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Día de Muertos Gala (San Diego Wine & Food Festival kickoff)

Fairmont Grand Del Mar · San Diego

The kickoff gala of the San Diego Wine & Food Festival, honoring Chef José Andrés, with cooking by Michelin-honored and guest chefs. Proceeds benefit Fundación Tijuana Sin Hambre.

When

• Sun, Nov 1VIP reception 5 p.m.; gala 6:30 p.m.

Dates are stated explicitly by the source.

Getting in

Ticketed via Humanitix (prices not shown on the event page; booking fees extra)

Advance tickets through Humanitix, plus booking fees. VIP tickets include the 5pm cocktail reception.

• Ticket price isn't published on the event page; Humanitix booking fees are extra.

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Where

Sources

1. sandiegowineclassic.com organizer
   Sunday, Nov 1, 2026; 6:30pm with VIP reception from 5pm; Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Ct; honors José Andrés; Michelin-honored chefs; benefits Fundación Tijuana Sin Hambre; festival kickoff; Humanitix ticketing