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San Diego Food + Wine Festival kickoff: Día de Muertos Gala

Fairmont Grand Del Mar · San Diego

The fourth annual Día de Muertos Gala opens the San Diego Food + Wine Festival with chef tasting stations, including Michelin-starred chefs, plus wine, spirits and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit Fundación Tijuana Sin Hambre.

When

• Sun, Nov 1VIP reception 5 p.m. (Solana Terrace); general admission 6:30–10 p.m. (Grand Social)

Dates are stated explicitly by the source.

Getting in

Ticketed; prices are on Humanitix and weren't shown on the pages checked

Buy tickets through Humanitix. Separate VIP and general-admission entry times.

• Nov 1 has only the kickoff gala; the main festival events are Nov 6–8.
• No refunds.
• Ticket prices are on Humanitix.

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Where

Sources

1. sandiegowineclassic.com organizer
   Festival runs Nov 1–8, 2026; Día de Muertos Gala on Nov 1 at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, VIP 5 pm, GA 6:30 pm
2. fairmont.com venue
   Sunday Nov 1, 2026; VIP 5 pm Solana Terrace, GA 6:30 pm Grand Social; official festival kickoff; proceeds benefit Fundación Tijuana Sin Hambre
3. events.humanitix.com ticketing
   Date Nov 1, 2026; event window 6:30–10 pm; venue address 5300 Grand Del Mar Ct, San Diego 92130
4. kpbs.org media
   Festival runs Nov 1–8, 2026; Grand Weekend events Nov 6–8