AIWF offers many opportunities to share knowledge and appreciation of food and wine. Network with like-minded people who love great wine and food!
We do a lot more than just have fun – our events also have an educational component so you can taste, learn, and socialize all at the same time. Our members get to meet and learn from renowned chefs, winemakers, authors, culinary historians, and food producers, while industry professionals have the opportunity to know and understand their core consumers.
In addition to National events, each chapter creates their own unique program for events year-round. Many include sparkling wines vs. Champagne comparisons, chocolate tastings, explorations of mushrooms, cheeses of the world, and artisan foods. Join us for “Restaurant Rendezvous” dinners, black-tie galas, holiday parties and annual AIWF Members’ Socials – something for everyone to enjoy and appreciate!
Chapter Events
April 2025
An AIWF Social at LadySomm
April 28th, 2025CLICK HERE or Image Below to Open Printable Invitation - Scroll down to view Invitation
Dear AIWF Membership,
Our new board is finally up and running and excited to announce a special membership event on April 28 hosted by our close friends, LadySomm! Please be checking your email for fun and educational wine and culinary events coming up this Summer. Let us know if you’re not receiving the emails aiwfmontereybay@gmail.com
AIWF Monterey Bay has been around for over 40 years and we serve an important role in the Non-profit word, educating our local community about wine and food! That is why you have joined AIWF, plus we’re pretty fun also!
Here are our Mission and Vision statements:
Mission Statement
The Monterey Bay Chapter of The AIWF is dedicated to our Founders' Mission to study, appreciate and promote gastronomy through education.
Vision Statement
The American Institute of Wine & Food Monterey Bay is a local non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, appreciation and quality of wine and food through fun educational experiences in support of our signature Days of Taste® and Scholarship programs.
Please sign up for our events and/or donate to our organization whenever you can. We have an exciting calendar of events for 2025 to share with you! Visit www.aiwfmb.org for more information on AIWF and to view our Event Calendar.
Thanks.
Evan Oakes and The AIWF Monterey Bay Board
