4th Annual San Diego Paella Wine & Beer Festival

Salud ! The Paella Wine & Beer Festival is back! And we invite you to kick off our 4th year at this unforgettable Spanish Festival featuring the best talented local and international chefs cooking more than 130 paellas, tapas, sangria, wine, beer, and spirits as well as the best local live bands and a Flamenco dance show. This year we’re happy to announce this a Family event.

Paella

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A dish that comes to us from Spain, with origins dating back to the eighteenth century. It is a saffron-infused rice dish that marries bold flavors and delightful textures. Combined with a variety of meats, shellfish, and vegetables, paella was originally a peasant’s meal cooked over an open fire in the fields and eaten directly from the pan using wooden spoons.

Authentic Spanish Sangria

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There is no doubt about the power of the Sangria – fancy, refreshing, festive, delicious and excellent paired with paella and tapas. Indulge yourself sipping Sangria in the park and dancing!

Festival features:

  • More than 60 local and international chefs cooking 130 Paellas that will feed over 3,000 people, including the largest paella ever cooked in California, that will feed 3,000 attendees by itself!
  • Dozens of acclaimed local and international wineries, breweries and tequilas with Wine, Sangria, Beer, Spirits and Spanish Tapas for sale.
  • More than 50 acclaimed paella participants, and their teams, which will gather from across the globe .

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List of titles in competition:

“Best Paella Valenciana in San Diego”

“Next Best Paella Valenciana in San Diego”

“Best Free Paella in SD”

“Next Best Free Paella in SD”

Last but not least! Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!  Dance to Spanish music with the festival performers who will create a one-of-a-kind festive atmosphere.

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We look forward to welcoming you to a Taste of Spain!

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