After a two year hiatus, California Adventure’s most popular annual festival is BACK! Food & Wine, a celebration of California cuisine, will run in the park from March 4 – April 26. This event is open to all guests of the park without a separate ticket, and you’ll find activities across Hollywood Land, Pacific Wharf, and Paradise Gardens Park.
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The festival splits activities into 2 buckets – free (no additional ticket required beyond your park ticket), and ticketed (a separate ticketed event within the festival).
FREE OFFERINGS
- Cocktail party – Head over to Sonoma terrace for a specialty event menu with different California themed cocktails, craft brews, and snacks.
- Culinary demonstrations – Visiting chefs will make regular appearances on the waterfront stage, cooking a variety of recipes. It’s basically a live cooking show! (note: this is only available on weekends)
- Live music – Throughout the festival, bands and live performers will entertain crowds both on pop up stages and in Paradise Gardens.
- Marketplace – Food kiosks will line Pacific Wharf and Paradise Gardens Park, offering different selections of snacks, drinks, and event merchandise. You can see the full list of vendors here.
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Though all events are open to everyone, the festival also offers from free activities made specially for the youngest park visitors.
- Alice’s Wonderland Bakery Unbirthday Party – Decorate desserts alongside chef coaches in Hollywood Land.
- Goofy the Chef – Join Goofy in Hollywood Land for the silliest cooking show in the park.
- Jammin’ Chefs – This event fits somewhere between a dance party and interactive show, featuring Chip and Dale making music with pots and pans!
And of course, the most IMPORTANT free offering…the return of Soarin’ Over California!
TICKETED OFFERINGS
- Carthay Circle winemaker receptions – These private receptions offer guests the chance to explore different California wines paired with complimentary menus. Throughout the tasting, winemakers share stories behind the wines, tasting notes, and the thought behind the chosen menu. Tickets start at $140 per person.
- Wine, beer, and mixology tasting seminars – If you’re not looking for a curated dining experience, you can also check out the tasting seminars. Like the winemaker receptions, these events offer tastings – but it’s just drinks here! Try a variety of beers, wines, and cocktails as you learn more about the art of mixology. Tickets start at $25 per person.
For more information about this year’s festival, check out the official event page here.