MAY 2026
SANTA BARBARA CULINARY EXPERIENCE
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JULIA CHILD FOUNDATION FOR GASTRONOMY AND THE CULINARY ARTS
May 11-17, 2026
EVENTS SCHEDULE
For tickets and the latest line-up, visit sbce.events
ABOUT THE SANTA BARBARA CULINARY EXPERIENCE
The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, in partnership with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, is an annual celebration of all things food & drink in Santa Barbara County. Our mission is to shine a light on our local culinary, hospitality, tourism, artisan, and small business communities through unique events which foster learning, discovery and fun. Through our partnership with the Foundation, a portion of the proceeds from these events is used to make grants to local nonprofit organizations making a difference in Santa Barbara County’s food system.
FOLLOW IN JULIA’S FOOTSTEPS
Download an interactive map from sbce.events for a self-guided tour of some of Julia’s favorite places to eat, drink, walk and shop all over Santa Barbara County from Santa Ynez Valley to Carpinteria, where she summered as a young girl. Dig into her favorite hot dogs, tacos, martinis and sweet shops—and save time to smell the signature Julia Child roses.
May 11
Romantic Paseos: Sips & Bites Tour
12 - 4 PM | Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Front Entrance Arch | $195
A guided culinary walking tour through Santa Barbara’s historic paseos, featuring curated food and beverage tastings along the way.
Twenty-Four Blackbirds Chocolate Tour & Tasting
1:30 - 2:15 PM
An immersive bean-to-bar chocolate factory tour with tastings at every stage of the chocolate-making process.
Poetry on the Plate: Celebrating an Anthology of Poems about SB Food & Drink
5:30 PM | The Black Sheep | $95
A literary evening with Santa Barbara Poet Laureate George Yatchisin celebrating his anthology of food and drink poems, followed by a reception with appetizers and wine.
Cheese the Day | Kimpton Canary Hotel
VIP Entry 5:30 PM - 8 PM | $120
General Admission 6 PM - 8 PM | $100
An elevated wine and cheese pairing event hosted by top winemakers, chefs, and cheese experts on the rooftop of the Kimpton Canary Hotel.
The Turquoise Fish, Ling Cod, Cutting and Cooking
6 PM | Dom’s Taverna | $105
A hands-on seafood class with Chef Dom Crisp exploring Basque techniques for breaking down and cooking local ling cod.
May 12
Kimchi Making Class
1 - 4 PM | Rincon Hill Farm
A hands-on kimchi-making class with Chef Daniel Kim using traditional Korean techniques and fresh local ingredients.
Pizza & Pinot
1 - 2:30 PM | Alisal Ranch | $105
A hands-on pizza-making class featuring spring seasonal toppings, complemented by Central Coast wine pairings.
Evening Craft Cocktails & History Walking Tour
4:30 - 7:30 PM | Casa de la Guerra | $195
A walking tour through downtown Santa Barbara pairing the city’s history with farm-to-table craft cocktails and a local bite.
Specialty Latte Crafting: Make your own Custom Coffee Syrup
4 PM | Little King Coffee | $60
A sweet hands-on workshop where guests craft their own custom coffee syrup and learn to make a specialty latte.
Farmers Market Tour and Tasting
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market
$85 - ALMOST FULL
A guided farmers market tour with Apples to Zucchini followed by a light farm-fresh dinner at Mosaic Locale.
Recipes for Connection
6 - 8 PM | Jane Santa Barbara | $95
An intimate evening of conversation, hosting wisdom, and approachable menu design with Chef Jane Chapman, served with light bites and wine.
Taste of Naples
6 - 8 PM | The Copper | $135
A four-course Neapolitan-inspired dinner featuring handmade pastas and wines from three winemaking families, guided by multiple certified sommeliers.
The Farmer + The Cook + The Winemaker
6 PM | bouchon Santa Barbara | $225
A multi-course farm-to-table dinner at bouchon celebrating local farmers, winemakers, and the flavors of Santa Barbara County wine country.
May 13
Breakfast Hay Wagon
8:30 - 11 AM | Alisal Ranch | $90
A western-style campfire breakfast at Alisal’s historic Adobe Camp, arriving by haywagon with legendary flapjacks and ranch classics.
Farm Tour & Flower Picking at Harris Gaviota Farm
10 AM | Harris Gaviota Farm | $35
A flower-picking experience at a working farm along the Gaviota Coast, followed by a guided bouquet-arranging session under the oaks.
SANTA BARBARA CULINARY EXPERIENCE
From the Tap to the Table
11:30 AM - 5 PM | Sama San Roque & Lama Dog Tap Room | $65
A Singapore hawker food and craft beer pairing pop-up featuring Sama San Roque classics alongside Lama Dog brews.
Twenty-Four Blackbirds Chocolate Tour & Tasting
1:30 - 2:15 PM | Twenty-Four Blackbirds Chocolate
An immersive bean-to-bar chocolate factory tour with tastings at every stage of the chocolate-making process.
Sips, Sights, & a Touch of Julia Child Trolley Tour
3 - 5 PM | Santa Barbara Visitor Center | $65
A scenic sightseeing tour through Santa Barbara’s most picturesque neighborhoods, with a curated food or beverage stop inspired by Julia Child.
Aegean Sofra
5 - 8 PM | Aegean | $245
A seasonal Mediterranean tasting menu by Chef Efe celebrating the flavors and traditions of the sofra, or shared table.
For the Table
5:30 - 8 PM | Margerum Wine Co Tasting Room
An amuse-bouche and four-course dinner at Margerum’s Santa Barbara tasting room, paired with current and library Margerum and Barden wines.
Olive Oil Risotto with Farmer’s Market Salad
Cooking Class
6 - 8 PM | Apples to Zucchini Cooking School
A hands-on Italian cooking class with il fustino featuring seasonal risotto, farmers market salad, and olive oil cake.
Sea, Ranch and Vine: An Evening with Gala Restaurant & SAMsARA Wines
6 - 9 PM | Gala Restaurant
A five-course dinner at Gala Restaurant celebrating Channel Islands seafood and ranch meats, paired with SAMsARA wines from Sta. Rita Hills.
Table Seven: A Mystery in Three Pours at BEAU
6 - 8 PM | BEAU | $125
An immersive evening at Beau blending a curated wine and bites tasting with a live storytelling and PR workshop led by author Starr Hall.
May 14
Meet the Farmer & Protea Bouquet Making Class
10 AM - 12 PM | Highline Adventures | $65
A hands-on farm experience featuring protea flower farming, bouquet-making, and tacos from Tacos El Bachas.
Sky Net & Adventure Park + Taco Lunch
10 AM - 12 PM | Highline Adventures | $60
A thrilling adventure park experience bundled with a taco lunch from Tacos El Bachas.
Zipline Tour & Taco Lunch
10 AM - 12 PM | Highline Adventures | $150
A guided zipline tour at Highline Adventures followed by a taco lunch with agua fresca and appetizers from Tacos El Bachas.
Coffee Roasting and Blending Class
11 AM - 1 PM | Zaca Coffee | $65
A hands-on coffee experience where guests learn green bean sourcing, roasting profiles, and blend their own 12-oz bag.
Firestone Vineyard Walk and Barrel Tasting
12:30 - 2 PM | Firestone Vineyard | $95
A guided vineyard hike, barrel tasting with winemaker
Lorna Kreutz, and formal seated tasting at Santa Barbara’s first estate winery.
Focaccia Making Class
12 - 2 PM | Marisella
A relaxed hands-on focaccia-making class with Executive Chef Sam of Marisella, leaving guests with fresh bread and a new skill.
2025-16, BARBARA EXPERIENCE
Argentine Artisanal Empanada Workshop with Buena Onda Empanadas
Mastering the Art of French Cooking with ChefJustin West | 2:30pm-4:30pm | Ferguson Gallery | $100
Events 13 Tours & Excursions 5 Wine Tastings
Behind the Barrel: Meet the Winemakers Walking Tour
2:30pm-4:30pm | Buena Onda Empanadas | $50
12 - 4 PM | Casa de la Guerra | $195
Buena Onda will demonstrate how to make classic fillings and different closing techniques for delicious and beautifully crafted empanadas.Taste your creations fresh out of the oven, paired with chimichurri sauce and a locally crafted beer.
An immersive wine walking tour through downtown Santa Barbara and the Funk Zone, featuring two local winemakers and a cheese and charcuterie tasting.
ChefJustin West will explore chicken as a main ingredient through the techniques found Julia’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking which made French cooking accessible to everyone while encouraging readers to take the time to cook from scratch.
May 15
Pacific Pickle Works Factory Tour & Pickling
Tour & Tasting at The Cultured Abalone Farm 10 AM - 12:30 PM | The Cultured Abalone $95 - ALMOST FULL
Cheese Board & Cocktail 101 Workshop by Slate Catering & Glass House Cocktails 2:30pm-4:30pm Glass House Cocktails | $125
Spirited Santa Barbara: Seasonal & Sustainable Cocktails with Eliza Hoar
Learn how to make a seasonally inspired grazing style cheese board and handcrafted artisan cocktails at this hands-on workshop.
2 - 4 PM | Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel | $220
An intimate cocktail class at Rosewood Miramar Beach led by Director of Bars Eliza Hoar, exploring California spirits and seasonal flavors.
Olive Oil Master Class with Theo Stephan of Global Gardens | 2:30pm-4:30pm Hotel Californian - Alhambra C-III | $35
Berry Preserves: Finding the Perfect Set
2:30 - 4:30 PM | Domecil Studio | $95
A focused, hands-on class where you’ll learn to make bright, balanced berry jam without guesswork, using simple techniques that deliver a perfect set every time.
Become an olive oil expert - learn the difference between good, bad, and average olive oils and how to identify real vs. fake extra virgin olive oil.Three olive oil food pairings will be presented and sampled.
Finch x Dom’s Sunset Chef’s Table
5 - 8 PM | Kimpton Canary Hotel | $210
Lotusland Tour - Garden to Glass: The Art & Science of Creating Craft Cocktails from your Garden
2:30pm-4:30pm | Ganna Walska Lotusland | $200
Experience the botanical magic of Ganna Walska Lotusland with a garden tour highlighting the extraordinary plant collections and surprisingly inimitable garden design.
A collaborative rooftop sunset dinner at the Kimpton Canary Hotel with Chefs John Vasquez and Dom Crisp, celebrating local farmers and purveyors.
A Tribute to Julia Child - LULIO x 7 Adams
Greek Mezze Cooking Class with Chef Robin Goldstein ofTaste of California
Seating starts at 5 PM | Ritz-Carlton Bacara | $195
2:30pm-4:30pm | Ferguson Gallery | $115
A one-night-only five-course tasting menu collaboration between LULIO and San Francisco’s Michelin-starred 7 Adams, honoring Julia Child’s spirit of convivial dining.
Learn how to create Greek-inspired Mediterranean mezze platter with local chef Robin Goldstein in this hands-on cooking class.
From Garden to Table:
Obscure Brews with Certified Cicerone Zach Rosen
A Julia Child–Inspired Secret Cellar Dinner
2:30pm-4:30pm | The Brewhouse | $25
5 PM | San Ysidro Ranch | $480 - ALMOST FULL
Join The Brewhouse,brewLAB, The Apiary and Third Window for a journey into time through flavor guided by Zach Rosen, Certified Cicerone® and beer writer.
A Julia Child–inspired four-course dinner at San Ysidro Ranch’s Secret Cellar, featuring produce from the Chef’s Garden paired with wines from the estate cellar.
Paella Class and Gin Tonic Bar at Loquita
Beer and Ice Cream Tasting
2:30pm-4:30pm | Loquita | $170
5:30 PM | Naughty Oak Brewing Company | $45
A behind-the-scenes brewery tour at Naughty Oak Brewing Company followed by a tasting flight of craft beers paired with small-batch Orcutt Ice Cream Kitchen scoops.
Join the culinary and bar teams at Loquita to learn the tricks of the trade in making authentic Spanish paella and the perfect Gin Tonic, Spain's king of cocktails to pair with quesos and charcuteria.
Mattei’s Special Edition, Santa Maria Grill BBQ
6 - 8 PM | Mattei’s Tavern
Adults $185 | Kids 10 & Under $50
GSM Wine Blending Seminar with Doug Margerum of Margerum Wine Company | 2:30pm-4:30pm Margerum Wine Company, Hotel Californian | $75 Work hand in hand with Margerum Wine Company to create your very own custom M5 blend using the art and science of constructing stellar blends using local Rhone varietals.
A relaxed family-style Santa Maria BBQ feast on the Hartley Lawn at Mattei’s Tavern, with wines from Storm and beer from Figueroa Mountain, plus live music.
Pinot Noir Through the Ages | 2:30pm-4:30pm Hotel Californian - Alhambra A-I | $75
Black Sheep x Piazza = A Dinner Inspired by Julia Child
6 PM | The Black Sheep | $195
Come take a trip through the evolution of Santa Barbara County’s signature grape by interviewing respected Pinot Noir pros from throughout the decades.
A four-course Julia Child–inspired dinner at Black Sheep Restaurant featuring nine dishes paired with Piazza Family Wines, with stories from the winemaker and chef.
Wine & Chocolate: An Interactive Pairing Experience
An Evening of Conversation, Food & Wine with Bobby Stuckey, Caroline Styne and Heidi Merrick
6 PM | Godmothers | $125
2:30pm-4:30pm | Hotel Californian - Alhambra B-II | $75 Explore the complexities of this “match made in heaven” pairing with chocolatier Jessica Foster and winemakers Chad Melville and Andrew Murray through an interactive wine and chocolate workshop.
Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey discusses his cookbook on the cuisine of Friuli, Italy, in conversation with James Beard award–winning restaurateur Caroline Styne, moderated by fashion designer Heidi Merrick, and followed by a cocktail reception.
The Bordeaux Varietals of the Happy Canyon AVA presented by Paradise Springs Winery
Secret Recipes of Celebrity Chefs Cooking Class with Epicurean Santa Barbara | 2:30pm-4:30pm The Wayfarer | $105 Epicurean SB founder Amy Robinson will show you how to create iconic dishes from the recipes of Michelin-starred and James Beard Award winning chefs!
6 PM - 7:30 PM | Paradise Springs Winery | $100
An in-depth Bordeaux varietal tasting led by Paradise Springs
Sommelier Stephen Goularte, exploring soils, terroir, and regional expressions with cheese and snacks.
California’s Central Coast Seafood Dinner
6 PM - 9 PM | The Lark | $215
A seafood-forward dinner at The Lark with Executive Chef Jason Paluska, featuring rod-and-reel fish from Haha Fish Co. and Grassy Bar oysters, paired with Black Market Spirits.
Ancient Grains, Digestion, and Organic Farming
7 - 8:30 PM | Gallup & Stribling Orchids | $110
An educational evening at Gallup & Stribling Orchids featuring farmers and bakers in conversation about ancient grains, gluten, and regenerative farming, with einkorn baked goods.
Nothing Fancy: Diana Kennedy Advance Film Screening 4:30pm-6pm | The SBIFF Riviera Theater | $15
11 AM and 2 PM | Pacific Pickle Works
A behind-the-scenes tour of Pacific Pickle Works with founder Brad Bennett, including a product tasting and a hands-on pickle-making session.
Join us for a very special advance screening of Nothing Fancy: Diana Kennedy, a film that celebrates the “Julia Child of Mexican Cuisine”, Master chef, teacher and environmental activist Diana Kennedy.
Palate to Palette: A Funk Zone Experience of Food, Wine & Art
Nothing Fancy: Reception at Belmond El Encanto 6pm-7:30pm | Belmond El Encanto | $95
11:30 AM - 2 PM | $205
This stunning outdoor reception at Belmond El Encanto’s historic Arbor and Lilly Pond celebrates Julia’s life and her love for authentic cuisine. Interact with the director of Nothing Fancy: Diana Kennedy and hear stories ofJulia’s life from her grand nephew Alex Prud'homme.
A two-hour Funk Zone experience combines a neighborhood food tour with a wine-as-paint art session led by a local artist.
Lavender Bliss Martini Class and Lunch at Jane at the Marketplace in Goleta
12 - 2 PM | Jane at the Marketplace | $80
Nothing Fancy: Dinner by ChefJohan Denizot at Belmond El Encanto with Special Guest, ChefVartan Abgaryan of Yours Truly | 7:30pm | Belmond El Encanto | $250 Belmond El ChefJohan Denizot, will join forces with critically acclaimed ChefVartan Abgaryan for a four-course culinary journey to Mexico with a French twist.
An interactive cocktail class at Jane Goleta, beginning with a familystyle seasonal lunch followed by a hands-on lesson crafting the Lavender Bliss Martini.
Farm Tour & Golden Hour at Folded Hills
Santa Barbara Sailing Center Presents: Sea,Wind and Wine | 5:30pm-7:30pm Santa Barbara Sailing Center | $85
3 - 7:30 PM | Folded Hills Winery Ranch Farmstead
$150
An at Folded Hills with organic farmer Tom Shepherd, featuring animal feeding, a vineyard stroll, u-pick produce, woodfire pizzas, and Golden Hour wines.
A guided tour of The Cultured Abalone Farm from hatchery to harvest, followed by a chef-prepared abalone meal with local wine pairings.
Wanderment Farms Tour
10 AM - 12 PM | Wanderment Farms | $55
ALMOST FULL
A 75-minute walking farm tour at Wanderment Farms through vineyards, olive groves, and animal pastures, concluding with a farm-crafted charcuterie tasting.
Candied Lemon & Citrus Syrup
11 AM - 1 PM | Domecil Studio | $95
A hands-on class where you’ll turn fresh lemons into glossy candied peel and a bright, aromatic citrus syrup for effortless drinks and desserts.
Grand Wine Tasting El Presidio de Santa Barbara
1 PM VIP $125 | Non-Alcoholic Experience $35
2 PM General Admission $105
The Grand Wine Tasting is SBCE’s flagship event, bringing together 40+ Santa Barbara County wineries and local food artisans at the historic El Presidio de Santa Bárbara for an afternoon of tasting, live music, and winemaker conversations. VIP admission at 1pm offers an exclusive hour of early access before general admission begins at 2pm.
Sips, Sights, & a Touch of Julia Child Trolley Tour
Set sail aboard our 50 foot sailing catamaran and sip award-winning wines from local winemaker, Doug Margerum, paired with savory cheeses and charcuterie from Helena Bakery and live music by Konrad Kono as the sun sets.
3 - 5 PM | Santa Barbara Visitor Center | $65
Collaboration Dinner with Guest Chef Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco | 5pm-10pm (by reservation - last reservation at 8pm) | Bettina | $125 Bettina will host esteemed chef and pizzaiolo, Chris Bianco, for a five-course collaboration dinner featuring dishes inspired by Italian tradition and brought to life with seasonal California produce.
A scenic sightseeing tour through Santa Barbara’s most picturesque neighborhoods, with a curated food or beverage stop inspired by Julia Child.
Kids’ Crepe Cooking Class Apples to Zucchini Cooking School
May 15, 16, 17 | 3:30 - 5 PM
Sushi|Bar x HEAVENSAKE ("The Champagne of Sake”)
A free, hands-on crepe-making class for kids ages 6 to 12, with step-by-step guidance from sweet batter to the perfect swirl.
Oyster Shucking with Clark’s Oyster Bar
4 - 5:30 PM | Clarks Oyster Bar | $90
Paired Dinner | 5pm, 7pm or 9pm | Sushi|Bar | $295 Join chef Lennon Lee at Sushi|Bar’s intimate chef’s counter for an omakase dinner showcasing his playful reverie on new wave nigiri and other delicacies from land and sea paired with Régis Camus’ critically acclaimed, HEAVENSAKE, the first Franco-Japanese sake.
A hands-on oyster shucking class at Clark’s Oyster Bar Montecito, with fresh local oysters and paired wines.
Garden to Glass Cocktail Class at Lotusland
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Lotusland
Julia’s Family Style Dinner with Chef Michael Patria at the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore | 6pm | Bella Vista Restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara | $150
May 17
Educational Vineyard Hike & Tasting
9 AM - 12 PM | Stolpman Ballard Canyon Vineyard $30
A guided vineyard hike through Stolpman’s Ballard Canyon estate with owner Peter Stolpman, followed by a wine tasting at the Los Olivos tasting room.
Tour & Tasting at The Cultured Abalone Farm
10 AM - 12:30 PM and 2 PM - 4:30 PM | $95
A guided tour of The Cultured Abalone Farm from hatchery to harvest, followed by a chef-prepared abalone meal with local wine pairings.
The Butter Garden Party
10 AM - 1 PM | Dart Garden | $140
Out!
A twilight cocktail-making class at Lotusland using fresh citrus and herbs harvested from the garden’s botanically rich grounds.
Balancing Wine & Health: Tastings with Bobby Stuckey & Carlin Karr at Rincon Hill Farm
Gather around at Bella Vista Restaurant to enjoy a family style meal featuring favorites like Coq Au Vin and Boeuf Bourguignon while Executive Chef Michael Patria demonstrates how to make a perfect omelette (Julia’s first television appearance).
5 - 8 PM | Rincon Hill Farm | $295
Winemaker Dinner with Matt Dees ofJonata/The Hilt Wineries and Executive ChefJason Paluska ofThe Lark 6:30pm | The Lark | $275
A guided wine tasting and conversation at Rincon Hill Farm with Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey, Carlin Karr, and Matt Kettmann on wine and healthy living.
Executive ChefJason Paluska and acclaimed Winemaker Matt Dees of sister wineries Jonata & The Hilt join forces for an exclusive and quintessential four-course Santa Barbara food and wine experience.
The Garden Table & Fireside Stories: The Joy of Cooking and Gathering, inspired by Julia Child
6 - 8:30 PM | The Steward, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel $190
Late Night Magic, Music & Libations at The Magic Castle Cabaret | 10pm-1am | Magic Castle Cabaret | $125 The Magic Castle Cabaret in Montecito will open its doors in collaboration with Epicurean Santa Barbara for a welcoming and friendly cocktail reception that would make Julia proud.
An intimate fireside chat with Julia Child’s niece Phila Cousins and grand-nephew Alex Prud’homme, followed by a coursed garden supper with cocktail pairings.
May 16
Santa Barbara Farmer’s Market Cooking Class
9 AM - 2:30 PM
A hands-on Provençal cooking class with chef and cookbook author Pascale Beale, beginning with a farmers market tour and concluding with a three-course terrace lunch.
Farmland & Flavors of SYV: Pasture to Picnic Experience
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Mission Santa Ynez | $160
A small-group farm-to-table experience in the Santa Ynez Valley, visiting a working cattle ranch and u-pick fields before a curated on-farm picnic lunch.
A garden celebration of butter and bubbles at Helena Avenue Bakery, featuring flaky pastries, cultured and imported butters, and local wine and sparkling wine.
Sundae on a Sunday at the Farm with Heritage Farmland Experiences
11 AM - 1 PM | Buttonwood Farms | $30
A family farm event where kids and parents build gelato sundaes topped with freshly picked fruit grown right on the farm.
Wags & Wines
11 AM - 4 PM | Lincourt Wines | $60
Enjoy a playful afternoon at Wags & Wines, sipping a curated wine flight while your dog samples locally made treats and you meet adoptable pups from the SYV Humane Society.
Hitching Post 2
A Red Oak Grilling Master Class
3 - 5 PM | Hitching Post Tent (Outside) | $75
Guests learn the art of Santa Maria–style BBQ over open red oak fire with chef/owner Frank Ostini, paired with a flight of Hitching Post Pinot Noirs.
Paella & Pintxos: A Live Spanish Culinary Experience
5 PM - 8 PM | Loquita | $215
A live paella demonstration and build-your-own pintxos experience with Chef Cristian Granada, celebrating Spanish flavors with Central Coast seafood and California seasonal ingredients.
Two Baking Brits Pop-Up, Winemaker Dinner
6 - 9 PM | Cheese Shop Santa Barbara
$195 - ALMOST FULL
A five-course Provençal dinner by the Two Baking Brits celebrating local produce, regional wines, and the spirit of Julia Child.
Honorary Committee
Honorary Committee
Julia Child Award Recipients:
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
MICHAEL BOYER
BOBBY STUCKEY
ALICE WATERS
SEAN SHERMAN
GRACE YOUNG
TONI TIPTON-MARTIN
DANIELLE NIERENBERG
JOSÉ ANDRÉS
MARY SUE MILLIKEN
& SUSAN FENIGER
DANNY MEYER
RICK BAYLESS
JACQUES PÉPIN
Advisors to the Julia Child Foundation:
JIM DODGE
SALLY EKUS
ERIN FAIRBANKS
DARRA GOLDSTEIN
DOUG MARGERUM
JACQUES PÉPIN, Emeritus
ANNE WILLAN, Emeritus
The Julia Child Foundation For Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts
ERIC W. SPIVEY
CHAIRMAN & TRUSTEE
PHILADELPHIA COUSINS TRUSTEE
ALEX PRUD’HOMME TRUSTEE
TODD SCHULKIN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LAUREN SALKELD DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH
Santa Barbara Culinary Experience Staff
TAMARA BERNDT DIRECTOR
MELODY WESTERGREN
MARKETING MANAGER
PRESIDENT & CEO Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce
PHIL CARPENTER
GENERAL MANAGER, SB Vintners
GRACE GATES
OWNER, Little King Coffee
KRISTA HARRIS
FOUNDER & FORMER PUBLISHER
Edible Santa Barbara
KATHY JANEGA-DYKES
PRESIDENT/CEO, Visit Santa Barbara
WAYNE KELTERER
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Jonata The Hilt | The Paring
MATT KETTMANN SENIOR EDITOR Santa Barbara Independent
DOUG MARGERUM
Margerum Wine Company
NANCY MARTZ
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A to Z Cooking School VALERIE RICE Eat Drink Garden
LAUREN SALKELD DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts
TODD SCHULKIN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts
JOERN SCHWAIGER
GENERAL MANAGER The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern
GRAND WINE TASTING
Wine Tasting
May 16 | El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park. Sip, Savor, & Meet the Makers in Santa Barbara!
Get ready to swirl, sip, and soak up the sunshine! The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience Grand Wine Tasting is back on Saturday May 16 at the iconic El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park and it’s going to be bigger, bolder and more delicious than ever.
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EVENT DETAILS
· El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park
· VIP Early Access: 1–2 p.m.
· General Admission: 2–5 p.m.
· Live Music: Enjoy the footstomping sun-drenched vibes of local band Salty Strings as you taste your way through the afternoon.
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With 40+ top-tier wineries, incredible food vendors, winemaker panels, and live music by Santa Barbara favorites Salty Strings, this is the signature wine event of the season!
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· Winemaker Panels Moderated by editor Matt Kettmann
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ALL-INCLUSIVE TICKETS
• Beat the crowd with VIP Early Access including reserved chapel seating for panel discussions and reserved table seating.
MITCHELL SJERVEN PROPRIETOR Bouchon Santa Barbara
Spivey, Chairman & Trustee Philadelphia Cousins, Trustee Alex Prud’homme, Trustee
ERIC W. SPIVEY CHAIRMAN
William A. Truslow, Emeritus Trustee Todd Schulkin, Executive Director
Salkeld, Director of Outreach
The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts
SHERRY VILLANEUVA
MANAGING PARTNER Acme Hospitality
Sponsors for their generosity and for believing early-on in our mission of elevating the food and wine of Santa Barbara County. Without their support this event would not have been possible.
ONE TICKET GIVES YOU ACCESS TO:
· Unlimited wine tastings & delectable bites from 40+ wineries and local food artisans
· Live music by Salty Strings
· Entry to both winemaker panels
· Non-alcoholic beverages & good vibes
Don’t wait tickets are selling fast!
SANTA BARBARA CULINARY EXPERIENCE IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR SPONSORS.
- 16, 2027 May 11-17, 2026 For tickets and the latest line-up, visit sbce.events