Pechanga Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence

By the 1969 Caddy team · Updated November 8, 2026

Wine and chocolate are one of the great pairings, and each spring Pechanga Resort Casino celebrates them together. The Pechanga Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence is an indulgent early-season event that brings a festive mood to Temecula’s calendar between winter and the busy spring season.

What to expect

As the name promises, the festival combines wine tasting with chocolate — a pairing that rewards curiosity. Rich reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Zinfandel complement dark chocolate, while dessert and sparkling wines pair beautifully with milk chocolate and confections. Pechanga maintains the event on its official entertainment site, where details on tickets and participating vendors are posted for each edition.

When it happens

Visit Temecula Valley’s annual-events listing places the festival in March and gives March 7 as the 2026 date. No 2027 date had been officially posted when this guide was written, so check Pechanga’s website before planning travel. March is a lovely time to visit Temecula: the hills are green, temperatures are mild and wine country is waking up for spring.

Pair it with wine country

A festival at Pechanga makes a natural anchor for a weekend. Spend the day before or after on the wine trails — many Temecula wineries pour the same styles you will enjoy with chocolate, and comparing notes is half the fun. A chauffeured 1969 Cadillac can link the two, so nobody needs to drive after tasting.

Tips for visiting

• Check the official page for the 2027 date and tickets.
• Pace yourself; wine and chocolate are rich.
• Try classic pairings: dark chocolate with a bold red, milk chocolate with sparkling.
• Book a room at the resort if you want to make a night of it.

Who will love it

Couples, chocolate lovers, wine enthusiasts and friends looking for an indulgent spring outing will enjoy this festival. It is a natural fit for anniversaries and early-spring getaways, and pairs well with a spa visit at Pechanga or a show at the resort.

For celebrations, arriving at Pechanga in a red 1969 Cadillac convertible adds a touch of old-school glamour. Your chauffeur handles drop-off and pickup at the resort entrance, so the evening flows from festival to dinner to a ride home without a single parking ticket or designated driver.

If you are visiting Temecula over a March weekend, combine the festival with a morning hike on the Santa Rosa Plateau, when wildflowers often begin to appear, and an afternoon tasting in wine country. It is a well-rounded spring itinerary that shows off the valley’s variety.

Planning your visit

Temecula’s festivals and events draw big crowds, so plan early: buy tickets as soon as they go on sale, reserve dinner nearby and book hotels well in advance for major weekends. Check the organizer’s official website for the latest schedule, parking, shuttle and road-closure information, and arrive early to beat traffic. Dress in layers, since Temecula’s days can be warm and evenings cool, and bring water and sun protection for outdoor events. If you plan to taste wine, arrange a ride or designated driver — and because classic-car rentals book up quickly on event weekends, reserve the 1969 Cadillac on DriveShare as soon as your plans are set.

Best time to go

Events draw crowds and fill nearby hotels and restaurants, so book accommodation, dinners and transportation well in advance, and arrive early.

Make a day of it

A sample Temecula day built around Pechanga Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence:

1. Afternoon — chauffeured pickup and two wine-country tastings.
2. Early evening — a sunset drive across the valley.
3. Evening — Pechanga Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence.
4. Late — your chauffeur takes you home; nobody has to drive.

Pechanga Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence at a glance

Details from official and Visit Temecula Valley sources, November 2026. Hours, menus, prices and dates change — confirm on the official website before you go.

Getting to Pechanga Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence in a 1969 Cadillac

Pechanga sits on the south side of the valley along Pechanga Parkway, a short drive from Old Town and wine country. A chauffeured arrival in a 1969 Cadillac turns a night at the resort into an occasion, and means nobody has to navigate the parking structures or drive home after a show.

Chauffeured hire is $325 per hour with a three-hour minimum, booked and protected through DriveShare. Tell us where you want to go and we will build the route — Pechanga Wine Festival & Chocolate Decadence plus a winery or two, a sunset stop and a ride home.

Book the '69 Cadillac on DriveShare

More things to do nearby

• Pechanga Resort Casino — attractions & shows
• Pechanga Pow Wow — events & festivals
• 1909 — restaurants
• Baily's Old Town Temecula — restaurants

All things to do in Temecula → · Month-by-month events calendar → · Temecula wineries →

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