Baja Wine & Culinary Events 2025
A Year of Unforgettable Experiences
Baja California is celebrated for its world-class wines, vibrant gastronomy, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re re a wine enthusiast, a dedicated foodie, or an adventure seeker, 2025 promises an exciting lineup of events and harvest festivals that showcase the very best of Baja’s flavors around Tijuana, Valle de Guadalupe & Ensenada.
From exclusive seaside dining experiences to grand vineyard festivals celebrating wine, seafood, and Mexican culture, these gatherings offer a unique opportunity to indulge in the region finest offerings. Having personally attended many of these events, I can say there’s no better way to experience multiple wineries and top restaurants all in one place.
In the list below, you’ll find a link to a video of each event, giving you a glimpse of last year’s unforgettable moments, along with a direct link to purchase your tickets. Please note that not all ticket sales are open yet, so be sure to follow us on social media for updates and reminders.
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Here’s your guide to the must-attend Baja wine and food events in 2025:
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V Marine Tables – An Exclusive Seaside Experience
📅 April 12, 2025
This intimate dining experience features 15 tables, each hosted by a winemaker, a shellfish producer, and two chefs (host and guest). Guests will enjoy a 4-course seafood and wine pairing, featuring abalone, mussels, clams, snails, and oysters. The evening begins with a welcome reception featuring sparkling wines, white wines, and fresh oysters, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. Click for tickets
XXV Shells & New Wine Festival – A Tribute to Local Ingredients
📅 April 13, 2025 | Hotel Coral & Marina | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
One of Baja’s most anticipated gastronomic events, this festival brings together 84 wineries offering tastings of over 160 newly released wines, including whites, rosés, sparkling, Pét Nats, and young reds. Enjoy fresh seafood from 20+ shellfish producers, watch chefs prepare gourmet rice dishes at the island kitchen, and explore 50+ regional restaurants serving up creative oyster, mussel, and clam-based dishes. Feel the vibes
Sed Latente Wine Festival
📅 April 18 & 19, 2025 | Bloodlust Wine Bar
SED LATENTE! is a space for exchange between independent winemakers from Baja California and California, featuring wine tastings, conferences, and industry meetups, among other activities. The event is designed to strengthen connections within the region’s wine community. Feel the vibes click for tickets
XIX Blooming Vineyards Festival – A Family-Friendly Wine & Food Fair
📅 June 14, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎟️ Free entry for children under 18 | No pets allowed
A vibrant countryside festival where 84 wineries offer tastings of over 160 wine labels, complemented by a rustic market with artisanal products and gastronomic stations led by guest chefs under the guidance of Chef Miguel Bahena. The event also features a live art auction, interactive activities for children, a petting zoo, kite flying, and a celebration of Baja California’s indigenous Kumiai cuisine. Click for tickets
XXXV Wine Exhibition – The Heart of Mexican Wine Culture
📅 August 1, 2025 | Cultural Center of Riviera | 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
🎟️ Adults only | No pets allowed
The flagship event of the Fiestas de la Vendimia, this grand tasting showcases 84 wineries and 160+ wines, carefully organized by grape variety rather than winery. Attendees can sample wines directly from producers and winemakers, enjoy gourmet tastings from 50+ regional restaurants, and experience live music performances across multiple stages. A guest wine region is also featured, fostering collaboration within the international wine community. Feel the vibes click for tickets
XXXV Paella Contest – The Grand Finale of the Vendimia Festivities
📅 August 17, 2025 | Viña de Liceaga Winery | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎟️ Free entry for children under 12 | No pets allowed
The most anticipated event of the summer, marking the final day of 25 days of wine festivities. Hosted under 120-year-old oak trees, this countryside gathering features 84 wineries offering 160+ wine tastings, along with 80+ paella teams competing to create the best dish of the day. Guests can sample the paellas while enjoying live music in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. Feel the vibes click for tickets
4th Borderless Wine Festival – A Cross-Border Wine Celebration
📅 Tijuana, B.C. | Date TBD
🎟️ Adults only | No pets allowed
This festival brings together 40 wineries, offering tastings and sales of 100+ wine labels, complemented by cuisine from Tijuana, Rosarito, Tecate, and Ensenada’s top restaurants. A dedicated guest wine region will also be highlighted. The event serves as a major platform for promoting wine tourism among Southern California visitors, wine enthusiasts, business owners, and media representatives. Feel the vibes click for tickets
3rd Cultural Evening of the Day of the Dead – A Night of Offerings
📅 November 1st 2025 | Santo Tomás Winery | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
🎟️ Adults only | No pets allowed
Step into the Mictlán and experience a Day of the Dead tribute with a wine tasting of 100+ labels from 84 wineries, traditional Mexican gastronomy, mariachi, folkloric ballet, live music, and dancing. Guests are encouraged to attend in Catrín/Catrina attire or face paint to fully immerse themselves in the cultural experience. Feel the vibes click for tickets
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