Cheese the Day!

Santa Barbara Culinary Experience Brings
a Weeklong Celebration of World-Class
Food and Wine to Town

By Leslie Dinaberg & Matt Kettmann
May 7, 2026

Toasting Julia Child’s Love for Life

Renowned Sommelier Bobby Stuckey Just One Star Coming to the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience

SBCE Takes Wine and Cheese Pairing to a Whole New (Rooftop) Level

The Hands-On Hard Work of Mazette Wines

Surf Rat Brewer-Turned-Vintner Zach Petersen Breathing Life into Tiny and Timeless Vineyards

Get Your Taste of SBCE: May 11-17

Guests enjoy events at the 2025 Santa Barbara Culinary Experience. | Credit: Courtesy

Many of the nearly 80 events hosted under the S.B. Culinary Experience’s 2026 umbrella are already sold out. See a full list at sbce.events, or choose from one of these four, which showcase the wide range of experiences available.

STREET EATS:

Pair Singaporean street food — prawn toast, curry puffs, black pepper wings, and kaya toast — with craft brews at Lama Sama Uptown. May 13, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; 3435 State St.; $65.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE:

Zipline over the Santa Ynez Valley with Highline Adventures in Buellton, then chow down with Tacos El Bachas. May 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; 700 E. Hwy. 246, Buellton; $150.

COCKTAIL CLASS:

Learn to make seasonal and sustainable cocktails with Rosewood Miramar’s drinks director Eliza Hoar. May 14, 2-4 p.m.; 1759 S. Jameson Ln., Montecito; $220.

BUTTER & BUBS:

The Butter Garden Party features a curated butter tasting, croissants and cinnamon rolls, and more with sparkling wines. May 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; The Dart Garden, 136 E. Yanonali St.; $140.