American Institute of Wine & Food Monterey Bay

08/20/2026

Discover the Wines of Monterey County 🍷

Join the American Institute of Wine & Food – Monterey Bay for an unforgettable evening celebrating the vineyards, flavors, and stories that make Monterey County one of California’s premier wine regions.

🌿 Explore 6 distinct AVAs
🍽️ Enjoy chef-crafted appetizer pairings with every wine
🎙️ Learn from a panel of local wine professionals, winemakers, and industry experts
🎟️ Silent auction, raffle prizes, and an evening filled with great conversation

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 A Taste of Monterey Wine Market & Bistro
700 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

🎟️ Tickets
$115 – AIWF & Taste of Monterey Club Members
$130 – General Admission

Reserve your seat today at www.aiwfmb.org

Whether you’re just beginning your wine journey or you’re a seasoned enthusiast, this is a rare opportunity to experience the diversity of Monterey County—one glass at a time.

Tag the friend you’d bring along! 🍷✨

07/01/2026

AIWF Monterey Bay celebrates the connection between food, wine, education, and community. Through curated dinners, tastings, local partnerships, and educational events, we bring people together to explore the rich culinary and wine culture of the Monterey Bay region. Our goal is to make food and wine approachable, inspiring, and meaningful while supporting future hospitality professionals through scholarships.

06/24/2026

06/16/2026

🥂 Surf, Turf & Bubbles is back! 🥂

Join AIWF Monterey Bay for an unforgettable evening of fresh oysters, crab cakes, scallops, Chicago Italian beef, decadent desserts, and perfectly paired bubbles at Lady Somm.

📅 Thursday, July 16
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Lady Somm, The Barnyard – Carmel

Whether you’re a longtime member or joining us for the first time, come celebrate great food, great wine, and great company.

🎟️ Members: $100 | Non-Members: $125

Seats are limited and glasses are filling fast! Reserve your spot today at www.AIWFMB.org

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05/13/2026

🥧 Happy National Apple Pie Day from the American Institute of Wine & Food! 🍎

Few things bring people together quite like a warm slice of apple pie shared over good conversation, food, and wine. Whether you love it classic, topped with cheddar cheese, vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, or something totally unique — we want to hear about it!

👇 Drop your favorite apple pie recipe, family tradition, or must-have topping in the comments below!