Annual Celebrate the CraftOCTOBER 18, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

With a tradition of culinary innovation, California is rich in extraordinary agricultural abundance. Gourmets converge each year in beautiful La Jolla for a unique celebration of the region’s bounty and craftsmanship. Celebrate the Craft has been one of Southern California’s premier showcases for locally grown ingredients, innovative cooking and winemaking. The event also features a thoughtfully curated group of makers and artists showcasing beautiful pottery, distinctive jewelry, handmade hats, and expertly crafted boots.

Join us as these artisans come together for an annual celebration of the very best of California’s culinary and creative offerings.

Proceeds benefit the San Diego Food Bank. 

Current Featured Producers

Local chefs, farmers, ranchers, vintners, brewers, and artists come together for an annual celebration of the very best of California's culinary offerings. Past producers at Celebrate the Craft include:

Shihomi Borillo
Owner, Azuki Sushi

Drew Deckman
Michelin Star Chef and Owner, Deckman's Restaurant Group

Greg Frey Jr.
Executive Chef and Farmer, Golden Door

Eric Gallerstein
Chef and Owner, Mastiff Sausage Company

Jarrod Moiles
Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage, Pacifica Real Estate Services Inc.

Benito Molina
Executive Chef, Manzanilla

Ronnie Schwandt
Corporate Executive Sous Chef, Blue Bridge Hospitality

Alejandro Sicairos
Executive Chef, Bianchi Pizza & Pasta, Dockside 1953

Bryan Stuppy
Executive Chef, Oceana Coastal Kitchen

Coleman Family Farms
Romeo & Gillian Coleman

Dassi Family Farm
Patrick & Jennifer Dassi

K&K Ranch
Terri Kashima

Liberty Ducks
Jim Reichardt

TAJ Farms
Jack Ford

Chateau Montelena Winery
Tucker Spear

DAOU Family Estates
Eryn Schnitzler

Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Nicole Ward

Far Niente Winery
John Rice

The Mascot
Jeremy Harrison

Navarro Vineyards & Winery
Val Doran

Orin Swift Cellars and Winery
Tyler Williams

PerUs Wines
Lindsey Gomes

Silver Oak Cellars
Christy McNeill

Sinegal Estate Winery
Anthony Warne

ZD Wines
Don Jennings

Phony Negroni
Jade Thacker

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