The Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival will take place annually in the spring to celebrate the culinary talents of the incredible chefs and gastronomic masters in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and its surrounding areas. The five-day destination event will feature a variety of experiences that will bring together national wine and spirits producers and brands curated to highlight and celebrate the remarkable culinary abilities throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Festival Schedule:

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

7 PM: An Evening at The Tampa Club

The Tampa Bay WFF Event week will kick off with an intimate cocktail party for the VIP guests of the weekend. Start the week off as we wine and dine with all our VIPs looking across Tampa on the 42nd floor of the members only, Tampa Club. Guests will be greeted with the official festival cocktail, Watermelon Milagro Margarita, or snag a one of a kind Irvine’s Spirits cocktail before diving into delicious cuisines from the Tampa Club as we get a taste of what Tampa has to offer.

Location: The Tampa Club

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

7 PM: Experience Water Street

Escape Into The Urban Oasis Of Tampa Bay's Water Street

Escape into the urban oasis of Tampa Bay’s Water Street, a vibrant destination that beckons with its modern allure. Immerse yourself in an evening of unparalleled experiences as you explore the unique culinary offerings found along the bustling streets. Select from a collection of 3-5 enticing restaurants, each renowned for their innovative cuisine and warm hospitality. Prepare to be captivated by a tantalizing 4-course dining experience, expertly crafted by visionary chefs who blend flavors and techniques to create culinary magic. Complementing the extraordinary dishes are carefully curated cocktails and wines from acclaimed national brands, ensuring an unforgettable meal that transcends expectations. Embark on a culinary adventure, discovering the hidden gems and culinary treasures that await in the heart of Water Street.

2024 Restaurant Options included:
Rooster & The Till – $350 Per Person
Predalina – $225 Per Person
Boulon – $225 Per Person
Small Giant – $125 Per Person

Location: Water St

Thursday, April 11, 2024

7 PM: Experience Hyde Park

Discover The Timeless Allure Of Hyde Park In Tampa, Where Historic Charm Meets Modern Vibrancy

Discover the timeless allure of Hyde Park Village in Tampa, where historic charm meets modern vibrancy, and snag a ticket to a one-of-a-kind evening. Select your favorite restaurant featured as one of the four leading culinary destinations selected in Hyde Park who have opened their doors to create a unique pairings dinner fit for a VIP, presented by Breakthru Beverage and partners. Each chef will create a 4-5 course dining experience that will enhance your taste buds, paired with leading national brands adding the perfect cocktail and wine pairings to your ultimate meal. Get ready to enjoy and experience the restaurants of Hyde Park.

2024 Restaurant Options included:
MEAT MARKET – $350 Per Person
Bouzy – $175 Per Person
SUR LA TABLE – $135 Per Person

Location: Hyde Park Village

Friday, April 12, 2024

10 AM: Breaking Bread with Heroes Breakfast

In partnership with the Robert Irvine Foundation, as part of celebrity Chef Robert Irvine’s participation in the Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival, Friday morning will see an all new invite only event added to the line up, featuring the Breaking Bread with Heroes breakfast, hosted by Celebrity Chef, Chef Robert Irvine, along with hosting sponsor, Publix and celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian. This event will host 200 veterans to an incredible breakfast to honor and gather our nation’s heroes over a delicious meal as they sit down for an opportunity to talk, listen, and share their stories.

Location: Tampa Museum of Art

7 PM: Irvine Spirit’s Chef Showdown

An Evening Of Competitive Culinary Cook-Offs

Get ready to celebrate Tampa Bay’s top chefs and gear up for an evening of competitive culinary cook-offs where attendees will serve as the judges as they indulge in endless dishes and refreshing cocktails and dance the night away. 14 chefs will battle head-to-head in seven unique showdowns. Each will host their own “battle pavilion” , where guests will visit each battle, sample, and vote on their favorite of the two. Throughout the night, chefs from each battle will take the Publix Culinary Showdown Kitchen stage to put on a show in their live demos as representatives from the culinary industry, including media, will serve as final judges to award the best in each showdown. Tampa Bay’s Irvine Spirit’s CHEF SHOWDOWN, presented by GOYA Foods and Mountain Valley Spring Water, will be hosted on the festival grounds, which will be at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Saturday, April 13, 2024

1 PM: Grand Tasting

Experience Tampa's Best Of The Best

The final day of Tampa Bay WFF will host a Grand Tasting Day, brought to you by Breakthru Beverage Florida and presented by GOYA Foods, as thousands of event goers will join together for good food, good drinks, good music, and of course, good times. Taking over the full festival grounds at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, guests will come together to enjoy flavor-packed bites from Tampa Bay’s leading restaurants as restaurants are set up by neighborhood and zones to educate guests on where to find their favorite hot spots after the Grand Tasting day. In addition, guests will find an endless array of cocktail and wine pavilions that will celebrate some of your favorite varietals along with interactive activations from leading national brands and the all new Publix Culinary Showcase Kitchen Demo stage. With hundreds of food and drink items to be savored, the Grand Tasting will be a great day at one of Tampa’s favorite parks on the riverfront as guests join together from all over to indulge in the best of the best while listening to live music from local favorites and dancing the day away.

Location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Fest Date: April 9 - 13, 2024

Locations:
Water Street, Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
Hyde Park Village, 1602 W. Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
The Tampa Club, 101 E Kennedy Blvd #4200, Tampa, FL 33602
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, Fl 33602
Tampa Museum Of Art, 120 West Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602

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