Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival 2026

Local foodies and wine connoisseurs gather along the scenic downtown Tampa waterfront to celebrate Florida's largest culinary festival. The Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival brings together over 50 renowned chefs and restaurants, including Mise en Place, Bern's Steak House, and Ocean Prime, serving innovative dishes that showcase regional flavors. More than 75 wineries and spirit producers offer tastings of over 300 premium wines, craft cocktails, and local brews to approximately 7,000 attendees throughout the weekend at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Interactive cooking demonstrations feature celebrity chefs like Anne Burrell and local talent performing live on multiple stages, while guests enjoy wine seminars and cheese pairing workshops. The festival's signature Grand Tasting Village spans the length of the park with white tents housing chef-curated tastings, while local jazz and acoustic performers provide ambient entertainment throughout the venue. A highlight of the event is the "Battle of the Chefs" competition, where top regional chefs compete in timed cooking challenges using surprise ingredients, judged by a panel of culinary experts.