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Culinary Demonstration

Date: June 10 - July 05, 2026
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From professional chefs demonstrating everything from heirloom tamales and fresh pasta to competition-style cook-offs and kid-friendly cooking, to expert preservation workshops with UC Master Food Preservers — there’s something delicious and educational for everyone. Watch students compete, learn farm-to-table techniques, explore regenerative agriculture, and enjoy tastings from top San Diego breweries and wineries.
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Culinary Demonstration
June 10, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Heirloom Corn Oaxaca Tamales with Chef Adrian Villarreal - Join Chef Adrian Villarreal from Tahona Bar for an unforgettable culinary journey into traditional Mexican cuisine.
Culinary Demonstration
June 10, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Water Bath Canning Basics - UC Master Food Preservers share essential techniques for safe water bath canning along with tips for sourdough starters and herb dehydration. Ideal for anyone wanting to build a sustainable homemade pantry.
Culinary Demonstration
June 10, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Farm Fresh Cooking Demo with Farm Fresh To You - Get inspired by seasonal farm box ingredients in this practical cooking demonstration.
Culinary Demonstration
June 11, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Student Salsa Showdown with Abraxas High School
Culinary Demonstration
June 11, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Tomatillo Avocado Salsa - High school students and teacher Courtney Merritt showcase their famous garden-to-table tomatillo-avocado salsa. A great way to support local agricultural education.
Culinary Demonstration
June 11, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 11, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Whole Fish Breakdown - San Diego native and sustainability champion Chef Moira Hatfield (Ironside Fish & Oyster) demonstrates whole fish breakdown, fresh pasta making, or desserts with zero-waste techniques.
Culinary Demonstration
June 11, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Cake Decorating Basics with Alexis’ Cakery - Learn basic wedding and cupcake decorating techniques perfect for home bakers with Alexis’ Cakery.
Culinary Demonstration
June 12, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Japanese Nikujaga with Tony Garcia - Tony Garcia demonstrates Nikujaga, a comforting Japanese meat and potato dish.
Culinary Demonstration
June 12, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 12, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 13, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 13, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 13, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 14, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Skirt Steak with Chef Lauren Lawless - Chef Lauren Lawless from season 19 of Hell's Kitchen, cooks her signature coffee rub skirt steak.
Culinary Demonstration
June 14, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 14, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 17, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 17, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 18, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 18, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 18, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 19, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 19, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 19, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 20, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 20, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 20, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 21, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 21, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 21, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 24, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 24, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 25, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 25, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 25, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 26, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 26, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 26, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 27, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 27, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 27, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 28, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 28, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
June 28, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 01, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 01, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 01, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 02, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 02, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 02, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 03, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 03, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 03, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 04, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 04, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 04, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 05, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 05, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Culinary Demonstration
July 05, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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