WIN TICKETS TO THE SAN DIEGO FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL!

The 21st San Diego Food + Wine Festival runs from November 2-9, 2025. The festival includes lots of fun, exciting and delicious dinners and activities, and The San Diego Sun has free tickets to raffle off to three of the most popular events.

First: some information about the three events — the Grand Decant, Grand Fiesta and Grant Tasting. Then: An easy description of how you can win tickets.

Grand Decant

When: Friday, November 7, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Julep Venue (1375 Hancock Street, 92101)

The James Beard Foundation is sponsoring this night of poured wines and plated foods. The Grand Decant is an exploration of award-winning wines and spirits. Taste some of the best wines produced in the world from distinguished wine regions like Paso Robles, Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Lodi, Temecula, San Diego, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal and more.

Grand Fiesta

When: Sunday, November 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Liberty Station Ingram Plaza (2751 Dewey Road, 92106)

The finale to the San Diego Food + Wine Festival allows attendees to immerse themselves in the cross-border culinary and cultural influence of Latin America on Southern California. The Grand Fiesta features award-winning chefs creating world class cuisine, exceptional wines, craft beer, traditional and unique spirits of Mexico and larger-than-life art installations.

Grand Tasting

When: Saturday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Embarcadero Marina Park South (Bayside of the San Diego Convention Center, 92101)

The Grand Tasting is the city’s biggest foodie party of the year, featuring celebrated chefs and restaurants, domestic and international wine, beer and spirit purveyors, and gourmet food companies amidst a stunning coastal backdrop with sailboats floating by. The park location is literally kissed by the San Diego Bay.