Santa Barbara Culinary Experience

The inaugural Santa Barbara Culinary Experience (SBCE) is a world-class three-day event celebrated throughout greater Santa Barbara from March 13-15, 2020. In partnership with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, the event brings together local and national talent to celebrate Santa Barbara – Julia Child’s final home – with its dynamic food and wine scene. Participating restaurants, bars and hotels across the city and harbor will offer new twists on classic Julia Child dishes, signature Julia and Paul Child cocktails, educational programming, memorable stays, tours, talks and other creative programming.

Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 15

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Celebrating The American Riviera: 

The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience

  

The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience (SBCE), in partnership with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, is inspired by the mixture of fun and learning about food and drink for which Julia Child, a longtime resident and fan of Santa Barbara, advocated so passionately. SBCE welcomes visitors and the local community to celebrate the bounty of what is grown in and around this beautiful region. Join us to celebrate, learn and invoke Julia’s spirit, while shining a light on Santa Barbara’s culinary, hospitality, tourism and artisan communities.

There are various ways for Julia Child fans to take part in events throughout the weekend. Visit our website for a description of our growing list of events.

*All events subject to change.

Background Photo Credit: Blake Bronstad, Courtesy of Visit Santa Barbara.

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Santa Barbara Culinary Experience

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The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience is three-day event, draw visitors from all over the world to experience Santa Barbara’s dynamic food and wine scene, with highlights inspired by Julia Child’s longtime admiration and appreciation for the city. Guests will be able to attend cooking classes, visit ranches and wineries, hear industry professionals speak on culinary panels, watch film screenings, and taste Julia Child-inspired dishes and Paul Child-inspired signature cocktails at local restaurants.

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