The inaugural Oaxaca Food & Wine Festival, February 20-23, 2025 will be an immersion of Oaxacan food, locally produced artisanal and ancestral mezcals, Mexican wines, and in-depth cultural visits to neighboring indigenous villages. A total of 8 events over 4 days will include a variety of activities such as wine-pairing dinners, a market tour, a cacao and chocolate-making workshop, mole and mezcal tastings, an inside peek at artists creating “alebrije”, (a traditional, ancient folk art), and more. Pre and post-festival tours to nearby villages, each specializing in their unique artisanal craft, will provide an upfront and personal experience. Weave your own wool tapestry on a 150-year-old loom, see how Oaxacan cheese is made, or watch how red pottery is still produced as it was hundreds of years ago. The festival utilizes local talent and Oaxacan staff, from restaurants to transportation services to language teachers, to make the event financially and culturally positive for the community. Tickets are on sale now with options to suit every budget. Full VIP packages include lodging we’ve selected and all 8 events or  there’s a VIP package for all 8 events but you book your own hotel. Tickets can also be purchased individually for each event. Visit www.oaxacafoodandwinefestival.com for event descriptions and prices, lodging and travel information, our partner brands, and to purchase tickets. Contact:  1-800-474-4319 or oaxacafoodwinefestival@gmail.com for more information.