The Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta has announced its official talent lineup and event schedule for its 35th anniversary celebration. The six-day culinary festival is scheduled to take place across various locations in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from September 22 through September 27, 2026.
The anniversary programming includes a series of wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, guest chef luncheons, culinary tours, auctions, and tastings. Opening day events on Tuesday, September 22, include a California wine seminar presented in partnership with Wine Spectator, an open-fire cooking experience at the Beck and Bulow Ranch, and a walking culinary stroll through local restaurants.
Wednesday’s schedule features a curated landscape and lunch excursion at Ghost Ranch prepared by chef Graham Dodds and paired with Sonoma wines. On Thursday, the festival hosts its annual Live Auction and Culinary Classic featuring honorary winery of the year HALL Wines, alongside cooking demonstrations from chefs Jason Fullilove, Alex Gates, Nina Curtis, and Jack Strong.
The regional Chile Friday tasting event on September 25 focuses on Southwestern flavors, featuring premium tequila and spirit brands alongside local beer, wine, and cider. The festival’s signature Grand Tasting will follow on Saturday, September 26, at Fort Marcy Park, bringing together 75 local restaurants and 85 global wineries.
The six-day event concludes on Sunday, September 27, with the Champagne and Dirty Boots Brunch at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, featuring Champagne PIAFF and a menu by chef Gregory Joseph. Other concluding Sunday activities include a golf classic and a dedicated rosé tasting event.
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