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 cowboy 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.

Past 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:

Roberto Alcocer
Executive Chef, Valle

Paul Arias
Executive Chef, Blue Bridge Hospitality

Pete Balistreri
Owner, P. Balistreri Salumi

Shihomi Borillo
Owner, Kinme

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

Jack Fisher
Chef and Owner, Jack Fisher Confections

James Foran
Pastry Chef, Grossmont College

Brian Redzikowski
Executive Chef, Kettner Exchange

Christopher Rossi 
Chef, Vega Vineyard and Farm

Trey Foshee
Chef and Partner, George's at the Cove

Greg Frey Jr.
Executive Chef and Farmer, Golden Door

Eric Gallerstein
Chef and Owner, Mastiff Sausage Company

Sydney Imlay
Chef de Cuisine, Kingfisher

Jason Knibb
Executive Chef, Nine-Ten

Masafumi 'Masa' Kojima
Executive Chef, George's at the Cove

Tim "TK" Kolanko
Corporate Chef and Partner, Urban Kitchen Group

Jojo Ruiz
Executive Chef, Clique Hospitality

Claudia Sandoval
Chef/Owner, Claudia Sandoval Productions

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

Mike Reidy
Chef de Cuisine, The Fishery

Ronnie Schwandt 
Corporate Executive Sous Chef, Blue Bridge Hospitality

Doug Settle
Executive Chef, The Ecology Center

Matt Sramek
Corporate Executive Chef, Blue Bridge Hospitality

Travis Swikard
Chef and Owner, Callie

Cameron Ingle
Executive Chef, Marisi

Vincent Schofield
Chef, Small Barn

Kevin Alvarado
Kinme, Executive Chef

Bloom Family Farms
Jeff Bloom

Brandt Beef
Joani Hernandez

Bread & Cie
Charles Kaufman & Rose Moore

Coleman Family Farms
Romeo & Gillian Coleman

Dassi Family Farm
Patrick & Jennifer Dassi

Drake Family Farms
Dr. Dan Drake

El Faro Seafood
Raul Mora

Thompson Heritage Ranch

Fishbone
Dan Nattrass

Golden Door Farms
Greg Frey Jr.

J.R. Organics Farm
Rodriguez Family

K&K Ranch
Terri Kashima

Liberty Ducks
Jim Reichardt

McGrath Family Farm
Phil & Havilah McGrath

Temecula Olive Oil Company 

Konyn Farms

Pacific Shellfish
Judd & Mary Anne Brown

PureFish
Shahin Mobine

Schaner Family Farms
Peter Schaner

TAJ Farms
Jack Ford

Tzaddik Farms
Nathan Rakov

Stehly Farms Organic
Noel Stehly

Vega Vineyard and Farms
Jimmy Loizides

Ancient Peaks
Stephanie Metzler

DAOU Family Estates
Eryn Schnitzler

Far Niente Winery
Bruce Mooers

Cakebread Winery
Tasha Elkovich

Golden Door
Greg Frey Jr.

Vega Vineyards and Farms
Steve Clifton

Jackson Family Wines
Debra Katz

Copper Cane Wines & Provisions
Trever Frerking

HALL Wines
Erin Hamada

Navarro Vineyards & Winery
Val & Dan Doran

Markham Vineyards
Mandie Joplin

Niner Wine Estate
Tucker Spear

Silver Oak Cellars
Nate Weis

Tablas Creek Vineyard
Jason Haas

ZD Wines
Leah Zanetell

Pahlmeyer
Micheelle Christman

AleSmith Brewing Company
Peter Zien

Burgeon Beer Company
Dustin Puskar

Sons & Dotters
Brent Dotters

Thorn Brewing Company
Liam Fleet

Illustrator
Kelly Maryanski

Robin Henkel Trio
Robin Henkel

The Ecology Center
Jonathan Zaidman

Wine Militia 
 

The Wheel Stoneware
Michael Totah

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