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Palm Desert Food And Wine Festival Returns In March, 2026

The event offers a diverse selection of food, premium wines, hands-on cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs and much more in Mid-March.

PALM DESERT, CA — Palm Desert's Food and Wine Festival returns over March 19–22, in a four-day experience that will feature a diverse selection of mouth-watering eats, premium wines, hands-on cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, and much more.

The four day event takes place at the Gardens on El Paseo, West side upper level parking deck
located at 73-545 El Paseo in Palm Desert.

See the complete Food and Wine schedule of events online at palmdesertfoodandwine.com.

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"Produced by Palm Springs Life and located in the stunning tree-lined El Paseo shopping district in Palm Desert, California, this annual gastronomic event is the most celebrated cuisine and beverage festival in Greater Palm Springs and will feature a roster of the nation’s top chefs, vintners, and brewmasters," a spokesperson for the event said on the website.

To begin, a James Beard Gourmet Four-Course Luncheon prepared by culinary virtuosos and will be followed by two days of grand tastings, where you can delight in delectable offerings from local and regional restaurants, sample more than 60 wines, enjoy unique craft brews, IPAs, and draught ciders, or taste and savor assorted spirit brands.

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Enjoy some of the most delicious offerings in the Coachella Valley, a destination where talent, sophistication, and unbelievable views blend to create the ultimate culinary event.

Learn more about the Palm Desert Food and Wine Festival online.

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