DEL MAR, Calif. — The 2024 Del Mar Wine + Food Festival returned in October 2024 and brought a headline list of California’s most renowned chefs, celebrities and professional athletes together for six days of culinary celebration.
CBS 8 is proud to be the official media partner for the second year of this massive event celebrating the San Diego County food & drink scene with a portion of proceeds supporting Feeding San Diego.
The foodie festivities kick off on Oct. 2 and run through Oct. 7 and will feature dozens of events hosted across San Diego’s North County.
One of the most exciting events during the six days of wine and food magic is the Grand Tasting that kicks off Oct. 5 from one of San Diego’s largest outdoor venues, the Surf Sports Park.
What's new
The Del Mar Wine + Food Festival is bringing in some of the culinary industry's most popular celebrity chefs including, Michael Voltaggio, Aarti Sequeira, Rocco DiSpiritio, and Tiffani Faison.
The festival has partnered with San Diego FC, the newest men's MLS team and the San Diego Padres. The two teams will host various events during the festival.
Organizers have formed new partnerships with Big Queer Food Fest to celebrate the LGBTQ+ culinary experience and with Baja Tourism.
Tickets
Get ready for the party. You can find tickets to all of the festival's events, including the Grand Tasting at the Surf Sports Park here.
Headliners and Partners
Some of the headliners and partners for the 2024 Del Mar Wine + Food Festival include,
NFL Legend Drew Brees, Soccer Icon Alex Morgan, Pro Surfer Rob Machado, San Diego Padres, San Diego FC and San Diego Wave FC; Celebrity Chefs: Michael Voltaggio, Aarti Sequeira, Rocco DiSpiritio, Tiffani Faison, Maneet Chauhan; Award-Winning Film & TV Stars and Whiskey Entrepreneurs: Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day, plus Kyle Cooke, and more.
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