San Diego Food And Wine Festival Offers Days Of Flavor, Miles Of Talent In 2025

SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego Food and Wine Festival returns in November for its 21st annual showing over eight days in November. Located at the Embarcadero, individual tickets and weekend packages are currently available for purchase for the Grand Decant, Grand Tasting, and Grand Fiesta experiences.

This is the 21st year of the San Diego Food + Wine Festival, and it has evolved into one of the largest culinary festivals of impact in the country, attracting over 11,000 food and wine enthusiasts from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border.

The event begins Nov. 2 and lasts through Nov. 9, with a series of culinary events and food and wine pairings.

available for purchase for the Grand Decant, the Grand Tasting on Nov. 8, and the Grand Fiesta experiences. Partner hotels include the Kona Kai, the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Hotel, the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel, the Kimpton Alma San Diego, the US Grant Hotel and the Andaz San Diego Hotel.

"Beyond just an entertainment event, the festival unites James Beard Award winners, Michelin-seasoned chefs, world-class winemakers, and innovators for eight days of extraordinary experiences," a spokesperson for the festival said.

In 2025, experiences will include the expanded James Beard Foundation partnership, the first-ever
Wellness Weekend featuring chef-driven, nutrient-dense dishes and trendsetting zero-proof cocktails, a
can’t-miss live filming of the Outdoor Channel’s Jason the Butcher during the Grand Tasting, and an
expanded roster of James Beard Award winners, Michelin-starred chefs, and national food celebrities
from across the U.S. and Mexico, headlining across the week.

Alongside the continuation of the Festival’s Food Rescue Program and a slate of dynamic new activations, these elements will redefine how guests experience food, wine, culture and a commitment to sustainability at the Festival.

Michelle Metter, festival co-founder, spoke on behalf of the changes at the new Epicurean Festival.

“Each year, the San Diego Food + Wine Festival reflects the evolution of our food culture, but 2025 is
truly a watershed moment. With an expanded partnership with the James Beard Foundation, an
extraordinary lineup of award-winning talent, and bold new experiences like Wellness Weekend and
Forkcast: The Future of Food Summit, we’re creating a festival that is as forward-thinking as it is
celebratory. San Diego has become one of the most exciting culinary crossroads in the country, and this
year’s Festival embodies that spirit."

According to Metter, the festival highlights the city’s rich multinational influences and its sunny, diverse culinary landscape where guests can expect the largest curated collection of wine, beer and spirits producers, along with culinary heavyweights from San Diego, Baja and beyond.

“What makes this Festival special is how it brings together global excellence and local diversity,” saysMetter. “From James Beard Award winners to rising stars from San Diego and Baja, our chefs reflect a vibrant, multicultural community. At the same time, programs like Food Rescue, our Scholarship Program and the Future of Food Summit remind us that food is not just about flavor, but about sustainability and supporting the people behind the plate.”