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Palm Desert Food & Wine™ 2020
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ 2020 Fact Sheet
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ 2019
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ 2019 Fact Sheet
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ 2018
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ 2018 Fact Sheet January 19, 2018
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ February 14, 2018
The 2018 line-up features nationally renowned chefs, vintners, and craft brewers, including appearances by Gail Simmons, Richard Blais, Fabio Viviani, and Valerie Gordon.
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ March 15, 2018
Additional star chefs join Simmons and Viviani at an intimate, Spanish-style Palm Springs estate to kick off the 8th annual culinary festival, including Richard Blais, Aarti Sequeira, Valerie Gordon, Laura Werlin, Zac Young, Stuart O’Keeffe, and more.
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ 2017
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ Facts 2017.
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ April 6, 2017.
A glimpse of the outstanding bites and chef demonstrations from the 7th annual Palm Desert Food & Wine™ presented by Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa on March 24-26, 2017.
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ February 14, 2017.
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ presented by Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa announces lineup of all-star chefs and extraordinary programming for the highly anticipated culinary event on March 24-26, 2017.
Palm Desert Food & Wine™ January 26, 2017.
The highly anticipated culinary event – taking place in the heart of the Coachella Valley – announces its star-studded 2017 chef lineup, including appearances by Gail Simmons, Tory McPhail, and Aarti Sequeira.
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Press Passes
Thank you for your interest in covering Palm Desert Food & Wine™ 2020, taking place March 27-29.
Press registration for the 2020 Palm Desert Food & Wine™ is now open.
Media Registration Rules + Regulations
Media wishing to attend Palm Desert Food & Wine 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 complimentary and limited to one press representative and one photographer per media outlet. Guests of attending media will not be issued guest passes. Submission of your press credentials application does not guarantee admission.
Freelance Media
If you are a freelance writer or photographer interested in attending as press, you must provide a letter from the media outlet you are representing on the company’s letterhead with a signature from your assignment editor. Eligibility is considered on a case-by-case basis and you will be notified if your press credentials are approved.
New Media
Complimentary 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, have an established audience, and receive at least 10,000 unique visits per month. Bloggers 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.
public relations & media contact
Paulina Larson – Palm Springs Life
760-325-2333
paulina@palmspringslife.com
Palm Desert Food & Wine ™ Media Credentials Form
2020 Media Credential Registration Is Now Open
A Media Credential Request Form must be submitted for each representative from your publication, including photographers. You will be notified if you are approved, and a Photo ID will be required when you pick up your credential.
Credentials can be picked up at the Fashion Week El Paseo and Palm Desert Food & Wine Media Booth starting Friday, March 20, 2020. Location: The Gardens on El Paseo, west side, upper level parking deck, 73-545 El Paseo, Palm Desert, California, 92260. No credentials will be mailed.
2020 Media Booth Hours: Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 22: 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday, March 23 through Thursday, March 26: 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 28: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 29: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Credential details will also be supplied with your media confirmation materials.