The Art of Food and Wine 2026
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Join us for this unique opportunity to sample some of the finest cuisine and wine that Northern California has to offer in the elegant setting of Montalvo’s historic Villa and beautiful grounds.
About the Event
Sample gourmet bites from dozens of top-rated restaurants, including Michelin-starred spots and past favorites such as Selby’s, Le Papillon, ASA, Hurrica, Augustine, Kokkari, Chez Philippe, Macarena, Greens, and Plumed Horse, and enjoy tastings from outstanding wineries such as Andrew Geoffrey, Testarossa, Rombauer, AXR, Kanzler, and Merry Edwards. Mingle with fellow food lovers, bid on live and silent auction items, and savor a Sunday evening at Montalvo’s historic Villa and stunning grounds.
Stay tuned for some of the amazing vendors joining us this year!
Sponsorship
Interested in becoming a sponsor of The Art of Food & Wine? For more information, please email Lisa Cavigliano or Karen McQuade or take a look at sponsorship package below.
Tickets
VIP: $445
(includes $20 service fee)
VIP guests receive valet service, a full hour of early access to first tastings from all restaurants & wineries, exclusive tastings of private cellar wines hosted by sommelier Jeffrey Perisho from The Plumed Horse, and VIP seating during the live auction—in addition to access to tastings from all of the restaurants and wineries, silent auction, and dessert! The VIP Art of Food and Wine experience begins at 3:30 pm.
Classic: $290
(includes $15 service fee)
Guests with Classic tickets will have a chance to taste from dozens of restaurants and wineries, bid on live and silent auction items, and enjoy desserts at dusk after the live auction ends. The Art of Food and Wine experience begins at 4:30 pm.
Photo Gallery
The Art of Food and Wine is Montalvo Arts Center’s annual celebration on Sunday, September 13, 2026, and it’s easy to see why it brings people so much joy. In the glow of the historic Villa and across Montalvo’s beautiful grounds, guests share standout bites from top Bay Area restaurants and tastings from exceptional regional wineries. It’s not just about what’s on the plate or in the glass. It’s the pleasure of discovering something new, the warmth of being outdoors together, and the feeling that an unforgettable event can also help sustain the arts. A Montalvo tradition for more than 20 years, The Art of Food & Wine gathers chefs, vintners, and community for live and silent auctions that celebrate creativity, connection, and giving.
We are deeply grateful for the incredible support of our participating restaurants, sponsors, donors, and guests, whose generosity and shared love of food, wine, and community make this event possible. Together, you help Montalvo Arts Center continue to enrich the lives of all people through the arts, right here in the heart of our community.