For media

Press + media

Credentials, the media kit, and where the Festival has been covered.

Thank you for your interest in covering the San Diego Food + Wine Festival! Below you will find our application for press credentials, recent media coverage and press releases, and access to brand assets including photography, logos, and b-roll.

Apply for press credentials

Interested in covering the San Diego Food + Wine Festival?

Press passes

Thank you for your interest in covering the San Diego Food + Wine Festival! If you have questions, please contact Casey Clements at casey@fastforwardevents.com.

Media registration rules + regulations

Media wishing to attend the San Diego Food + Wine Festival must fill out the press credentials application found at the bottom of this page. Applications will be reviewed and acceptance emails will be sent out. Press admittance is limited to one press representative per media outlet. Guests of attending media will not be issued guest passes, however discounted tickets are available for guests once your press credentials have been approved. Submission of your press credentials application does not guarantee admission.

Freelance media

If you are a freelance writer or photographer, please fill out the media application below listing what publication you will be writing for, potential story angles, and an expected publish date of the article. Please also share your recent writing portfolio to be considered for press credentials. You will be notified with an acceptance email if your press credentials are approved.

New media

Press admittance is available only to journalists working in conjunction with a commercial news or industry-related website. Websites must be established and updated on a regular basis with up-to-date and original news and content. Personal website writers with an established website may be considered on an individual basis. Websites that are less than a year old, website designers, editors, and creators are not eligible for complimentary press registration.

Bloggers

Bloggers will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but should at least fulfill the following requirements: must be a professional blogger, must must be able to show verifiable proof of these statistics. Blogs must cover industry-related news and be updated at least 3 times a week with original content.

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Influencers

Do you have an engaged audience on social media? If you are interested in creating content in partnership the San Diego Bay & Food Festival? Please apply to join our ambassador program.