Palm Desert Food & Wine

March 21-24, 2024

Celebration showcasing the best in art, food and wine hospitality. Grand Tasting $100-160
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• Cheese Masterclass with Afrim Pristine March 21, 2024, 6 p.m. The Gardens on El Paseo on the upper-level parking deck 73-545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA $75
• Friday, March 22, 2024 James Beard Gourmet Four-Course Luncheon  11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: The Gardens on El Paseo on the upper-level parking deck  This year's event features celebrity chefs Susan Feniger,  Mary Sue Milliken,  Meg Bickford,  Dominique Crenn, Gale Gand, and Jamie Gwen. A portion of the proceeds benefits Friends of the James Beard Foundation. $250 Reserved
• Saturday, March 23 Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: The Gardens on El Paseo on the upper-level parking deck Grand Tastings feature bites from more than 40 Coachella Valley and California restaurants, 60+ premium and sparkling wines, beers, and spirits. Participants can interact with the vintners and chefs to discuss their offerings.  $150-225
• Saturday, March 23, 2024, 6-8 p.m. Location: To be announced Party with the chefs that you know and love from TV at this exclusive cocktail soirée. Here, the festival participants aren't secluded to a stage; rather, they're milling around with a libation in hand, eager to meet and mingle with fellow foodies. Special guests include celebrity chefs. $125 General Admission
• Sunday, March 24, 2024, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: The Gardens on El Paseo on the upper-level parking deck The best Sundays begin with an extraordinary brunch and cocktails. This meal in the main tent includes three courses. Brunch includes bottomless champagne and bloody marys, but save some room! Tickets to this event include access to Sunday's Grand Tastings, which means you're only just getting started. $165
• Date: Sunday, March 24 Time: 12-3 p.m. Location: The Gardens on El Paseo on the upper-level parking deck Follow your nose to new favorite flavors. Food and drink experts return to serve unlimited tastings of their signature items, and a second round of renowned chefs who will present live cooking demonstrations on three stages. $125

Exhibitors at the event combine the love of food and wine with fine art, providing a cultural feast to sample, sip and savor. While there are many activities and events throughout the four-day festival, visitors look forward to the grand finale on Sunday. Grand Tasting Sunday includes over 20 of California's favorite wineries such as Sterling Vineyards, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Ironstone Vineyards, Charles Krug Winery, Gloria Ferrer and Carina Cellars.

Celebrity chefs prepare gourmet faire, and restaurants provide top quality appetizers for sampling. Paired with fine art from Desert Art Collection and Sculpture Garden, plus several other renown galleries, guests will be entertained throughout the afternoon.

It is a unique four-day celebration attracting thousands of art and culinary enthusiasts from across California and around the country to enjoy the very best in art, food and wine hospitality and education. Taking place in Palm Desert, California, the event features food and wine tastings, celebrity chef demonstrations, culinary seminars, art, music, shopping and golf -- all nestled in Southern California's beautiful Coachella Valley.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.