Can’t-Miss Food Festivals in San Diego This Fall

San Diego is known for its award-winning restaurants, complete with top chefs, noteworthy menus, fresh ingredients, and unique cocktails. Now that summer is coming to a close and fall is creeping up around the corner, it’s your last chance to plan some warm-weather fun with friends. And you’re in luck — San Diego has some fantastic food festivals on the horizon. To make it easy on you, we’ve narrowed down some of the festivals we’re most excited about.

The Eatingwell & Health Fit Foodie Festival & 5k — October 12, 2019 

What better way to reward yourself after a 5k than with a food festival? Wake up early to compete in the 5k race, before exploring the fitness and health-food festival in Liberty Station, where you’ll find tastings, a beer garden, fitness demonstrations, a goody bag, and much more. Proceeds from the event benefit No Kid Hungry and support its mission to end child hunger in America. Join the Eatingwell & Health Fit Foodie Festival & 5k from 8-11 a.m. on October 12, 2019.

Location: 2 miles from the hotel

Fifth Annual San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Fest October 26, 2019

Feast your eyes and your appetite on a festival filled with gourmet comfort food. Join in on the fun at the fifth annual San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Fest at Waterfront Park. Enjoy unlimited Mac n’ Cheese samples from San Diego’s top restaurants as they compete for the title of San Diego’s Best Gourmet Mac n’ Cheese.

Location: 4.3 miles from the hotel

San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival November 10-17, 2019

Don’t miss one of the city’s most talked-about culinary gatherings, the San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival. Sample tastings from hundreds of wineries, attend noteworthy culinary events, taste nationally recognized dishes from top chefs, and enjoy the gorgeous San Diego Bay backdrop. Be sure to attend the Grand Tasting Foodie Party on November 16 for exclusive dishes, drinks, and discussions.

Location: 5.5 miles from the hotel

Taste of North Park 2019  — October 12, 2019

Discover the vibrant neighborhood of North Park San Diego during the Taste of North Park 2019. Sample food from over 40 of the neighborhood’s unique and noteworthy restaurants and sip on the best brews from 15 local craft breweries.

Location: 11 miles from the hotel