Canyon to Coast

Newport Beach's Annual Wine and Food Festival touts itself as "most exclusive, intimate, and world-class epicurean lifestyle even in southern California".

This special event is usually held in the first half of October each year, at the Newport Beach Civic Center.

This Wine & Food Festival is the perfect event to join friends and family for food, wine, and music in Newport Beach and Orange County. With a host of popular chefs and sommeliers, be sure to bring your appetite and a desire to learn.

The event features a variety of cooking demonstrations and wine tasting panels in addition to live music, dinners, parties, and informative talks.

The festivities extend over most of a weekend and benefit Project Hope Alliance, a philanthropic organization determined to end homelessness in Orange County.

Some of the Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival events are:

• Wine, spirit, and beer tasting
• Sampling food from dozens of high-end restaurants
• Cooking demonstrations
• Tasting panels
• Mixology courses
• Meet and greet with the festival talent

For additional information on the Wine and Food Festival visit their official website.

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