Wines & SpiritsDATE & TIMEMonday, Sept 11 2:00–6:00pm 2:00pm – 3:00pm Test Your Knowledge Competition — 3:00pm – 6:00pm Trade TastingLOCATIONDel Mar Polo Fields at
- [Industry Day/Trade Tasting - Chefs](https://delmar.wine/industry-day-trade-tasting-chefs/) - Back As a participating company in the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival, our team, Feeding San Diego and the Festival cordially invite you to attend the Industry Day/Trade Tasting – ChefsDATE & TIMEMonday, Sept 11 2:00–6:00pm 2:00pm – 3:00pm Brandt Beef Hosted Social — 3:00pm – 6:00pm Trade TastingLOCATIONDel Mar Polo Fields at Surf Sports
- [David Arthur Wine-Paired Dinner - Pamplemousse Grille](https://delmar.wine/pamplemousse-grille-david-arthur-wine-paired-dinner/) - Back David Arthur Wine-Paired DinnerSOLD OUTDATE & TIMEThursday, Sept 7 6:00 pmLOCATIONPamplemousse Grille514 Via De La Valle UNIT 100, Solana Beach, CATICKET PRICE$690Plus taxes and gratuity X Close RECEPTIONTiny Kobe Burgers with Truffle Cheese, Tempura Rock Shrimp with Plum Wine Sauce Mini Duck Tacos with Hoisin Sauce, Porcini Mushroom Shu Mai 2022 David Arthur ‘Annalyce
- [Industry Day/Trade Tasting](https://delmar.wine/trade-tasting/) - Back The Del Mar Wine + Food Festival team and Feeding San Diego cordially invite you to attend the Industry Day/Trade TastingDATE & TIMEMonday, Sept 11 3:00–6:00pm LOCATIONDel Mar Polo Fields at Surf Sports Park14989 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014TICKET PRICEFREERegistration RequiredTry wines and spirits from over 100 exhibitors. Hosted food will be
- [The VIP Experience](https://delmar.wine/the-vip-experience/) - Back The VIP Reception11:30am – 12:30pmSkip the lines, experience some of the city’s best chefs. VIP ticket holders are invited to arrive early and experience the VIP reception area before the Grand Tasting from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM. Our VIP experience starts before you even enter the festival. Stop by for your first taste
- [Events List](https://delmar.wine/events-list/)
- [Moet Hennessy Paired Dinner at Pamplemousse Grille](https://delmar.wine/moet-hennessy-paired-dinner-pamplemousse-grille/) - Back Moet Hennessy Paired Dinner at Pamplemousse GrilleDATE & TIMEFriday, Sept 8 6pmLOCATIONPamplemousse Grille(Private Room)514 Via De La Valle UNIT 100, Solana Beach, CA 92075TICKET PRICE$550Plus tax and gratuityJoin Executive Jeffrey Strauss for a deep dive into Moet Hennessy’s portfolio through a hosted reception and five course meal with cocktail, champagne and fine wines. Please

## Events

- [Grand Tasting 2026 – Two Day Pass](https://delmar.wine/event/grand-tasting-2026-two-day-pass/) - The Grand Tasting is where the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival comes to life. Set across the beautiful fields of Surf Sports Park, guests spend the afternoon wandering through a celebration of San Diego and Baja's vibrant food, wine, and coastal culture. More than 100 chefs and restaurants prepare signature bites alongside over
- [Grand Tasting 2026 - Day Two](https://delmar.wine/event/grand-tasting-2026-day-two/) - The Grand Tasting is where the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival comes to life. Set across the beautiful fields of Surf Sports Park, guests spend the afternoon wandering through a celebration of San Diego and Baja's vibrant food, wine, and coastal culture. More than 100 chefs and restaurants prepare signature bites alongside over
- [Grand Tasting 2026 - Day One](https://delmar.wine/event/grand-tasting-2026-day-one/) - The Grand Tasting is where the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival comes to life. Set across the beautiful fields of Surf Sports Park, guests spend the afternoon wandering through a celebration of San Diego and Baja's vibrant food, wine, and coastal culture. More than 100 chefs and restaurants prepare signature bites alongside over
- [Celebrity Pickleball Tournament (Benefitting Feeding San Diego)](https://delmar.wine/event/celebrity-pickleball-tournament-benefitting-feeding-san-diego/) - Join Drew Brees and other celebrity participants at the Barnes Tennis Center for a friendly pickleball tournament benefiting Feeding San Diego, presented by JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery. All participants and attendees will enjoy an all-inclusive walkaround tasting experience that blends San Diego’s booming athletic culture with great food and drinks. This event offers six
- [Nightcap-The Official After Party](https://delmar.wine/event/nightcap-the-official-after-party/) - Keep the celebration going after the Grand Tasting with a spirits focused evening at the Grand Tasting After Party at Guesthouse La Valle during the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival. This spirited walkaround tasting experience invites guests to explore the world of cocktails and cuisine at the official after party, just around the corner
- [Signature San Diego Opening Night Party](https://delmar.wine/event/signature-san-diego-opening-night-party/) - Kick off the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival in true coastal style at Monarch Ocean Pub for the Signature San Diego event, the festival’s annual opening night celebration. This year's rendition will showcase the flavors and dishes that define San Diego. Guests will enjoy a walk-around tasting experience featuring quintessential San Diego dishes and
- [JUSTIN Wine Dinner with Chefs Kaitlyn Weber, Buddha Lo and Jackson Kalb](https://delmar.wine/event/justin-wine-dinner-with-chefs-kaitlyn-weber-buddha-lo-and-jackson-kalb/) - Join us for an evening of culinary excellence at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa during the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival. This exclusive wine paired Dinner spotlights Estancia’s Executive Chef Kaitlyn Weber as it brings together two friends and established restaurateurs who met through a renowned culinary competition —Buddha Lo and Jackson Kalb—for
- [Rioja Uncorked](https://delmar.wine/event/rioja-uncorked/) - Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the wine producers from Spain’s Rioja wine region at the stunning Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. As part of the Del Mar Wine + Food Festival, this exclusive tasting event brings together a curated lineup of acclaimed Rioja producers for a deep dive into one of the world’s
- [Game Changers Dinner at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hosted by Alex Morgan with Justin Vineyards & Winery, and Chefs Adria Marina, Catherine McCord, Claudia Sandoval, Michelle Mathelin, Zuzu Khawaja, Izzy Bausier and Karen Krasne](https://delmar.wine/event/alex-morgan-hosts-a-garden-dinner-party-with-chefs-adria-marina-catherine-mccord-michelle-mathin-zuzu-khawaja-karen-krasne/) - This is a celebration of women who are changing the game, far beyond the field and the kitchen. Hosted by Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion Alex Morgan, this open-air culinary experience is set against the backdrop of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. In collaboration with JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, this progressive, party-style
- [- SOLD OUT - Ramey Wine Dinner with Chefs Marc Murphy, Jackson Kalb and Jason McLeod](https://delmar.wine/event/ramey-wine-dinner/) - Join us for an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence at the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, where flavor, craftsmanship, with a star-studded lineup of acclaimed chefs — Marc Murphy Jackson Kalb, and Jason McLeod — each presenting signature dishes that reflect their unique culinary vision and passion, while each course will be expertly paired with
- [Michael Voltaggio and the San Diego Wave FC Host CluckFest: The Official After Party at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar](https://delmar.wine/event/michael-voltaggio-and-the-san-diego-wave-fc-host-cluckfest-the-official-after-party/) - For those not quite ready to say goodnight after day one of the Grand Tasting, CluckFest is your invitation to keep the celebration going, in style. Set beneath the stars at Grand Social at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, this lively after party is hosted by restaurateur and Food Network personality Chef Michael Voltaggio, who will be mixing
- [-SOLD OUT- Kosta Browne Wine Dinner with Chefs Benito Molina, Drew Deckman, Jet Tila, Mawa McQueen, and Katie Weber](https://delmar.wine/event/calera-50th-anniversary-wine-dinner-with-chefs-benito-molina-drew-deckman-and-mawa-mcqueen/) - LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN - SALES CLOSE ON 9/8 Started as a scrappy garage project by Dan Kosta and Michael Browne, Kosta Browne has turned into one of the most prolific American producers of pinot noir and chardonnay that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s greats. Kosta Browne will join five huge chef names for a
- [- SOLD OUT - Opening Night Party Hosted by San Diego FC at Monarch Ocean Pub](https://delmar.wine/event/opening-night-party-hosted-by-san-diego-fc-at-monarch-ocean-pub/) - A taste of the past. An appetizing glimpse of our food future. The festival kicks off with ocean views and hometown pride. Our city's new MLS team, San Diego Football Club, invites you to San Diego Classics, a sunset rooftop party full of winning, dining, and dancing. DJs spin as you set off on an
- [Grand Tasting 2025 - Day One](https://delmar.wine/event/grand-tasting-day-one/) - Welcome to a picnic in paradise. We’ve assembled all the best bites and tastiest pours in one gorgeous location: The Del Mar Polo Fields. Take a tour of San Diego’s culinary cutting edge with Insta-worthy views and tasty tunes rounding out the menu. Both local legends and national icons will be putting their
- [Grand Tasting 2025 - Day Two](https://delmar.wine/event/grand-tasting-day-two/) - Welcome to a picnic in paradise. We’ve assembled all the best bites and tastiest pours in one gorgeous location: The Del Mar Polo Fields. Take a tour of San Diego’s culinary cutting edge with Insta-worthy views and tasty tunes rounding out the menu. Both local legends and national icons will be putting their
- [Grand Tasting 2025 - Two Day Pass](https://delmar.wine/event/grand-tasting-two-day-pass/) - Welcome to a picnic in paradise. We’ve assembled all the best bites and tastiest pours in one gorgeous location: The Del Mar Polo Fields. For two days, take a tour of San Diego’s culinary cutting edge with Insta-worthy views and tasty tunes rounding out the menu. Both local legends and national icons will
- [Drew Brees Celebrity Pickleball Event Presented by JUSTIN Vineyards and Winery](https://delmar.wine/event/drew-brees-celebrity-pickleball-tournament/) - Join Drew Brees and other celebrity participants at the Barnes Tennis Center to play in a friendly natured Pickleball Tournament while raising money for Feeding San Diego. We have six tiers of tickets and all Pickleball tiers will only feature doubles play. If you register as an individual, you will be partnered with another player
- [Squad Goals Bundle](https://delmar.wine/event/squad-bundle/) - Form your squad for a few fun events to enjoy together. Each trio-pack is a total of $75 off! The Squad Goals Bundle includes: Thurs 9/11 6PM-9:30PM: Game Changer Dinner at the The Fairmont Grand Del Mar Sat 9/13 6:30PM-9:30PM: CluckFest After Party at Grand Social at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar Sat
- [-SOLD OUT- Tequila Ocho Presents the Baja Dinner with Chef Javier Plascencia and Raul Casillas](https://delmar.wine/event/tequila-ocho-baja-dinner-with-chef-javier-plascencia-raul-casillas/) - Join us for an evening that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Baja California with two of its most renowned culinary talents—Chef Javier Plascencia and Chef Raul Casillas. This exclusive, multi-course dinner will take you on a journey through modern Baja cuisine, masterfully paired with premium tequilas and artisanal agave spirits. TEQUILA OCHO BAJA DINNER
- [The Main Character Pass](https://delmar.wine/event/main-bundle/) - Own the weekend. The Main Character Pass gets you into every Del Mar Wine + Food Festival event—celebrity chefs, epic tastings, exclusive perks. One pass. Every moment. All yours. All-access. All weekend. Eat. Drink. Vibe. Like you built the festival. The Main Character Pass Bundle includes: Wed 9/10 6PM-9PM: Opening Night at Monarch Ocean
- [The More The Merrier Bundle](https://delmar.wine/event/merrier-bundle/) - Rolling deep to the Grand Tasting in Del Mar? The bigger the crew, the bigger the deal. Buy 4, get $25 off each ticket or buy 8 and get $50 off per ticket for Grand Tasting GA on Saturday or Sunday. That’s a delicious savings of $100 on 4 tickets or $400 dollars on
- [Date Night Double Pour Bundle](https://delmar.wine/event/double-pour-bundle/) - Each of you gets a ticket to both events. Get $25 off each ticket for a total of 4 tickets. The Date Night Double Pour Bundle Thurs 9/11: Ramey Wine Dinner at the Croquet Cottage at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Sat 9/13 or Sun 9/14: GA Grand Tasting at the Surf Sports

## Portfolio

- [Derrin Abac](https://delmar.wine/program/derrin-abac/) - Derrin, Food & Beverage Director, Hotel Wailea, Maui is a fourth-generation Maui resident with an esteemed background having worked at Wolfgang Puck's Spago at Four Seasons Resort Maui and earned his Advanced Sommelier accreditation from the Court of Master Sommeliers. With Derrin at the helm, Hotel Wailea's distinguished food and beverage program will continue its
- [Shelley Lindgren](https://delmar.wine/program/shelley-lindgren/) - Shelley Lindgren is the wine director and owner of San Francisco’s beloved Italian restaurant A16.She has received the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program; has received the Slow Wine Fair Award for Best Selection of Good, Clean, and Fair Italian Wine; and has been knighted by the Italian government, receiving the prestigious “Cavaliere dell’Ordine Della Stella Italia”
- [David Lynch](https://delmar.wine/program/david-lynch/) - David Lynch is an American writer and wine expert. Lynch was raised in Connecticut and graduated from Boston College. He worked as a senior editor for Wine & Spirits magazine and has authored wine-related articles for numerous periodicals and websites.[1] He received a James Beard Journalism Award for his writing in 2001. David Lynch's EventsAperitivo ItalianoBook signing, tasting, meet and greet with two James Beard Winning authors,
- [Jonathan Cristaldi](https://delmar.wine/program/jonathan-cristaldi/) - Photo credit: Alexander Rubin Jonathan Cristaldi is the Napa Valley correspondent and critic for Decanter, an authoritative UK-based magazine distributed to over 90 countries with a reach of over 2 million subscribers. He is also the Editor-at-Large for The SOMM Journal, Tasting Panel Magazine. Cristaldi was named a "Wine Prophet" by Time Out NY's former
- [Alicia Gwynn](https://delmar.wine/program/alicia-gwynn/) - Dr. Alicia Lorraine Gwynn, wife of baseball great and Hall of Famer, Tony Gwynn, is no stranger to community building, philanthropy and empowerment. She maintains a robust portfolio with posts as President/CEO of Gwynndustries, Inc., a full-service management company, President/CEO for Gwynn Foods, a catering and retail products company, President/CEO for Gwynn Sports, a marketing
- [Brad Wise](https://delmar.wine/program/brad-wise/) - Coming of age along the shores of Cape May, Chef Brad Wise never had culinary aspirations. A serendipitous tag-along led to a job mopping floors at Jake’s Pizza. Now, he’s one of the region's leading chefs and restaurateurs, with five distinct concepts that highlight the bold, smoky, wood-fired flavors he’s known for. His story begins
- [Fahara Zamorano](https://delmar.wine/program/fahara-zamorano/) - Fahara Zamorano’s childhood summers spent in Chilean wine country were the foundation for a life centered around wine. She arrived in the United States in 2000, but didn’t dive into the world of professional juice for 10 years. She eventually got into wine sales in Los Angeles and worked in restaurants while studying at the
- [Sur Lucero](https://delmar.wine/program/sur-lucero/) - Sur Lucero MS, has dedicated his life to food and wine. Raised in the Napa Valley, he spent over two decades in Restaurant Hospitality. In the early years of his career, he developed his palate on the dining room floor of The French Laundry, immersed in the culture, and was inspired to attend culinary school.
- [Femi Oyediran](https://delmar.wine/program/femi-oyediran/) - Femi is a Sommelier based in Charleston, South Carolina and is the co-owner of Graft Wine Shop and Wine Bar. He holds an Advanced Sommelier certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers. He was recognized in Wine Enthusiast Magazine's 2018 '40 Under 40' list and was honored as 'Sommelier of the Year' by Food and
- [Jay James](https://delmar.wine/program/jay-james/) - An alumnus of Georgia Tech, Jay grew up in Atlanta, Georgia dreaming about playing guitar in a rock band (which he did), flying jets (which he did not), and got into the wine business by accident - just like almost everyone else. Following his early career posts in Atlanta and earning the Master Sommelier Diploma
- [Amanda McCrossin](https://delmar.wine/program/amanda-mccrossin/) - Amanda McCrossin is a certified sommelier, wine personality, podcast host, and Instagram/YouTube/TikTok creator known as “sommvivant.” Amanda has worked as a sommelier in both NYC and California, but perhaps most notably at PRESS Restaurant in Napa Valley. Her 5 year tenure at PRESS as a sommelier and later as Wine Director gave Amanda the unique
- [Travis Swikard](https://delmar.wine/program/travis-swikard/) - San Diego native Travis Swikard developed an inherent fascination with food at a young age with photographic memories ranging from trying duck for the first time at eight-years-old while out to dinner with his great grandparents to waking up on the beach in Mexico during a family surfing trip and paddling into the ocean to
- [Carlos Anthony](https://delmar.wine/program/carlos-anthony/) - Since 2016, Herb & Wood has served as a gathering place for locals and travelers, rightfully earning its position as an archetype for San Diego’s dining scene. With the promotion of Carlos Anthony to Executive Chef, the Little Italy institution has been reinvigorated with a fresh energy and inspiration, ready to take on the next
- [Matt Carter](https://delmar.wine/program/matt-carter/) - Before rising as one of the top chefs in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Chef Carter figured he’d follow in the family business and pursue a role in the fashion industry. Fortunately, that changed when Matt came home from a summer following the English rock band New Model Army across Western Europe and realized he wanted a
- [Tiffani Faison](https://delmar.wine/program/tiffani-faison/) - Tiffani Faison is an American celebrity chef and restaurateur. She is based in Boston, has served as a judge on Food Network's television series Chopped, and is a four-time James Beard Award Finalist for Best Chef: Northeast (2018, 2019, 2020, 2022). She was the winner of Season 3 of Tournament of Champions and was named Boston's Best Chef by Boston Magazine in 2022. She was one
- [Rene Andrade](https://delmar.wine/program/rene-andrade/) - Born and raised in Nogales, Sonora. A man for his people, his commitment to inclusivity and innovation has left a mark on his community in Phoenix. Discovering his culinary passion at a young age sparked a fire that led Rene to highly competitive and respected culinary programs. His hard work and community has driven him
- [Maneet Chauhan](https://delmar.wine/program/maneet-chauhan/) - Photo credit: Amelia J Moore Maneet Chauhan is an award-winning chef, author, television personality and founding partner and president of Morph Hospitality Group in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a recipient of the 2012 James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award for her role as a Food Network Star and permanent judge on “Chopped” and was honored with an Augie Award by The
- [Lauren Lawless](https://delmar.wine/program/lauren-lawless/) - Chef Lauren Lawless has been living by her motto of inspiring the world one plate at a time. Her journey as a TV personality, personal chef, author, restaurant owner, and caterer has allowed her to create a unique global cooking style that is truly FLAWLESS. She has appeared on shows such as Masterchef, Travel Channel's
- [Beau MacMillan](https://delmar.wine/program/beau-macmillan/) - Chef Beau MacMillan has cooked in some of America’s most distinguished kitchens. A two-time James Beard Foundation award nominee for Best Chef: Southwest, he is one of Arizona’s most notable and well-respected chefs. Helming The Americano, a high-end Italian-inspired steakhouse in Scottsdale, and Mora Italian, a modern osteria in Phoenix, he serves as the head
- [Ted Glennon](https://delmar.wine/program/ted-glennon/) - Winemaker, DJ, Dad Ted Glennon is a 6th generation of his family born in California and the first to produce wine. He left his career as a top sommelier to pursue winemaking and champion his home state. His winery, Vinos Finos de California, produces Vocal Vineyards' single site reserve Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignons, a
- [Steve Smith](https://delmar.wine/program/steve-smith/) - Steve Smith was the first viticulturist in the world to become a Master of Wine and has gone on to forge a 40-year career in the New Zealand wine industry, co-founding the prestigious Craggy Range in 1999 and more recently, Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates, owner of fine wine brands Pyramid Valley, Smith &
- [Joshua Orr](https://delmar.wine/program/joshua-orr/) - Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Joshua Orr got his start in the wine industry while attending Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo, California. He worked for Breakaway Wine Tours as well as at Taste Wine Bar, a tasting bar for the Edna Valley Vintners Association. Following graduation from Cal Poly, he lived and
- [Mark Bright](https://delmar.wine/program/mark-bright/) - Born in Chicago, Mark Bright has been passionate about wine since he first went to Europe at the age of 15. His travels took him to the regions of Burgundy and the Rhone Valley, where he found his inspiration in the wine world and has kept that focus and advocacy throughout his career. Mark began his
- [Ian Cauble](https://delmar.wine/program/ian-cauble/) - Ian Cauble, a Master Sommelier, is among a select group of 274 individuals worldwide to pass the challenging exam since 1969. His journey was featured in the 2012 documentary SOMM, gaining a cult following. Originally from Huntington Beach, California, Ian pursued his academic and athletic goals at Sonoma State University while playing Tennis. After graduating
- [David Ramey](https://delmar.wine/program/david-ramey/) - David Ramey is among a distinguished group of pioneering American vintners who revolutionized modern-day winemaking and elevated California to the forefront of the international wine community. Hailed as “Professor Chardonnay” by Wine Spectator, David’s efforts have helped shape the way many wines in the United States are made today. He is steeped in the classical Bordeaux
- [James Blake](https://delmar.wine/program/james-blake/) - James Blake's EventsDrew Brees & Catherine McCord Host the Whispering Angel Celebrity Pickleball TournamentBenefiting Feeding San Diego Friday, October 4 Bobby Riggs (Encinitas) BUY TICKETS Drew Brees & Catherine McCord Pickleball Tournament — Click on NESTED COLUMNS to edit content — Click on 1/3 COLUMN Setting to edit URL
- [CoCo Vandeweghe](https://delmar.wine/program/coco-vandeweghe/) - CoCo Vandeweghe's EventsDrew Brees & Catherine McCord Host the Whispering Angel Celebrity Pickleball TournamentBenefiting Feeding San Diego Friday, October 4 Bobby Riggs (Encinitas) BUY TICKETS Drew Brees & Catherine McCord Pickleball Tournament — Click on NESTED COLUMNS to edit content — Click on 1/3 COLUMN Setting to edit URL
- [Jason McLeod](https://delmar.wine/program/jason-mcleod/) - Chef Jason McLeod boasts over 25 years of culinary expertise, beginning his journey as an executive chef in San Diego before taking on the development of international culinary programs for Four Seasons Resorts. His exceptional talent earned him two Michelin Stars in Chicago. In 2011, Chef Jason returned to San Diego to collaborate with the
- [Claudia Sandoval](https://delmar.wine/program/claudia-sandoval/) - Chef Claudia Sandoval was born and raised in sunny San Diego, California, to a family originally from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Chef Claudia grew up with her mother and grandmother, who taught her how to cook from a young age. In 2015 she went on to become the the winner of the sixth season of MasterChef U.S.
- [Aarti Sequeira](https://delmar.wine/program/aarti-sequeira/) - With her distinct laugh, sparkling presence, and erudite elocution, Aarti Sequeira is a sought-after television host, cookbook author, influencer, commentator, and judge. A mainstay on Food Network after winning season six of Food Network Star, Aarti is also known as “The Spice Queen” due to her comprehensive knowledge of spices. In addition to hosting her
- [The Grill Dads](https://delmar.wine/program/the-grill-dads/) - Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey, also known as Mark and Fey. Best friends for more than 20 years, the two worked by day as advertising executives when they started cooking together for dinner parties and casual barbecues. As the hungry crowds grew, Mark and Fey were able to turn their passion for making crave-worthy weekend
- [Rocco DiSpirito](https://delmar.wine/program/rocco-dispirito/) - Rocco Dispirito is a James Beard award-winning, pioneering Food Network chef and number one New York bestselling author who is known for his unique approach to flavor as well as his dedication to proving that healthy and delicious are not mutually exclusive. Born in Queens, New York, Rocco grew up in a family with a passion for food, which inspired him to
- [Javier Plascencia](https://delmar.wine/program/javier-plascenia/) - Javier Plascencia is a simple, warm man who is in the continuous search for flavor. Born in Tijuana, and raised in a hard-working restaurant family, Javier is a person with a natural curiosity about seasoning. This has led him to the adventure of traveling first his region, and later the world, in search of unique
- [Jackson Kalb](https://delmar.wine/program/jackson-kalb/) - Jackson Kalb is a chef and entrepreneur who grew up in Los Angeles, CA. At the age of 12 I started a small catering company and cooked for any poor sap who was willing to eat whatever I was trying to cook at the time. A year later, Jackson met Josiah Citrin of Melisse Restaurant
- [Eric Greenspan](https://delmar.wine/program/eric-greenspan/) - Eric Greenspan is an acclaimed chef and popular TV personality. He is the author of two cookbooks: The Great Grilled Cheese Book: Grown-Up Recipes for a Childhood Classic (published by Ten Speed Press) and Cook Up Comfort with Eric Greenspan (published in partnership with WW). Following his graduation from UC Berkeley’s prestigious Haas School of Business with a Bachelor
- [Drew Deckman](https://delmar.wine/program/drew-deckman/) - Photo credit: Jim Sullivan CHEF & CO-OWNER 31THIRTYONE (San Diego, CA), Deckman’s en el Mogor, Enso Omakase, Conchas de Piedra (Valle de Guadalupe, B.C. Mexico) the3131.com | deckmans.com A preeminent voice for the country’s ethical farming and slow food culture, Drew Deckman is on a mission to bring principles of environmental sustainability at every level
- [Claudette Zepeda](https://delmar.wine/program/claudette-zepeda/) - Claudette Zepeda is an award-winning, San Diego-based celebrity chef and culinary entrepreneur known for her fearless style and bold approach to regional Mexican cuisine. Seen on 2022 Netflix’s edition of Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend, winning her challenge & on Iron Chef México where she successfully won her challenge and tied in the
- [Catherine McCord](https://delmar.wine/program/catherine-mccord/) - Launched in 2007, Catherine, mom to Kenya, Chloe, and Gemma, created Weelicious.com as a platform to show parents around the world how easy and beneficial it is to expose children to wholesome, delicious homemade food. After personally struggling with how to feed Kenya as a baby, Catherine recognized a need to be filled: simple, nutritious
- [Benito Molina](https://delmar.wine/program/benito-molina/) - Benito Molina Dubost (Born October 3, 1968, in Mexico City), is a Mexican chef and former judge of Masterchef México from 2015 to 2020 . His foray into cooking began at the age of 15, when he worked as a garrotero at the defunct Maxim's in Paris, in CDMX. He first decided to study Economics, but realized that his true vocation was
- [Brian Malarkey](https://delmar.wine/program/brian-malarkey/) - Brian Malarkey is one of the country’s most successful and sought-after chef/restaurateurs. Throughout his career he has created over 15 wildly successful restaurant concepts. In 2012 he sold majority stake of his first restaurant group (Searsucker and Herringbone) to global Hakkasan Group for $25 million, which he grew to include 10+ locations in the U.S.

## Event Categories

- [Grand Tasting](https://delmar.wine/event-category/grand-tasting/) - Welcome to a picnic in paradise. We’ve assembled all the best bites and tastiest pours in one gorgeous location: The Del Mar Polo Fields. For two days, take a tour of San Diego’s culinary cutting edge with Insta-worthy views and tasty tunes rounding out the menu. Both local legends and national icons will be putting their best fork forward, all weekend long. Tacos, burgers, sushi, lobster, caviar, you name it. Plant-based zones, naturally. And of course, wine pairings to make the meal magical. Pack the sunnies and come hungry, because all the best of SoCal is on your plate. Get your all-inclusive ticket.
- [Walk Around Tastings](https://delmar.wine/event-category/walk-around-tastings/) - Follow your palate through the city. Our Walk Around Tastings turn restaurants, rooftops, patios, and unexpected spaces into playgrounds for sipping and snacking. Wander from station to station meeting chefs, winemakers, brewers, and makers pouring the flavors that define our region. Every stop brings something new to discover: fresh pours, craveable bites, lively conversations, and that electric feeling of being exactly where you’re supposed to be. No rush. No rules. Just good taste and good company.
- [Seated Dinners](https://delmar.wine/event-category/seated-dinners/) - Pull up a chair and stay awhile. Our Seated Dinners are intimate evenings built around thoughtful menus, unforgettable pairings, and the people behind the plate. Hosted in some of the region’s most beautiful spaces, these multi-course experiences invite celebrated chefs and winemakers to slow things down and share their craft. Expect bold flavors, flowing pours, and conversations that stretch long past dessert. Elevated, welcoming, and meant to be savored together. Come hungry. Leave inspired.

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## Exhibitor

- [Restaurants](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/restaurants/)
- [Wineries](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/wineries/)
- [Beverages](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/beverages/)
- [Lifestyle](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/lifestyle/)
- [Extraordinary Desserts](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/extraordinary-desserts/)
- [Puesto](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/puesto/)
- [San Diego Chicken Pie Shop](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/san-diego-chicken-pie-shop/)
- [Ramey Wine Cellars](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/ramey-wine-cellars/)
- [VOLATUS](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/volatus/)
- [Tap Truck](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/tap-truck/)
- [Four Walls Whiskey](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/four-walls-whiskey/) - Irish American Whiskey
- [Storyhouse Spirits](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/storyhouse-spirits/) - Our distillery’s commitment to using locally sourced ingredients and meticulous production techniques has resulted in an award-winning lineup of handcrafted spirits in San Diego. From our smooth and complex whiskeys to our aromatic and balanced gins, we consistently push the boundaries of flavor and craftsmanship.
- [Coola](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/coola/) - Summer-weather skincare that hydrates, protects, and keeps your skin glowing all season. Clean beauty should feel as good as it is healthy. Organic suncare you’ll love to wear. Vegan.
- [LaCroix](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/lacroix/) - Sparkling Flavored Water
- [Justin Wine](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/justin-wine/) - At JUSTIN, we combine traditional Old World methods—like hand-harvesting and small-barrel aging in French oak—with New World technology. For example, the “Air Knife”, an ingenious New World process invented by our winemakers, boosts grape quality and efficiency.
- [Lia's Lumpia](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/lias-lumpia/)
- [Monarch Del Mar](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/monarch-del-mar/)
- [Crack Shack](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/crack-shack/)
- [Magna Carta Cellars](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/magna-carta-cellars/)
- [Santa Barbara Winery](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/santa-barbara-winery/)
- [Fairmont Del Mar](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/fairmont-del-mar/)
- [Jake's Del Mar](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/jakes-del-mar/)
- [Above Board Liquors](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/above-board-liquers/)
- [Emerald Spear Tequila](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/emerald-spear-tequila/)
- [Fierce & Kind Spirits](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/fierce-and-kind-spirits/)
- [Nova Brazil Brewing](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/nova-brazil-brewing/)
- [Road Runner Sports](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/road-runner-sports/)
- [San Diego Wave FC](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/san-diego-wave-fc/)
- [Corbin's Q](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/corbins-q/)
- [Fresh Brothers](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/fresh-brothers/)
- [Kyoku](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/kyoku-knives/)
- [Omni La Costa](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/omni-la-costa/)
- [California Bank and Trust](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/california-bank-and-trust/)
- [Bali Hai Restaurant](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/bali-hai-restaurant/)
- [San Diego FC](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/san-diego-fc/)
- [Dobsons](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/dobsons-restaurant/)
- [LALO Tequila](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/lalo-tequila/)
- [Hendrick's Gin](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/hendricks-gin/)
- [Craft Cart Bar](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/craft-cart-bar/)
- [Fuego Hard](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/fuego-hard/)
- [State Line Distillery](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/state-line-distillery/)
- [Blue Moon](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/blue-moon/)
- [Grill'n Time Cocktails](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/grilln-time-cocktails/)
- [Feeding San Diego](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/feeding-san-diego/)
- [Jimmy's Famous American Tavern](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/jimmys-famous-american-tavern/)
- [Violife](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/violife-dairy-free/)
- [Peroni Nastro Azzurro](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/peroni-nastro-azzurro-beer/)
- [Whiskey in the Wild](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/whiskey-in-the-wild/)
- [Dryvebox](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/dryvebox/)
- [Protein Pints](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/protein-pints/)
- [The Cottage](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/the-cottage/)
- [The Grill Dads](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/the-grill-dads/)
- [PNKYS](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/pnkys/)
- [Gracias a Dios Mezcal](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/gracias-a-dios-mezcal/)
- [Others](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/others/)
- [Natalie Blooms](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/natalie-blooms/)
- [Sweet Fin](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/sweet-fin/)
- [Crudo](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/crudo/)
- [PB Fit Better Body Foods](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/pb-fit-better-body-foods/)
- [24 Suns](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/24-suns/)
- [Callie](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/callie/)
- [Daou Vineyards](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/daou-vineyards/)
- [Temecula Wines](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/temecula-wines/)
- [Rotisserie Affair](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/rotisserie-affair/)
- [Sailor Jerry](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/sailor-jerry/)
- [The Balvenie](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/the-balvenie/)
- [Drambuie](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/drambuie/)
- [American Jerky Company](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/american-jerky-company/)
- [Ponyboy](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/ponyboy/)
- [Brandt Beef](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/brandt-beef/)
- [Shawarma Guys](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/shawarma-guys/)
- [Strive Soda](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/strive-soda/)
- [The Lion's Share](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/the-lions-share/)
- [Hodads](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/hodads/)
- [Ale Smith](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/ale-smith/)
- [Uncle Ed's](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/uncle-eds/)
- [Ponce's](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/ponces/)
- [Tequila Ocho](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/tequila-ocho/)
- [Dont Tell Mum](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/dont-tell-mum/)
- [Hendrick's Gin](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/hendricks-gin-beverages/)
- [Martinellis](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/martinellis/)
- [Tito's Vodka](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/titos-vodka/)
- [Aperol](https://delmar.wine/exhibitor/aperol/)

## Portfolio Categories

- [Headliners](https://delmar.wine/portfolio_category/headliners/)