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Taste of Carmel

Carmel Mission Courtyard
3080 Rio Road
Carmel, CA 93921

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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Experience an unforgettable evening of food, wine, music, and celebration at the Taste of Carmel at Carmel Mission. This year’s ¡Viva la Fiesta! theme brings vibrant energy, live music by Scarlet, dancing under the stars, exceptional cuisine from top local restaurants, and acclaimed wines from celebrated wineries across the region. Guests can also enjoy a silent auction featuring unique local experiences from hotels, restaurants, and businesses throughout Carmel. VIP tickets include early entry, exclusive lounge access, and additional perks.

TICKETS
VIP — $250
Chamber of Commerce Members — $175
General Admission — $200

PAST PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
Aquinos Birrieria
Baja Cantina
Basil
Big Sur Bakery
Breadsong
Cafe Carmel
Cafe dal Mare
Earthbound Farm Stand
Edwin's
European Imports 
Flaherty's
Hacienda/Rising Valley Farm
Hidden Gem
Hogs Breath 
Links Club
Little Swiss 
Miss Lippes Dumplings 
Mission Bistro
Nectar & Ambrosia
Nielsen's Market
Nut Hut
Patisserie
Peter B's
Promesa Tapas Kitchen
Rio Grill
Shearwater Tavern
Stationaery
Sysco
The Grill
The Pocket 
Toro
Village Corner
Wild Plum Cafe 
Yafa 

PAST PARTICIPATING WINERIES
Alvarado
American Institute of Food & Wine (AWF)
Bernardus Winery
Blair Vineyards
Carmel Valley Roasting
Chalone Vineyard
Corral Wines
Dawns Dream Winery
Fogs End Distillery
Folktale Winery
Galante Vineyards
Georris Tasting Room
Hidden Hills
Kori Wines
Lepe Cellars
LeVigne Winery
McIntyre Vineyards
Otter Bay
Pelio
Peter B's
Riboli Wines
Scheid Vineyards
Shale Canyon Wines
Silvestri Winery
Vin Wine Bar + Bottle Boutique
Windy Oaks
Wrath