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Maybe it was when Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul drank mezcal with chefs from San Diego and Food Network on the cliffs over Blacks Beach<\/a>. Or the dinner outside under lights with Alex Morgan, celebrating some of the country\u2019s most badass women chefs. Or the celebrity pickleball tournament hosted by NFL Hall of Famer Drew Brees, where the star of It\u2019s Always Sunny in Philadelphia made thwacking sounds with locals. Or when Iron Chef winner Beau MacMillan commandeered (some say \u201cstole\u201d) a golf cart and delivered drinks and ice to chefs.<\/p>\n

Whatever it is, Del Mar Wine & Food<\/a> seems to have become the food and wine festival for people who don\u2019t usually like food and wine festivals. The most San Diego thing.<\/p>\n

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Two years ago, Thrillist named it one of the best food festivals in the country. Last year, 10,000 people came out to experience it, including Guy Fieri<\/a>. Afterward, the founders spent a couple days trying to put their finger on why it felt so special. They had to name it, lean into whatever that was.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt all came back to play,\u201d says one of those founders, SDM co-owner Troy Johnson<\/a>, a longtime San Diego food writer and Food Network judge. \u201cMaking world-class bread is serious, but breaking bread shouldn\u2019t be. We gather all these incredibly talented people who take their craft very, very seriously\u2014work their butts off all year to make some of the best food and drink in the country\u2014and then we all just kinda play in the grass. We believe it\u2019s possible to create something of incredible value and make the experience of that thing a laidback, easygoing, unpretentious experience. That\u2019s what this is, and who we are in San Diego. The whole reason we did this was to shine a national spotlight on the people who make our food and drink<\/a> culture hum.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The festival dropped its 2026 lineup today.<\/p>\n

Headlining the fest are Food Network chefs Jet Tila, Maneet Chauhan, and Aarti Sequeira; Top Chef winner and Michelin-starred Buddha Lo; Iron Chef alum Beau MacMillan; MasterChef winner Kelsey Murphy; MasterChef Latinos winner Michelle Mathelin, chef and Guy\u2019s Grocery Games judge Catherine McCord,\u00a0 chef and former Masterchef Mexico judge Benito Molina, Top Chef alum Jackson Kalb, Michelin-starred chef Drew Deckman, Michelin-starred chef Javier Plascencia, James Beard award-winning chef Brady Ishiwata Williams, and James Beard-nominated chef Mawa McQueen.<\/p>\n

The party kicks off on Wednesday, September 30 at Monarch Ocean Pub with Signature San Diego<\/a>, a walk-around tasting of the city\u2019s greatest bites, from Baja seafood to bold Mexican flavors. From there, the energy carries into a celebrity pickleball tournament hosted by Drew Brees<\/a> at Barnes Tennis Center on October 2, pairing friendly competition with an all-inclusive tasting experience in support of Feeding San Diego.<\/p>\n

The main event is the two-day Grand Tasting at Surf Sports Park<\/a> on Oct. 3 and 4. The city\u2019s top chefs, food people from TV lands, and local tastemakers gather on the weirdly perfect grass to serve up everything from juicy Wagyu burgers and beef tallow fries to yellowtail tuna tostadas and veggies dressed up in their Sunday best. Wine and cocktail pairings are designed to round out the whole experience, including activations from Aperol Spritz<\/a>, Hendrick\u2019s Gin, Tequila Ocho<\/a>, Mezcal Vago, Rioja wines, and Temecula producers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A VIP lounge offers exclusive access to curated small plates from Michelin-level chefs and pour from some of SoCal and Napa\u2019s finest wineries<\/a> and drink makers. The Official After Party<\/a> at Guesthouse La Valle on October 3, a spirited walk-around tasting just steps from the Grand Tasting, where cocktails take center stage through imaginative bites inspired by the smoky, citrus-forward, and bittersweet flavors of classic drinks.<\/p>\n

Zones return with activations including the Big Queer Food Fest<\/a> celebrating queer chefs and queer-owned businesses; the Wellness Zone led by Novo Dia<\/a> offering a built-in reset with non-alcoholic mocktails<\/a>, movement-driven activations, and wellness-forward moments. Coastal lifestyle and locally made brands are also integrated throughout the festival.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited for the fourth edition of the Del Mar Wine & Food Festival this fall, which has quickly become one of the largest food and wine experiences on the West Coast,\u201d says co-founder Chris Finn. \u201cAs the festival continues to grow, we are constantly looking to add events, experiences, and partners that will resonate with our San Diego community, and embody the Southern California way of life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Returning as the festival\u2019s partner is local nonprofit Feeding San Diego<\/a>. To date, Del Mar Wine & Food has raised $100,000 to support their ongoing fight against hunger across the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for additional events hosted by festival partners including Rob Machado, San Diego Wave<\/a>, San Diego FC<\/a>, Town & Country, and San Diego Mojo.<\/p>\n

\"\"Courtesy of Del Mar Wine & Food Festival<\/p>\n

Del Mar Wine & Food Fest: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/p>\n

When is the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Festival?<\/p>\n

The 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Festival will take place September 30\u2013October 4 throughout San Diego County.<\/p>\n

Where is the Del Mar Wine & Food Festival?<\/p>\n

The week culminates with the Grand Tasting at Surf Sports Park (formerly the Del Mar Polo Fields) at 14989 Via De La Valle, Del Mar.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A wide variety of exclusive dinners, drink tastings, and other lifestyle events will be announced soon and available for purchase individually on Del Mar Wine & Food Festival\u2019s website. These festivities include chef-curated dining experiences across San Diego\u2019s hottest restaurants, a celebrity pickleball tournament, wine tastings, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When is the 2026 Grand Tasting?<\/p>\n

The Grand Tasting takes place this year on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How much are tickets?\u00a0<\/p>\n

General admission for the single-day Grand Tasting starts at $185. An Early Access option is also available at $235, which includes an extra four hours before general admission to meet, mingle, and feast. For a two-day pass, General Admission starts at $275, while Early Access is $375.<\/p>\n

VIP tickets begin at $425 for a single day, offering access to pre-festival experiences, exclusive food vendors, a dedicated VIP area, and more. For the full weekend in VIP, passes are priced at $765.<\/p>\n

Where can I buy tickets for the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Festival?<\/p>\n

Buy tickets today at DelMar.Wine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Are pets or kids allowed?<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, only service animals are allowed at the venue. All attendees must be 21 years or older.<\/p>\n

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