Foodie Week In Los Cabos! 2 Festivals, 2 Vibes (Plus How To Score Tickets)

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If you’re hungry for something fun this week, you picked the right time to be here.

As we at The Cabo Sun keep saying—fall is festival season in Los Cabos—and the next few days bring two tasty reasons to get out: a smoky, country-style grill bash this Saturday, followed by a plant-powered Vegan Food Fest the next Saturday.

Here’s the lowdown, plus quick tips to score tickets and plan a delicious night out.

Festival #1: Sonora Grill & Country — Fire, Smoke, Live Music (Saturday, Oct. 18)

The first-ever Festival Gastronómico con Causa: Sonora Grill & Country Los Cabos fires up Saturday, October 18 at Los Cabos Golf Resort/Cabo San Lucas Country Club. Expect more than 40 exhibitors—from local restaurants to guest chefs representing Argentina, Italy, Japan, the U.S., and Mexico—along with an evening tasting that starts around 5:30 p.m. and a 9:40 p.m. performance by the band Nunca Jamás (famous for their “rock agropecuario” vibe).

Tickets: Organizers are pointing diners to the official festival page for access details and sales. If you’re booking last-minute, check the Sonora Grill & Country site and event listings for availability and any VIP or tasting-band options.

Good to know: This is positioned as a culinary event with a cause, so expect a community-minded angle alongside the fun. Plan for peak arrival traffic between 5–7 p.m., and consider using a taxi or rideshare from your hotel to skip parking hassles at the Country Club. (If you’re mapping your week around culture, our guide to Cabo’s October fiestas has neighborhood context and lodging tips that pair perfectly with festival nights.)

We’ve already highlighted how Los Cabos is stacking its fall events calendar—use that to stitch together a grill night with other must-dos while you’re in town.

Festival #2: UABCS Vegan Food Fest — Plant-Powered & Student-Led (Saturday, Oct. 25)

A week later, Saturday, October 25, the UABCS Vegan Food Fest (3rd edition) takes over the new UABCS subsede in the Portales neighborhood of Cabo San Lucas—part of the campus’ 25-year anniversary. Expect around 20 food stations, four beverage bars, and a lively student-run atmosphere (up to 100 gastronomy and tourism students are involved), with organizers estimating up to 500 attendees. Time windows in announcements indicate an evening event at the Portales site.

Tickets: Organizers have been sharing purchase and discount details through local outlets and social posts; check the Meganoticias listing and the Vegan Food Fest Instagram for the latest pricing/entry info and any presale perks.

Good to know: This is a great pick if you’re exploring plant-based Baja or traveling with a mixed-diet group—menus are built for discovery, and portions are typically tasting-style so you can sample widely. For families, the campus setting and early-evening timing make it an easy add to a Saturday itinerary before a stroll along the marina or a show.

Practical Tips (So Your Night Goes Smoothly)

• How to score tickets fast: For the grill festival, start with the official page and venue/event listings; for the vegan fest, check the UABCS posts and Instagram first for the current entry links and any student promos. Same-day sales may be limited—don’t bank on walk-up.
• Ride smarter: Weekend evenings get busy around the Country Club and Portales. If you’re staying along the Tourist Corridor, a taxi or rideshare often beats hunting for parking. Our readers love pairing a special dinner with a low-stress ride plan—see our event guides for route/context.
• Street food is back: If you’re building a whole “eat the city” day, note that street food sales have been reinstated after Hurricane Priscilla—great news for taco crawls before or after your festival session.
• Bring a payment backup: Most vendors take cards, but a little cash speeds up drink and dessert queues—especially at campus events or pop-ups.
• Mind the weather & flags: If you’re planning a beach stop before the festivals, always check the flag system and recent conditions; late-season surf and post-rain runoff can change plans quickly. We keep tabs on advisories in our local coverage so you don’t have to.

Bottom Line

Two weekends, two flavors of Cabo: smoky grills and live music on Oct. 18, then a creative vegan showcase on Oct. 25.

Lock in your tickets through the official festival links and socials, build in ride time, and come hungry—you’ll leave with a full belly and a better feel for Los Cabos’ evolving food scene. For more ways to stack unforgettable nights (from Day of the Dead on the water to resort tasting series), keep our local event roundups handy while you plan.

Have a tip from the festival grounds? Tag us—nothing makes us happier than sharing reader finds in our next weekend guide.