Palm Desert Food & Wine

Savor the flavors of the desert at Palm Desert Food & Wine presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, where celebrated chefs, vintners, and culinary personalities gather for a weekend of exceptional tastes and spirited experiences. Indulge in multi-course dinners, interactive tastings, and lively cooking demonstrations set against the backdrop of El Paseo. From bold new talents to renowned names, every bite and pour reflects the vibrant culinary culture of the Coachella Valley.

Palm Desert Food & Wine, presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, a premier Southern California culinary festival, announces its star-studded 2026 celebrity chef lineup, along with an all-new, elevated tasting event — the Carte Blanche Grand Tasting Experience — unveiling on both Saturday and Sunday of the

festival.

This year’s culinary celebration will showcase some of the most recognizable names in

the food world, including Curtis Stone, Jet Tila, Alex Guarnaschelli, Nancy Silverton, Zac

Young, and Afrim Pristine. Each chef will bring their signature flair to the Coachella

Valley with live cooking demonstrations, exclusive tastings, and unforgettable moments

of culinary creativity.

In addition to a stellar lineup of celebrity chefs and signature events, Palm Desert Food

& Wine is introducing the new Carte Blanche Grand Tasting Experience — designed for true food and wine connoisseurs. This highly curated experience within the festival will

feature an exceptional selection of fine wines, artisanal bites, and elevated

presentations, all within an exclusive, luxury tent setting.

“We’re taking the Palm Desert Food & Wine experience to new heights this year,”

culinary director, Michael Weisberg says. “With this extraordinary lineup of chefs and

our new Carte Blanche Grand Tasting Experience, guests can look forward to a

weekend that’s indulgent, inspiring, and truly unforgettable.”

The Palm Desert Food & Wine festival will take place March 19–22, 2026, on El Paseo in the heart of Palm Desert bringing together food lovers, top chefs, winemakers,

distillers, and fine artisans for a weekend filled with flavor, community, and celebration.

Signature events include the James Beard Gourmet Four-Course Luncheon, hosted this

year by Curtis Stone, and the Celebrity Chef Reception.

Palm Desert Food & Wine is produced by Palm Springs Life Events.