Embark on an epicurean adventure that includes celebrity chef events, cooking demos and a smorgasbord of delish dishes.

Whether you’re a seasoned home gourmet or simply eager to glean pro tips and tricks, the annual Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival serves up heaping helpings of culinary fun for all. Here’s a look at highlights from this year’s festivities:

NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Culinary Demonstrations – Local, visiting and Disney chefs prepared a few of their secret recipes on stage.

– Local, visiting and Disney chefs prepared a few of their secret recipes on stage. Festival Marketplaces – Over a dozen outdoor kiosks offered an assortment of mouthwatering bites, wine and beer.

– Over a dozen outdoor kiosks offered an assortment of mouthwatering bites, wine and beer. Family Time – Throughout the duration of the Festival, Chef Daniella Malfitano shared trade secrets and her passion for food in these 30-minute sessions.

– Throughout the duration of the Festival, Chef Daniella Malfitano shared trade secrets and her passion for food in these 30-minute sessions. Jr. Chef – During this hands-on class, “Chef” Goofy taught kids ages 3 to 11 a delectable lesson on the art of cooking—with a super silly twist!

– During this hands-on class, “Chef” Goofy taught kids ages 3 to 11 a delectable lesson on the art of cooking—with a super silly twist! Cocktails at Sonoma Terrace – Guests enjoyed an expanded menu of craft brews, signature cocktails, savory snacks and more.

– Guests enjoyed an expanded menu of craft brews, signature cocktails, savory snacks and more. Live Music – Toe-tappin’ musical performances presented the perfect side dish to complement the bon viveur vibe.

RESERVATION-BASED

Carthay Circle Winemaker Receptions – Over the course of 2 exciting nights, hand-selected California wines were masterfully paired with an array of small plates.

– Over the course of 2 exciting nights, hand-selected California wines were masterfully paired with an array of small plates. Wine, Beer and Mixology Education & Tasting Seminars – Sommeliers, brew masters and mixologists divulged their industry expertise during these fascinating 45-minute sessions.

– Sommeliers, brew masters and mixologists divulged their industry expertise during these fascinating 45-minute sessions. Steakhouse 55 Winemaker Dinner – At an evening series featuring multi-course menus and wine pairings, a visiting vintner discussed wines—from grapes to pairings.

– At an evening series featuring multi-course menus and wine pairings, a visiting vintner discussed wines—from grapes to pairings. Disney Culinary Adventure Tour – Chefs shared their secrets to preparing festival menus and Guests participated in culinary fun and savory tastings.

ADDITIONAL DELIGHTS

Festival Merchandise – Select shops and kiosks carried apparel, gifts, souvenirs, signed art and Festival Gift Cards.

All events and experiences represent offerings available in 2020 and are not guaranteed to return. Be sure to check back for details about the next Festival.