05/11/2026
The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience () kicks off TODAY! 🍷✨
Running May 11-17, this week-long celebration brings together Santa Barbara County chefs, farmers, vintners, and artisans to showcase the incredible food and wine culture of the American Riviera.
Presented in partnership with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts (), SBCE honors Julia’s legacy through community, discovery, and joyful culinary exploration.
From chef-led dinners and wine tastings to farm tours, workshops, and one-of-a-kind culinary adventures, there are still many amazing events available to experience.
Build your own dream foodie itinerary and join the fun all week long.
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Here’s a taste of a few events happening this week:
🍷 SBCE’s signature Grand Wine Tasting – Saturday, May 16 at El Presidio de Santa Barbara | 40+ renowned Santa Barbara County wineries & food artisans, winemaker panels moderated by the Santa Barbara Independent’s , & bites
👩🌾 The Farmer + The Cook + The Winemaker – May 12 | An indulgent multi-course dinner at celebrating local ingredients and wine country cuisine. You’ll meet the featured farmers, winemakers, and bouchon’s Executive Chef Vicken Tavitian.
🌮 Zipline Tour & Taco Lunch – May 14 | Soar through the skies with , then enjoy tacos, appetizers, and agua frescas from !
🍽️ Palate to Palette: A Funk Zone Experience of Food, Wine & Art – May 15 | Join and explore the Funk Zone with a guided food tour, then settle in for a painting class led by a local artist and using repurposed wines as paint.
🍸 Lavender Bliss Martini Class and Lunch at Jane at the Marketplace – May 15 | Sip, shake, and learn to craft ’s signature Lavender Bliss Martini alongside a delicious seasonal lunch.
☀️ Paella & Pintxos: A Live Spanish Culinary Experience – May 17 | Enjoy a live paella demonstration celebrating the flavors of Spain and local ingredients led by ’s Executive Chef Cristian Granada and a build-your-own pintxos experience.