GOURMET GALLOP

September 10, 2026

Join us for Diablo Ballet’s 15th Annual Gourmet Gallop!

The ultimate food and wine event in Walnut Creek returns Thursday, September 10th, 2026 from 6 – 8:30 pm.

Sip, sample and stroll through Walnut Creek’s charming downtown locations while enjoying savory small bites, desserts and wine pairings from some of the finest locally owned restaurants and wineries. Your tastebuds will savor the many unique and tempting bites from acclaimed downtown restaurants and immerse yourself in the flavors of the region’s premium wines. It’s the ultimate end-of-summer event perfect for friends, families, and co-workers!

Participating restaurants:

Lita
Massimo Ristorante
Melo’s Italian Table
Montesacro Walnut Creek
Residual Sugar
San Francisco Creamery
Sasa
Silk Road
Steinway Piano featuring Hendry Wines and a piano concert
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato
Tomatina
Torsap Thai Kitchen
Waterlight Plaza – featuring Raisin d’Etre Vineyards
Wine Hardware – featuring McGrail Vineyards
World Famous Hotboys

…with more to come!

Tickets:

Early Bird Tickets are $45 (processing fees: $4.87, total ticket price: $49.87) through July 22.

On July 23, the tickets are $50 (processing fees: $5.20, total ticket price: $55.20).

The Gourmet Gallop will take place rain or shine and no refunds will be given. For groups of 10 or more, contact Dan Meagher for special pricing at dan@diabloballet.com or (925) 943-1775 x 2.

All proceeds benefit Diablo Ballet, Diablo Ballet School and our PEEK Outreach Program.

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are on sale! Early Bird tickets are $45 through July 22. On July 23, the price goes up to $50. Tickets are available through Eventbrite and processing fees will apply.

Check in is at Waterlight Plaza – 1501 Locust St, Walnut Creek. A map will be provided to all locations at check in.