On Sunday, June 8th, 2025 AbilityFirst presents its 51st Food & Wine Festival from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The elegant annual foodie tasting event will be held at the Urquhart Residence in South Pasadena. Once again guests will enjoy cuisine and also beverages of all kinds from top local restaurants, wineries, breweries, and distilleries. It will be an evening of exceptional flavors, entertainment, and philanthropy.

2025 AbilityFirst Food & Wine

For 99 years, AbilityFirst has supported individuals with disabilities by focusing on abilities and expanding possibilities. Proceeds from this year’s Food & Wine Festival directly benefit AbilityFirst programs, which help children and adults build confidence, skills, and independence to reach their full potential. Furthermore this important support ensures equitable access for those who are low income, come from diverse cultures, or speak languages other than English. AbilityFirst’s person-centered programs empower individuals to discover what is important to them in their lives, and to develop the skills that are important for them to achieve their goals.

AbilityFirst provides a lifeline of stability for children in addition to adults with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, as well as other IDDs, helping them build independence, create social connections, and achieve career goals.

Proceeds from this event will directly support:

1. Job training and career coaching

2. After-school enrichment and life skills development

3. Respite and recreational programs for individuals and also caregivers

Ticket Information

The 51st Annual AbilityFirst Food & Wine Festival takes place on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Urquhart Residence in South Pasadena. For information and tickets, please visit http://www.AbilityFirst.org/festival

For additional culinary events, and performances as well as art exhibitions, see LAArtParty’s Upcoming Events Page.