The Pacific Wine & Food Classic is an all-inclusive food festival that brings together incredible food from local chefs, premium cocktails, exquisite wines, live music and great vibes. This annual festival is held against the backdrop of the Newport Beach Back Bay where guests can explore a variety of flavors, from innovative dishes to time-honored classics, all while enjoying live entertainment and soaking in the vibrant ambiance.

Pacific Wine & Food Classic
Pacific Wine & Food Classic Website
Where: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
Address: 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time:
Early VIP Entry at 1pm
General Entry at 2pm
The event ends at 5pm
Wine Down at VEA Newport Beach
Where: VEA Newport Beach
Address: 900 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
When: September 12, 2026
Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm
Event attendees can enjoy a post-event wine down with Jeremy Nickel Cellars. Tickets are required for this event and include a curated food and wine experience on the Lanai.
What to Know
- Resort chic attire is suggested.
- The event is all outdoors, primarily on pavement and grass with very little sand. It’s a good idea to have a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes.
- Ticketed guests 21 and over only. No one under the age of 21 permitted, including infants, small children, toddlers, teenagers, you get it, no exceptions.
- Parking is limited, ride sharing, Uber and Lyft, is suggested. The parking lot is $15.
- No pets, no outside alcohol, and no backpacks.
