Southwest Airlines is proud to cultivate relationships with local organizations to generate impact across our community. We bring these principles to life by investing in partnerships and programs that accelerate economic and social impact. This November, Southwest Airlines is proud to be the official airline partner of the 20th Annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival.
Sailboats and sandy beaches serve as the backdrop to one of the country’s most talked about weeks in food where dozens of events, hundreds of domestic and international wineries, the celebration of craft beer and spirits, local culinary legends and nationally acclaimed chefs will be featured. Prepare your tastebuds for San Diego’s best food and wine event of the year.
San Diego Food + Wine Festival
The highly anticipated annual San Diego Food + Wine Festival (SDFW), formerly the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, is set to return November 2nd through the 10th with a fresh look, exciting new partners, and enhanced programming.
Celebrating its 20th year as the premier food and wine event on the West Coast, San Diego Food + Wine has evolved into one of the largest culinary festivals of impact in the country, attracting over 11,000 food and wine enthusiasts from both sides of the US/Mexico border.
Since its inception in 2004, the San Diego Food + Wine Festival has garnered accolades from renowned publications. Each year, the festival raises funds to support the development of San Diego’s hospitality workforce, providing scholarships for line cooks, servers, culinary students, hotel staff, and other food and beverage professionals.
These scholarships have already helped hundreds of individuals advance their careers, creating a ripple effect that benefits small business owners, restaurateurs, and the community at large.
This year, there will be several new elements to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
The festival will team up with KPBS to deliver a groundbreaking summit to discuss the future of food with celebrity chefs, advocates, farmers, and more. The Baja Culinary Expedition will share a journey through Michelin Guide Mexico with acclaimed chefs and winemakers.
The festival kickoff event will feature exceptional James Beard Award recognized chef and beverage talents, as well as hundreds of wineries and spirits pouring their best vintages and varietals for guests. The Coronado Island Film Festival will screen food inspired films during this year’s festival.
Creator Live will gather top influential creators in the culinary, travel and lifestyle spaces for a day of master classes, workshops, and brand experiences designed to educate and inspire the food creator community.
The festival’s partnership with Southwest Airlines has expanded its reach, enabling talented chefs and culinary influencers nationwide to participate. This collaboration helps maximize the organization’s ability to fund and award annual scholarships.