Sarasota
Florida
Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival 2025
Arts and Entertainment
January 2, 2025
From: Forks and Corks Food and Wine FestivalThe 18th Annual Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival!
Schedule Of events
Jan 20-26,2025
Forks and Corks Online Food and Wine Auction
A high-end collection of lots featuring rare and exquisite wines, travel, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences made possible by generous donations from friends of Sarasota-Manatee Originals.
Jan 23-25,2025
Forks and Corks Wine Dinners
Wine and food pairing dinners thoughtfully presented by our Member Restaurants in creative collaboration with our visiting Winemakers
Jan 25,2025
Forks and Corks Retail Tastings
Sip and shop while mingling with visiting Winemakers and Winery Principals at some of our area’s favorite wine stores.
University Master Classes
A highlight of the Festival each year! Led by a panel of worldrenowned industry experts, these engaging wine seminars are designed for those who want an educational experience accompanied by guided tastings. The classes present a rare opportunity to learn about wine from those instrumental in crafting them
Jan 26,2025
Oenophiles and foodies converge in one of the most spectacular outdoor venues in Sarasota: the courtyard of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. With showcased food specialties from more than 40 local restaurants and a collection of more than 300 unique wines from across the globe, live entertainment, photobooths, a beer garden and wine shop to purchase your favorite vintage. Food, wine and fun are the focused activities for the day.
Jan 27,2024
The Trade Tasting (Invitation Only)
An exclusive opportunity for Hospitality Industry Professionals to sample the selection of wines from the 60+ distinguished visiting wineries
Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival is hosted by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals and is our organization’s primary annual fundraiser, bringing critical marketing dollars to promote dining in local, independently-owned restaurants and encouraging locals and visitors to our area to always "Eat Like A Local."
Date : Jan 20-27,2025
Location : Various Venues In FL