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