Santa Barbara Culinary Experience

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May 12-18, 2025

Santa Barbara Culinary Experience

The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, in partnership with The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, is an annual celebration of all things food & drink in Santa Barbara County. In addition to our signature week-long series of events in May, the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience hosts food & drink centered pop-ups throughout the year.

The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience’s mission is to shine a light on our local culinary, hospitality, tourism, artisan, and small business communities through unique events which foster learning, discovery and fun. Through our partnership with the Foundation, a portion of the proceeds from all Santa Barbara Culinary Experience events is used to make grants to local nonprofit organizations making a difference in Santa Barbara County’s food system.

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The Santa Barbara Culinary Experience is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors. Find out more about 2025 sponsorship opportunities.

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Julia Child’s Guide to Santa Barbara

 

Download an interactive map for a self-guided tour of some of Julia’s favorite places to eat, drink, walk and shop all over Santa Barbara County from Santa Ynez Valley to Carpinteria.

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Santa Barbara Culinary Experience
1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 556
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

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