Photo By Bhadri KubendranCopy This Link! 15 Southern California Foodie Events to “Save-the-Date” For Locale Magazine August 7, 2018 Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on RedditShare on LinkedInShare on InstagramShare on YouTubeShare on EmailShare on WhatsApp Are You Up for the Ultimate Foodie Challenge? Written By: Sarah Amaral SoCal Foodie Events SoCal Foodie Events I’m on the See-Food Diet Dine LBC A post shared by Dine LBC (@dinelbc) on Jul 19, 2018 at 12:50pm PDT Date: August 4-12 Where: Throughout Long Beach Take your tastebuds on a rollercoaster ride with this one-of-a-kind foodie event! In more than twelve neighborhoods throughout Long Beach, the city is featuring the hottest restaurants in town for locals and travelers alike to enjoy! Make sure to come hungry, for each restaurant will showcase their best 2 or 3-course menus, all at affordable prices as low as $15! Don’t forget to share your favorite moments with their hashtag, #forkyeah! SoCal Foodie Events Do You Even Brunch? Brunchcon LA A post shared by BrunchCon™ (@brunchcon) on Jul 25, 2018 at 5:15pm PDT Date: August 5 Where: The Reef, LA Brunchcon is the world’s largest food and drink festival that’s all about everyone’s favorite meal—brunch! Featuring bites from more than 30 restaurants and vendors, there’s a bite for everyone to enjoy. Come out and enjoy fun games, music and the best part of all, bottomless mimosas. Need I say more? The Reef 1933 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90007 Beers and Bites San Diego Brew & Food Festival A post shared by San Diego Brew Fest (@sdbeerfestival) on Jul 13, 2016 at 2:59pm PDT Date: August 11 Where: Embarcadero Marina Park North, San Diego At the San Diego Beer & Wine Festival, attendees will have the glorious opportunity to eat on delish nibbles from food trucks while choosing from craft beers and over 100 wines to sample. Come beat the heat with a cold bev and some good eats. We know we’ll be there! Embarcadero Marina Park North 400 Kettner Blvd San Diego, CA 92101 Cause I Slay, Olé! Latin Food Festival A post shared by ¡Latin Food Fest! (@latinfoodfest) on Jul 10, 2018 at 8:34pm PDT Date: August 17-18 Where: Embarcadero Marina Park North, San Diego Don’t miss out on this lavish assortment of Latin food and drinks that San Diego has to offer! Guests can experience award-winning cuisines from the most talented chefs in the area. Embarcadero Marina Park North 400 Kettner Blvd San Diego, CA 92101 Taco ‘Bout It LA Taco and Beer Festival A post shared by LA Taco Festival (@latacofestival) on Jul 19, 2018 at 8:18am PDT Date: August 18 Where: Grand Park in Downtown LA There really is no better combo than beer and a delicious taco, and the great city of Los Angeles has blessed its habitants with a festival celebrating the dynamic duo! To top it off, some of the proceeds will be going towards a foundation supporting homeless youth. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to dine and give to those in need. Grand Park 200 N Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90012 Flavor Town The Taste A post shared by The Taste (@thetastela) on Jul 17, 2018 at 4:12pm PDT Date: August 31-September 2 Where: Paramount Pictures Studios, LA Brought to you by the Los Angeles Times, Taste of Los Angeles is an event where locals can come together and celebrate some of the best restaurants and chefs LA. It’s featuring cuisines you won’t get to taste anywhere else and the best news of all is that your ticket gets you unlimited tastings. They will also be having a special tribute to the late Jonathan Gold. Paramount Pictures Studios 783 N Van Ness Ave Los Angeles, CA 90038 Lobsters on Lobsters on Lobsters LB Lobster Fest A post shared by Tamara Burge (@tambiola) on Sep 10, 2017 at 2:20pm PDT Date: September 7-9 Where: Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach Returning for its 22nd year in a row, the LB Lobster Fest will be providing fresh live Maine lobster prepared in the world’s largest cooker. Pair this delicious seafood dish with live music, dancing, a live reptile exhibit, and live action sports at the Live Sports Tent. It’s a day appropriate for all ages, and kids under age 12 get in for free. Rainbow Lagoon Park 400 E Shoreline Dr Long Beach, CA 90802 562.495.5959 Did We Mention There’s Lobster? Dana Point Lobster Beach Fest A post shared by Visit Dana Point (@mydanapoint) on Aug 7, 2017 at 6:00pm PDT Date: September 8 Where: Doheny State Beach, Dana Point The Dana Point Lobster Beach Fest is the perfect way to wrap up the end of summer with fabulous food and drinks. The event is put on by the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary, which has chosen to donate proceeds to major charities such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Boys & Girls Club, Dana Point 5th Marine Support Group and many more. Doheny State Beach 25300 Harbor Dr Dana Point, CA 92629 949.496.6171 SoCal Foodie Events Eat ‘Til You Can’t Eat No More San Diego Restaurant Week A post shared by San Diego Restaurant Week (@sdrestaurantwk) on Jul 24, 2018 at 3:05pm PDT Date: September 23-30 Where: Throughout San Diego San Diego Restaurant Week will be held over the span of eight days and will feature more than 180 restaurants. It will feature San Diego’s cream of the crop eateries and will have enough variety and uniqueness for every guest to enjoy. Chow Time The Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival A post shared by Newport Beach Wine & Food Fest (@newbe_fest) on Jul 31, 2018 at 5:55pm PDT Date: October 4-7 Where: Multiple locations in Newport Beach Returning for its fifth year, the Newport Beach Wine & Food fest is bringing VIP events, interactive chef dinners, wine tasting panels, and the new “Fire It Up!” event and yacht party, plus so much more. Newps will be buzzing with all the great flavors in store! Food and Wine, Feelin’ Fine Vintage Food & Wine Fest San Juan Capistrano Date: October 6 Where: Mission San Juan Capistrano There aren’t many things out there that are better than the perfect food and wine pairing, but match it with the captivating view of the Mission San Juan Capistrano lit up at night and this event becomes one to remember. Your admission ticket is good for all-you-can-eat and drink, but make sure to get it fast for this event has sold out every year thus far! Mission San Juan Capistrano 26801 Ortega Hwy San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 949.493.4700 Taste the Flavor Rainbow Taste of North Park A post shared by Explore North Park (@explorenorthpark) on Jul 22, 2018 at 10:09am PDT Date: October 13 Where: North Park, San Diego Taste of North Park is the perfect midday getaway for foodies who love a good craft beer and fare pairing. Featuring more than 50 of San Diego’s finest restaurants, the event will also treat guests to beverages that are yet to hit the market! Guests are encouraged to take their time touring the beautiful neighborhood with street performers and artists around every corner. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 3725 30 Street San Diego, CA 92104 Bark It Like It’s Hot Bow Wow Brunch Cruise A post shared by Jacksisters (@jrts_mica_sophie) on Oct 9, 2016 at 12:56pm PDT Date: October 21 Where: Hornblower Landing, San Diego Show your furry friend some love by taking them on a cruise with you where you can both enjoy a bountiful buffet with an added bonus of unlimited champagne and dessert—the latter for the parents, of course! Proceeds from the event will go towards helping the Helen Woodward Animal Center which aims to bring awareness about orphaned pets throughout the area. Pier 1 Hornblower Landing 1800 N Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101 Foodies, Rejoice! Taste of San Clemente A post shared by San Clemente Lifestyle (@sanclementelifestylemagazine) on Nov 3, 2017 at 5:37pm PDT Date: November 2 Where: Casino San Clemente Come enjoy wine tastings from local vineyards and samplings of microbrews at the 28th annual Taste of San Clemente event. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the beautiful location of the Casino San Clemente and at the end of their stay will receive a one-of-a-kind engraved beer mug or wine glass of their choosing. Casino San Clemente 140 W Avenida Pico San Clemente, CA 92672 949.369.6600 Ay, Bay Bay! San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival A post shared by SD Bay Wine + Food Festival 🍷 (@sdbayfest) on Nov 6, 2017 at 5:09pm PST Date: November 12-18 Where: Embarcadero Marina Park North This week-long event is the largest wine and culinary classic event on the West Coast features celebrity chef dinners, hand-selected wine pairings and intimate luncheons. The event concludes with the star-studded Grand Tasting Event which always leaves attendees eager to celebrate the festival year after year. Embarcadero Marina Park North 400 Kettner Blvd San Diego, CA 92101 Tahitian State of Mind Taste of Tahiti A post shared by tasteoftahiti (@taste_of_tahiti) on Jan 4, 2018 at 12:56pm PST Date: November 23-24 Where: Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa Come celebrate the beautiful Polynesian culture at the Taste of Tahiti event. Expect a variety of events to participate in such as food tastings, arts and crafts, workshops, entertainment and so much more! Guests are also entered to win a trip to Tahiti, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to score big this November! Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa 32-250 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 888.999.1995