Suncoast Food & Wine Fest
Suncoast Food & Wine Fest in Lakewood Ranch, FL — 24th annual Rotary charity tasting of top area restaurants and wines from around the world. Nov 14, 2026. $100–$195.
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The story
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Suncoast Food & Wine Fest is the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's annual charity tasting at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1 to 4 PM, with VIP entry at noon, and the 2026 event is the 24th annual. General admission is $100 and includes all food and beverages plus free parking: tastings from many of the area's top restaurants, wines from around the world and a selection of craft beers.
VIP is $195 and adds the hour of early entry and a VIP tent with special food and drink. The event is rain or shine with no refunds. Proceeds fund charities in Sarasota and Manatee counties and Rotary projects; the club says the festival has raised and given more than $2.5 million to over 100 charities. Lakewood Ranch is the master-planned community east of Sarasota and Bradenton off I-75.
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What to expect
The experience.
A mix of varietals from regional producers. Start light, work toward the bigger reds.
Held at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. Check the venue page for layout details.
A mix of regulars and newcomers. Knowledgeable pourers happy to walk you through what you're tasting.
Run by Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch with proceeds supporting community causes. Tickets give back, which sets the tone.
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