Palm Springs Wine-The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert

The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert is a unique four-day celebration attracting thousands of art and culinary enthusiasts from across California and around the country each year to enjoy the very best in art, food and wine education and hospitality.

The event features food and wine tastings and competitions, wine dinner benefits, celebrity chef demonstrations, culinary seminars, art, music, shopping and golf - all nestled in Southern California's beautiful Coachella Valley.

For more information, call 866.96.TASTE or visit http://www.artoffoodandwine.com

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, November 6th
El Paseo Invitational Exhibition Dedication ~ 6 p.m.; Free and Open to the Public
Join us for the dedication of eighteen new sculptures that enhance the beauty and excitement of Palm Desert’s El Paseo shopping district.

Opening Night “Food Flight!” ~ 7 – 10 p.m.; $65
You be the judge as some of the Valley’s finest chefs --- spatulas at the ready --- bring out their very best in the quest to be crowned “Food Flight! Favorite.” Local bartenders will show off their talents, too, in the evening’s “Food Flight! Shake-Up Showcase.” Live music, great art, celebrity chef appearances and informal modeling from El Paseo’s chic boutiques round out this evening of non-stop fun.

Friday, November 7th
A Taste of Desert Willow ~ 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; $275
Join celebrity chefs and other notables at the gorgeous Desert Willow Golf Resort for a terrific day of golf, complete with tasty surprises spread all around the course. Breakfast gets the day off to a great start, and an Awards Ceremony and Player’s Reception finish off the day’s play.

The Art of Shopping on El Paseo ~ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Free and Open to the Public
The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert is proud to raise its glass and toast the incredible fashionista’s paradise that is El Paseo. Be sure to stop, shop and enjoy the miles of style and special in-store events being hosted during The Art of Food & Wine weekend. 

Wine Dinners ~ 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Price per person varies
Art of Food & Wine Celebrity Chefs and Master Sommeliers are pairing up with local restaurants and charities to create intimate and intricate wine dinner benefits.

Sweet Dreams ~ 8 – 10 pm; $45
There’s no better way to start your night than with delicious desserts created by Art of Food & Wine chefs, complemented by a sampling of sumptuous wines, champagnes and after-dinner drinks. The festivities continue late into the night at Costa’s, the desert's legendary nightclub. Entry into Costa’s is included with your Sweet Dreams ticket.

Saturday, November 8
Music at the McCallum ~ 7 – 10 pm; TBA
Enjoy a great concert at Palm Desert’s premier music venue. Bring your ticket stub to Sunday’s Grand Tasting and receive a special discount price.

Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9
The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert - Grand Tastings ~ 11 a.m. –  4p.m.; $150 per day
Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy wonderful wines and spirits from around the world, delicious foods prepared by local restaurants, Celebrity Chef demonstrations, book signings, Wine and Lifestyle Seminars, great shopping options and live music, too. It’s all part of The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert’s main event --- the Grand Tastings, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa.