We’re just a week away from one of California Adventure’s most popular annual events! From February 28 through April 21, park visitors can experience the Food & Wine Festival, spanning Paradise Gardens Park and a few other parts of the resort. This festival celebrates the best of California food and drink, and includes a variety of activities ranging from snacking to immersive classes.
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For the casual passerby, there are a number of things to see, taste, and explore – no reservations required:
- Culinary Demonstrations – guest and celebrity chefs teach audiences how to make some of their favorite recipes
- Junior Chef – kids 3 to 11 join Chef Goofy for some magical baking
- Family Cooking – Chef Daniella Malfitano teaches families how to cook together and make memories in the kitchen
- Cocktails at Sonoma Terrace – stop by the terrace for a specialty cocktail menu, available exclusively for the festival
- Festival Marketplace – and of course, the best part! Travel from cart to cart for delicious treats, drinks, and special food offerings
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And for visitors wanting more personalized experiences, there are a few opportunities requiring reservations and/or separate tickets:
- Culinary Adventure Tour – Go behind-the-scenes to learn more about the festival, directly from the kitchen!
- Wine, Beer, & Mixology Tastings – Enjoy your choice of wine, beer, or cocktail tastings and get the back stories to your favorite drinks
- Winemaker Dinners – Dine from a specially-prepared menu pairing with featured California wines
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The Food & Wine Festival also offers exclusive merchandise, available at select stores across California Adventure. First, stop by “Festival Gifts”, a pop-up store next to The Little Mermaid. This shop sells limited edition art, and you can even watch artists create your souvenir in real time. For traditional merchandise like clothing, drinkware, etc., check out the following stores:
Note: these stores also sell special festival gift cards!
For more information about this year’s festival offerings, or to make reservations for the specialty events, visit the official event page here.