DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/BARI LIEBERMAN
KAABOO Del Mar:
SET TIMES ANNOUNCED FOR INAUGURAL EVENT
SEPTEMBER 18-20
AT DEL MAR RACETRACK & FAIRGROUNDS
FEATURING HEADLINING PERFORMANCES FROM
NO DOUBT, THE KILLERS AND ZAC BROWN BAND
DETAILS REVEALED FOR PALATE, CRAFTY AND ArtworK:
FOOD, WINE, BEER AND SPIRITS OFFERINGS
TAKE CENTER STAGE
AT PALATE AND CRAFTY
KAABOO ArtworK TO SHOWCASE
ARRAY OF VISUAL STIMULATION FROM
WORLD-RENOWNED CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AND GALLERIES
KAABOO: Del Mar festival organizers have revealed set times for the inaugural event set for Friday, September 18-Sunday, September 20 at the Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds, just steps away from the Pacific Ocean. In addition to the three days of performances on seven stages–headlined by No Doubt, The Killers and Zac Brown Band–details are now confirmed for the full-scale food and drink experience of Palate and Crafty, plus the creative expression that will be seen in ArtworK.
Palate will offer concert-goers a comprehensive food, wine and spirits experience including the Chef’s Roll Competition, a variety of tastes and offerings well beyond standard festival fare and exclusive performances from KAABOO talent within Palate, highlighted by a special grand opening set from the Allen Stone Band. Many of the Palate offerings will also pay homage to Southern California’s vast cultural melting pot. Beyond these choices, Crafty, KAABOO’s onsite beer garden will serve up the region’s best craft and specialty beers in a relaxed setting with seating to enjoy your suds.
“At most live music events, it’s all about the music and there is modest attention paid to everything else,” KAABOO founder and CEO Bryan Gordon says. “We put a great deal of attention into everything else that surrounds the music so that there is a very strong ensemble cast. People are going to have a choice of more than 50 different restaurants, over 50 types of beer, more than 30 wineries selling 75 different wines and more than 30 craft spirits. You’re going to have a lot of choices, whatever you’re in the mood for.”
Palate highlights include:
Restaurants: Agave Del Mar, Mexican and Spanish Cuisine, Del Mar, CA; Bracero Cocina De Raiz, Mexican Cuisine, San Diego, CA; Común Kitchen and Tavern, Mexican, San Diego, CA; Cucina Enoteca, Italian Cuisine, Del Mar, CA; Herringbone, American Cuisine, La Jolla, CA; Ironside Seafood, San Diego, CA; Kollar Chocolates, Artisan Chocolate, Yountville, CA; L’Auberge Del Mar, California Coastal Cuisine, Del Mar, CA; Cafe La Rue European Cuisine, Located inside La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla, CA; NAPIZZA. Italian, San Diego, CA; Pamplemousse Grille, French Continental, Solana Beach, CA; Poseidon on the Beach, California Coastal/Seafood, Del Mar, CA; Puesto, Mexican/Speciality Tacos, San Diego, CA; S&M: Sausage & Meat, Eclectic Meatery, San Diego, CA; Saiko Sushi, Sushi, San Diego, CA; Searsucker, American Cuisine, Del Mar, CA; Sovereign Kitchen, Modern Vietnamese, San Diego, CA; Venissimo Cheese, Fromage, Del Mar, CA.
Spirits: 619 Vodka, Vodka, San Diego, CA; Ballast Point Spirits, Spirits, San Diego, CA; CASAMIGOS, Tequila, Mexico; Coedo Brewery, Japanese Craft Beer, Japan; Fernet Branca, Bitters Liqueur, Italy; Hacienda Jaral de Berrio, Mezcal, Mexico; Hangar One, Vodka, Alameda, CA; Henebery Spirits, Inc, Whiskey, San Diego, CA; Joto Sake, Sake, Japan; Kill Devil Spirit Company, Spirits, San Diego, CA; Loft & Bear Artisanal Vodka, Vodka, Los Angeles, CA;Mezcal El Silencio, Mezcal, San Baltazar Guelavila, Oaxaca, Mexico;Old Harbor Distilling Co, Spirits, San Diego, CA;Roger Clyne’s Mexican Moonshine, Tequila, Mexico; Tokiwa Whiskey Imports, Whiskey, Japan; Twisted Manzanita, Spirits, Santee, CA; Bulleit, Bourbon, Louisville, KY; George Dickel, Whiskey, Tullahoma, TN; Hudson, Whiskey, Gardiner, NY.
Wines: Barrel 1 San Diego, CA; Bon Affair San Diego, CA; Chateau Montelena Napa, CA; Coomber Family Ranch Santa Barbara, CA; Domaine Artefact Escondido, CA; JWThomas Wines Napa, CA; La Sirena Napa, CA; Hacienda La Lomita Baja California, Mexico; Martellotto Wines San Diego, CA; Mi Sueno Winery Napa, CA; Monte Xanic Winery Baja California, Mexico; ONEHOPE Wine Rutherford, CA; Orfila Vineyards & Winery Escondido, CA; Renteria Wines Napa, CA; Chateau Ste. Michelle Seattle, WA; Swanson Vineyards Napa, CA.
Crafty beer selections include:Saint Archer, San Diego, CA; Society, San Diego, CA; Coronado, Coronado, CA; Alpine, Alpine,CA; Acoustic Ale, San Diego, CA; Ale Smith San Diego, CA; Port Brewing, San Marcos, CA; Belching Vista, CA; Pizza Port, Solana Beach, CA; Rough Draft, San Diego, CA; Lost abbey, San Marcos, CA; Lightning, Poway, CA; Legacy Brewing, Oceanside, CA; Aztec, Vista, CA; Helms Brewing, San Diego, CA; Ground Swell, San Diego, CA; Latitude 33, Vista, CA; Green Flash, San Diego, CA; Rip Current, San Marcos, CA; Benchmark, San Diego, CA; Fall, San Diego, CA; Mike Hess, San Diego, CA; Stone, Escondido, CA; Karl Strauss, San Diego, CA; Culture, Solana Beach, CA; Council, San Diego, CA; Half Door, San Diego, CA; Mother Earth, Vista, CA; Modern Times, San Diego, CA; Mission, San Diego, CA; Iron Fist, Vista, CA.
In addition, KAABOO ArtworK will showcase an array of visual stimulation from world-renowned contemporary artists and galleries, adding a unique facet to the KAABOO ‘mixperience.’ The inaugural Artwork roster features live mural painting, intricate sculpture installations, and unique exhibitions by globally acclaimed artists and galleries: Aaron Glasson, Amandalynn, Apex, Brendan Monroe, Celeste Byers, David Young V, Dirty Bandits, Distinction Gallery, Erik Otto, HOT TEA, Hueman, Ian Ross, Jade Rivera, Jet Martinez, Kamea Hadar, Kelly Ording, Lucien Shapiro, Luna Rienne Gallery, Marcas Gallery, Minka Sicklinger, 111 Minna, Pangeaseed, Rocha Art, Tatiana Suarez, Victor Roman and many more. The ArtworK gallery will also host a variety of pop up exhibitions, an art fair, and a KAABOO Art Exhibition curated by San Francisco-based artist and KAABOO‘s Art Director, Amandalynn.
The KAABOO Del Mar day-by-day line-up with set times is as follows:
Throughout the KAABOO weekend, music aficionados will experience an unforgettable three days of performances on seven stages and six unparalleled experiences: Humor Me, Palate, Indulgences, ArtworK, Encore, and Posh Nosh. KAABOO Del Mar is presented in partnership with Mercedes Benz.
A variety of ticketing options are currently available for KAABOO: Del Mar. Selections include customizable entry packages with single day, two day (with the ability to pick any two days of the three day event), and the traditional three-day weekend option. KAABOO Del Mar ticket prices range from $125 for GA Hang Loose prices to the Hang Ten VIP pass at $2499 per pass. A full list of ticketing choices can be found at the KAABOO website.
Meanwhile, $1 from each pass purchased will go to the “KINDNESS” charity program, created by KAABOO organizersbenefitting four local charities. The funds raised will be divided equally among the charity partners for support of programs directly impacting the local San Diego community. When purchasing passes, guests will be given the option of donating additional funds, with KAABOO matching each donation, dollar for dollar. The “KINDNESS” partners include: Feeding America San Diego (
feedingamericasd.org),
San Diego Armed Services YMCA (www.sandiegoasymca.org),San Diego Music Foundation
(sandiegomusicfoundation.org) and Surfrider Foundation San Diego County Chapter
(www.surfridersd.org). KAABOO Del Mar partners include: Mercedes Benz, Sierra Nevada, Harrahs Resort (Southern California), iHeart Media, Coors Light, Blue Moon Brewing Company, Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Gig Town, Omegaturf, Vuka, Maui Jim, Sambazon, Heineken, Dos Equis Cerveza, Nordstrom, VIX Paulaherman NY, puravida bracelets, 12th Tribe, Hendrick’s Gin, Tullamore Dew (The Legendary Irish Whiskey), Colorescience, DSD (Discoversd.com), Kettle Brand, Payne Mason Cigars, Core Hydration, Ciroc, Bulleit Bourbon, Don Julio Tequila, Otter Box, Chilotti, Nubry, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Montana Cans, Chef’s Roll, Pirch, Jenn-Air, Whole Foods Market, Chef Works, @DiningOUTSD, Mary’s Organic Chicken, Govino, Catalina Offshore Products.