The 38th Annual Taste of Carmel

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The 38th Annual Taste of Carmel
Fiesta at the Mission
 
 
Location: Carmel Mission Basilica
(831) 624-2522 website
October 1, 2026, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
$150 - $300 (VIP)

This year, we're turning up the color, the flavor, and the festivity. Welcome to Fiesta at the Mission — the 38th annual Taste of Carmel. It's a spectacular evening featuring 70 local restaurants and wineries, live music, and silent auction in the historic Carmel Mission courtyard.

Plan to attend Taste of Carmel and then stay overnight to explore the rest of Carmel-by-the-Sea. VIP tickets include early admission at 5pm, exclusive access to the VIP lounge, and more!

Tickets are available for purchase now. Tickets are not sold at the door. Advance purchase required. Call the Carmel Visitors Center for more information at 800-550-4333.

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
Corral Wines
Dawns Dream Winery
Fogs End Distillery
Folktale Winery
Galante Vineyards
Georis 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