Food festivals in Carmel-by-the-Sea worth planning a trip around, by month.

Festivals through the year

Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week ★ 4.3

JuneNine days from the first Friday of JuneTicket needed

Carmel-by-the-Sea Culinary Week takes over the village each early June with curated menus and offers at more than 30 restaurants plus ticketed parties.

Focus: Village-wide restaurant menus and wine events

Tip: The sixth edition ran 5-13 June 2026 with offers at more than 30 restaurants; the pattern holds at nine days from the first Friday of June.

Venues across Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921

Taste of Carmel ★ 4.2

OctoberOne evening in early October, from 18:00Ticket needed

Taste of Carmel gathers over 60 local restaurants, wineries and craft beverage makers in the Carmel Mission courtyard for one early-October evening.

Focus: 60+ local restaurants, wineries and craft beverage makers

Tip: The Chamber has run it for 38 years; the 2026 edition falls on 1 October, general admission $200, and online sales close on 29 September.

Carmel Mission Courtyard, 3080 Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923

Meet the Makers Art and Wine Walk ★ 4.0

OctoberOne Saturday evening in October, 16:00 to 19:00Ticket needed

Meet the Makers walks the artist-owned galleries of Carmel-by-the-Sea for one October evening, pouring Monterey County wine and craft beer alongside light bites from local food makers.

Focus: Monterey County wines, craft beer and light bites in village galleries

Tip: Blue lanterns mark the participating galleries; the walk starts in Devendorf Park at 16:00, the tasting ticket is $50 and gallery touring itself is free.

Devendorf Park, Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921
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