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SDFW Opening Night: Icons + Legends

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San Diego Food + Wine Festival
SDFW Opening Night: Icons + Legends
Friday, November 6, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM
JULEP Venue
21+
$185 - $310
Icons & Legends General Admission – $210 (incl. $10 in fees) Icons & Legends General Admission Designated Driver – $185 (incl. $10 in fees) Opening Night: Icons & Legends Early Entry – $310 (incl. $10 in fees)

SDFW Opening Night: Icons + Legends is the Festival’s official start — an elevated tasting experience that brings together award-winning chefs and world-class producers for one unforgettable evening. It’s the best of the best: poured and plated.

Taste your way through a curated showcase of luxury and highly awarded wines and spirits as global producers pour limited-release and coveted selections from their most celebrated portfolios. Expect rare bottlings, standout vintages, grower Champagnes, and exceptional pours rarely opened outside of private cellars — the kinds of bottles people talk about long after the last glass.

On the culinary side, acclaimed chefs from around the country present refined, flavor-driven bites designed to complement what’s in your glass. Thoughtful pairings. Bold technique. A few surprises along the way. It’s a night made for discovering new favorites and returning for one more unforgettable taste.

From Napa to Sonoma, Abruzzo to Rhone, France and local favorites from Baja and Temecula, you won’t want to miss this epic tasting experience.

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Event Supported By

San Diego Food + Wine Festival
‪(619) 344-0619
info@sandiegowineclassic.com

JULEP Venue

1735 Hancock St
San Diego, California 92101
619-754-4041
events@julepvenue.com

JULEP venue is one of San Diego’s newest and largest multipurpose event spaces, featuring a bright an expansive main hall with high gabled ceilings and 12,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor event space.
Located at the base of Mission Hills in, the heart of the city, JULEP is just minutes away from the San Diego Airport and Hotel Circle in Mission Valley, making it the ideal location for your out of town guests.

Dates and times of events are subject to change without notice. Always check the event organizer's website for the most updated schedule before attending.