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The Gourmet Experience: Food, Luxury, Lifestyle

When: October 8 - 9, 2011
Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds, O'Brien Hall (map)
Phone: (858) 578-9463; More info: Event website

Hours:
10:00AM-5:00PM
Price:
Single Day Pass: $25 in advance; $30 at the door
Two Day Pass: $40 in advance; $45 at the door
Children 12 and younger: Free
Parking: $9.00

Gourmet Experience Highlights

The Gourmet Experience takes center stage among scenic San Diego’s north county featuring hundreds of food, luxury and lifestyle products and services catering to your refined and sophisticated tastes. This is not your everyday expo!

Held in San Diego on October 9-10, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., the event features over 250 exhibitors showcasing and selling gourmet cuisine, products and services crafted for the everyday gourmand.

  • Taste from among the newest gourmet foods available today
  • Review the latest in home and outdoor entertaining products
  • Test out and purchase kitchen equipment and gadgets
  • Plan their next dinner party
  • Learn new trends in casual and fine china, flatware and crystal
  • Get up close culinary instruction from some of San Diego’s most celebrated chefs
  • Research new destinations, resorts and hotels catering to gourmet aficionados
  • Sip on a selection of luxury wines, spirits and craft beer
  • Explore appliance purchases and kitchen remodel options

Gourmet in Action Stage

The Gourmet Experience features daily cooking demonstrations led by San Diego’s top celebrity chefs. See your favorite chefs light up the stage as they whip up gourmet delicacies using products found at The Gourmet Experience. Click here to view the Gourmet In Action Stage demonstration times.

But your cat doesn't have to a Persian from the Shah's court, or the Pharaoh's Egyptian Mau to enter this show! In the Household Pet Class, any non-pedigreed cat that has been spayed or neutered is eligible.

 
Fresh bread
Fresh bread will be available to taste at the Gourmet Experience in Del Mar.