A plated starter at a Puerto Vallarta restaurant

31st edition

Festival Gourmet International

Mexico's longest-running culinary festival: for eleven days, guest chefs from around the world cook alongside local restaurants' kitchens in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit and Tepic.

Photo: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0

WhenNov 12–22
WherePuerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit & Tepic
Facts checked2026-10-02 · Sources

Nov 12–22

What happens

  • The 31st edition runs November 12–22, 2026, with 60+ guest chefs.
  • It opens Thursday, November 12 at TierraLuna Gardens at Garza Blanca, and closes Sunday, November 22 in Tepic.
  • Participating restaurants host guest-chef menus and special dinners throughout the festival.

Local tips

  • Guest-chef dinners sell out — check the official program as soon as it's posted and reserve directly with the restaurant.
  • Pair a festival dinner with a hands-on cooking class earlier in the day.
  • The festival overlaps the Marlin & Tuna Tournament (Nov 11–14) — expect busier marinas and restaurants that week.

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