TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL PUERTO RICO WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL | News
Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival, presented by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. The four-day culinary and cultural celebration returns April 23-26, 2026 at San Juan’s La Concha Resort and celebrated destinations across the island, featuring critically acclaimed and award-winning chefs, restaurateurs, wineries, sommeliers and mixologists.
“We are delighted to return for a second year after an incredibly warm and welcoming reception at our opening event,” said festival founder Robert Weakley. “This year we are proud to introduce a line-up of local, regional and international talent representing the very best in the culinary and hospitality sectors.”
Head chef and festival host Mario Pagán added, “This festival is a celebration of culture, community, collaboration and an ongoing commitment to elevating Puerto Rico as a world-class culinary destination. We can’t wait to come together again and make this year’s event even more incredible.”
The Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival will see the return of popular events like the multi-course OpenTable Power Lunch Series, hosted by celebrity chefs like Ming Tsai and Festival Host Chef Mario Pagán, as well as all-new walking experiences and tastings across the island. Event highlights include the Birdies & Bites golf tournament and opening night reception; the Masters of Sabor as part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit Series and Rum y Rumba walkaround experience with more than 15 acclaimed chefs sharing their dishes, more than 75 wineries pouring, and the island’s top mixologists and sommeliers, and intimate and exclusive multi-course dinners throughout Puerto Rico.
Participating local and national chefs and restaurateurs include: Mario Pagán (Chef, Restaurateur, Mario Pagán and Chayote); Juan Manuel Barrientos (chef, entrepreneur, Elcielo Hospitality Group); Geoffrey Zakarian (chef, restaurateur, Zarkarian hospitality); Monti Carlo (chef and TV personality); Ayesha Nurdjaja (Shuka, Shukette); Scott Conant (Mora, The Americano); Ming Tsai (Blue Dragon, BaBa); Paul Bartolotta (chef, restaurateur, The Bartolotta Restaurants); Jason Neroni (DANTE); Todd English (Todd English characters): Natalia Rivera (La Concha Resort); Nasha Fondeur (the Condado collection); Roberto Treviño (DRGN and Budatai); Wilo Benet (Wilo Eetcafe & Bar); Jason O. González Davila (Areyto Modern Cuisine); Giovanna Huyke; Jose Alvarez (Andaluz); Sebastian Rosado (Levant); Trent Eichler (bottles); Enrique Piñeiro (Mesa 364); Jóse Mendín (Mar Y Rosa, Casa Isola Miami); René Marichal, Raúl Correa & Xavier Pacheco (Bacoa Finca + Fogón); Joerick Rivera (BAKKU Japanese Eatery & Crudo Bar); Abel Mendoza (Estela); César Vega & Daysi Rincón (Godai by Sakana) and much more.
Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival is committed to supporting the island’s culinary community and local economy. The festival highlights locally sourced ingredients – from coffee and fresh produce to artisanal products – boosting farmers, makers and small businesses across Puerto Rico. In addition, the festival supports Puerto Rico Eats for Good, a year-round initiative dedicated to culinary and wine education through scholarships and career development opportunities.
Ticket prices for all-inclusive Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival experiences start at $175 and vary by event. Guests are invited to create their own festival experiences through packages available online, and individual event tickets are also available.
More events and featured chefs will be announced in the coming weeks.
More information about the Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival can be found on the festival’s website.
