2026 Festival Events
Thursday, November 5 - Saturday, November 7, 2026
2026 FESTIVAL EVENTS
Big Sur's enduring spirit continues to be a beacon of hope as we relaunch planning and tickets sales after two significant fires and the vulnerability of the Highway closing again. The Highway is now open, businesses welcome you and we plan to have this year's Festival be the best yet. Supporting our neighbors and uplifting the community remains at the heart of everything we do. Thanks to your unwavering support each year, we’re able to fulfill our mission to empower non-profits in the most impactful ways.
Join us as the Big Sur Food & Wine Foundation raises a glass to 10 incredible years of supporting our community through food, wine, and philanthropy. Our Foundation has spent a decade cultivating connection — and the Big Sur Food & Wine Festival remains one of our proudest projects.
Come celebrate this milestone with us: a weekend of exceptional wines, inspired bites, and the people who make Big Sur unforgettable. It’s not just an anniversary — it’s a toast to ten years of passion, purpose, and the magic of this place we call home.
See event details below or purchase tickets here.
Magical Mystery Tour
Both Magical and Mysterious, the only thing you know about this tour is that you will love it
Opening Night at Alila Ventana Big Sur
Welcome to the kick-off event of the Big Sur Food & Wine Festival under the twinkling lights of the Alila Ventana terrace. We have much to share with you!
The Wine Walkabout at Post Ranch
A stroll through the Chef’s Gardens of Post Ranch Inn celebrating this versatile varietal and chefs pairings to complement.
The Annual Sommelier Dinner
Photo by Ben Evered
Join us for an exclusive, meticulously curated dinner experience led by our award-winning team of Sommeliers.
Uncork the magic! We’ll open library wines and hand-selected gems that tell a story to be perfectly paired with exquisite dishes crafted by our talented chefs. It’s not just a meal—it’s an odyssey for the palate.
Our sommeliers, renowned for their expertise, will guide you through this vinous voyage. Don’t miss out—raise your glass to an unforgettable dining experience and reserve your spot now. The Somm Dinner sells out quickly each year.
Convenient shuttles to and from Carmel are available for purchase separately. More details about the venue and participating chefs to come!
Photo by Ben Evered
Photo by Ben Evered
UMIBE: An Izakaya Experience
UMBIE: An Izakaya Experience is now Sold Out. Explore Other Big Sur Food & Wine Events Here.
Be among the first to experience Umibe, a one-night-only Izakaya-inspired elevated dinner from Chef Mario and Chef Amado.
This intimate premiere blends Japanese culinary tradition with the wild beauty of Big Sur, featuring a multi-course tasting menu of pristine local seafood, premium meats, and seasonal produce.
Each course is paired with premium sake, Japanese whisky, and exceptional wines, creating an immersive, coastal-Japanese dining journey designed exclusively for this event.
With limited seating and a debut menu offered only at Big Sur Food & Wine, guests will be the very first to discover this new culinary concept before it opens to the public.
An evening where Japan meets California, the sea guides every course, and unforgettable memories unfold around the table.
Bubbles & Brushes in the Redwoods
Artfully crafted wines, lunch and painting lessons in the beautiful Redwoods at The Big Sur Lodge.
Live Auction for Big Sur
At the heart of the festival is the call to action to support our community. Come help us do that while bidding on incredible auction lots.
The Grand Party
Photo by Austin Robertson
Sip, savor, and dance the night away at The Grand Party, the Big Sur Food & Wine Festival weekend epic wrap party at the iconic Henry Miller Memorial Library. As the sun dips behind the redwoods, get ready for an evening of top-tier wines, delicious bites and nonstop vibes. With beats that keep you moving and ambiance infused with literary charm, this is where festival memories turn into legendary moments, all sealed with that last toast!
Shuttle to the Henry Miller Library is MANDATORY whether you take the shuttle from Carmel or the free roaming shuttle while in the Big Sur valley. There is NO PARKING at or near The Library. Pick up details from Carmel sent after purchase. Please purchase shuttle tickets separately.
Photo by Ben Evered
Photo by Ben Evered