Pechanga Resort Casino Sets 2026-27 Festival Calendar With Food, Culture And Charity Events

TEMECULA, CA — Save the dates! Pechanga Resort Casino promises an upcoming year of events giving guests a chance to sample food and drinks from around the world while supporting local housing programs and celebrating the Temecula Valley.

Variety is the common thread and offer unique experiences such as sipping whiskey and dining on wings, pairing tacos and tequila, wine with chocolate, sushi with sake, culminating with the annual Pechanga powwow without leaving the resort’s event calendar. All events support the Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley, according to a resort spokesperson. Tickets are available at Pechanga.com/entertain or by calling 877-711-2946.

Proceeds for many of the Pechanga festivals support Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley programs, including housing assistance and home repairs for seniors and others unable to complete the work themselves. According to Pechanga, its contributions to Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley over the past decade total $400,000, helping fund 259 home repairs for more than 519 people. A great deal of that suport begins with these annual festivals.

The lineup begins July 11, 2026, with the 2nd Annual Pechanga Whiskey & Wings Festival at the Summit Events Center. The one-day festival features unlimited wings and whiskey, specialty side dishes, live music and a live auction. Guests will also be able to vote for their favorite chicken wing flavor as Pechanga chefs compete for top honors.

The 4th Annual Tacos & Tequila Festival follows as a late-summer food and spirits event. Guests can sample gourmet tacos prepared by Pechanga chefs, taste tequila and mezcal, enjoy live entertainment and take part in a silent auction. Taco options are expected to include al pastor, chicken, carne asada and vegetarian selections, along with a dessert bar. The 2026 Tacos & Tequila Festival will be held Sat., Sept 19.

From Jan. 8 through Jan. 10, 2027, the Pechanga Powwow returns to the Summit Events Center. The free, three-day event brings together hundreds of tribes from across the United States and Canada for dance, song and cultural traditions. Visitors can also expect Native American food, artisan crafts and fireworks.

On March 17, 2027, Pechanga will host the 17th Annual Pechanga Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence. Ticket holders can taste more than 100 wine varietals, sample gourmet food from Pechanga chefs and enjoy chocolate bites from Pechanga pastry chefs. The event also includes live music and a silent auction.

The 7th Annual Pechanga Sushi & Sake Festival is scheduled for May 1, 2027. The one-day event features sushi prepared in-house by Pechanga chefs, more than 40 varieties of sake, Japanese beer, desserts, a silent auction and live music. Entertainment is expected to include traditional Japanese Taiko drummers, a Japanese guitarist and a koto harpist. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley.

The food festival calendar continues Aug. 7, 2027, with the 3rd Annual Pechanga Whiskey & Wings Festival, again featuring whiskey, wings, specialty sides, live music, a live auction and a chef wing competition.

The year’s listed events conclude Oct. 2, 2027, with the 5th Annual Pechanga Tacos & Tequila Festival. The festival will again feature tacos, tequila and mezcal tastings, live entertainment, a silent auction and a dessert bar.

Tickets for select events are available or will go on sale through www.Pechanga.com/entertain or by calling 877-711-2946.