The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe will host a variety of activities for the upcoming Del Mar Food and Wine Festival. Spanning a week, this second installation of the festival concludes with a Grand Tasting event at Surf Sports Park in Del Mar on Oct. 5-6, showcasing culinary creations from renowned chefs and local eateries, accompanied by a selection of over 200 wines, beers, and spirits.

Leading up to the grand finale, from Oct. 3-5, The Inn will feature a series of wine seminars. These sessions will offer blind tastings conducted by master sommeliers, engaging panel discussions, and exclusive tastings with notable figures from the wine industry. Interested attendees have the option to purchase some seminars individually for $200, and comprehensive event packages are available as well.

An evening named Trattoria di Prato will take place on Thursday, Oct. 3, setting a picturesque scene outdoors on The Inn’s lawn from 6-9:30 p.m. This event starts with a reception offering passed appetizers in the bar area, followed by a four-course Italian meal prepared by celebrated chefs Rocco DiSpirito, Jackson Kalb, and Jason McLeod. The price for attending is $300.

Highlighting some of Napa’s finest vineyards, the Napa Luxe event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4, from 6-9 p.m. During this session, guests will enjoy a walkaround wine tasting on the lush lawn, featuring pairing stations designed by The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe’s culinary team alongside creations from Extraordinary Desserts. Tickets to this luxurious tasting are priced at $225.

General admission tickets to the Del Mar Wine and Food Festival are priced at $165. A portion of the proceeds from the festival will go to support Feeding San Diego. For tickets and additional information about the event, visit delmar.wine.