Food Festivals
Food festivals bring to life the culinary scene in Greater Palm Springs, with full-on gourmet feasts, food truck events, and wine tastings. Whether you're a visitor looking for food festivals in Greater Palm Springs during your stay, or a local wanting to expand your palate, our nine-city oasis has something for all taste buds.
PALM SPRINGS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
November 13–15, 2026 | Palm Springs
Sample wines and bites from around the world in Downtown Park during the Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival. Restaurants will offer a taste of their menus, and celebrity and local chef demos promise to teach visitors new techniques or flavor combos. Be bold and try something new as you may find your new favorites.
INDIO BBQ FESTIVAL
November 14, 2026 | Indio
The Indio BBQ Festival invites the community to experience all things barbecue in Downtown Indio. Bring the family and your appetite to make memories, enjoy live entertainment, discover new flavors, and eat a whole lot of masterfully prepared comfort foods.
HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL & FOOD TRUCK FIESTA
November 20–22, 2026 | Cathedral City
A truly unique event, Cathedral City's Hot Air Balloon Festival and Food Truck Fiesta takes flavor to new heights. This event features tethered balloon rides as well. But if heights truly aren't your thing, there are plenty of marketplace vendors and foods to build your own adventure on the ground. Bring the kids for carnival rides, games, and more family fun in Greater Palm Springs.
INDIO INTERNATIONAL TAMALE FESTIVAL
December 5–6, 2026 | Indio
In 1992, the Indio International Tamale Festival brought together tamale lovers and tamale makers for the first time. Now, the event is a full-on festival, with people traveling from all over Greater Palm Springs to try a variety of tamales. This free-to-attend event is sure to add some spice to your visit.
PASSION 4 PINOT & CHARDONNAY
January 30, 2027 | Rancho Mirage
If you're passionate about pinot noir and chardonnay, there's an event in Greater Palm Springs for you. Passion 4 Pinot & Chardonnay promises pours from more than 100 wineries and over 450 wines to try. Perfect for newcomers and seasoned oenophiles, this festival welcomes all experience levels to sample something new.
PALM DESERT GREEK FESTIVAL
February 20–21, 2027 | Palm Desert
Immerse yourself in Greek culture without traveling to Athens at the Palm Desert Greek Festival. This two-day celebration invites the community to dance to Greek music, sample traditional foods, and learn about the culture. With fresh-from-the-kitchen meals, sweets, pastries, and drinks to try, this is the perfect introduction to Greek culture.
TASTE OF TENNIS
March 1, 2027 | Indian Wells
Kick off the BNP Paribas Open in March with a Taste of Tennis, a gathering of fans, pro athletes, and celebrity chefs that invites visitors to enjoy food from gourmet restaurants and connect with people in the industry. A unique experience for tennis lovers, visitors can attend interactive demos like cocktail making, cooking lessons, and more.
PALM DESERT FOOD & WINE
March 18–21, 2027 | Palm Desert
From celebrity chef demonstrations to date farm tours to special dinners at local restaurants, Palm Desert Food & Wine packs a lot of culinary action into four days. Choose which events to attend, secure your tickets, and let the flavors and experiences guide you.
DINING OUT FOR LIFE
2027 date TBA | Palm Springs
Have dinner with some philanthropy mixed in. Dining Out for Life benefits DAP Health, whose mission is to protect and expand expert, affirming healthcare for all people in Greater Palm Springs. This one-night-only event brings together community members and those who are passionate about the nonprofit's mission.
TASTE OF JALISCO FESTIVAL
2027 date TBA | Cathedral City
Celebrate Cathedral City's sister city, Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, at the Taste of Jalisco Festival. Food vendors, an artisan market, and carnival games make this a fun family outing. Plus, there is ample opportunity to sample tequilas, dance to live music, and admire traditional Mexican dances.
GREATER PALM SPRINGS RESTAURANT WEEK
2027 dates TBA | Greater Palm Springs
Restaurants across Greater Palm Springs participating in Restaurant Week offer special menus and dining offers during this valley-wide celebration of local restaurants. Explore for yourself by finding a new breakfast spot to love, enjoying brunch with a crowd, or bringing someone special to dinner.
