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. The event will support and benefit local charitable initiatives in the Tampa Bay area with Community Initiatives Foundation's EAT SMART campaign, whose mission is to support the health and wellness of our youth in the festival destination.

CI Management, the team behind some of South Florida's leading wine and food festivals and experiences, are ready to celebrate the best of the Tampa Bay area bringing together national brands to assist in highlighting the incredible culinary arts in Tampa and its surrounding areas for a weekend of events and celebrations, in support of community initiatives that engage the future leaders of the area

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

7:00 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.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

7:00 pm: Experience St.Pete

Escape to St. Pete's stunning coastal culinary scene, where vibrant flavors meet the beauty of the coast. Immerse yourself in an evening of unforgettable experiences as TWO of St. Pete's most award-winning chefs come together under one roof for an unforgettable evening to celebrate delicious cuisines in St. Pete at Birch and Vine at The Birchwood. Guests will enjoy carefully curated cocktails and wines from acclaimed national brands to complement each dish, promising an extraordinary meal that surpasses expectations. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover what makes St. Pete's dining scene so exceptional

Birch and Vine at The Birchwood - $200 Per Person

 Join Executive Chef Lee Aquino of Birch and Vine and Executive Chef Tyson Grant of Parkshore Grill as they create a spectacular five-course dining experience. This exclusive event will showcase an artfully crafted menu featuring the finest local ingredients expertly paired with exceptional wines from an:00 american Icon, Duckhorn Vineyards, courtesy of our exclusive wine and spirits provider, Breakthru Beverage.

Indulge in a night of culinary excellence. ending the night with a celebratory toast featuring Glenfiddich 21 Year, a premium Scotch whisky that embodies elegance and complexity. Don't miss this rare collaboration between two of St. Pete's most celebrated chefs in the heart of Beach Drive.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

7:00 pm: Experience Tampa

Discover the timeless allure of Tampa's favorite dining hotspots, where historic charm meets modern vibrancy, and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening. Choose from four of Tampa's top culinary destinations, each selected to host a unique pairings dinner, presented by Breakthru Beverage and partners. Each chef will create a 4-5 course dining experience to dazzle your taste buds, paired with premium cocktails and wines from leading national brands. Get ready to savor the very best of Tampa's restaurant scene for a night of exceptional food, drink, and:00 ambiance.

MEAT MARKET - $350 Per Person

From prime cuts to artisanal selections, indulge in a 5-course seated dinner, created by celebrity chef, Chef Robert Irvine, owner and executive chef of Meat Market, Chef Sean Brasel, and honorary chef host, Chef Fernando Desa of Goya Foods for a dinner unlike any other presented by Official Meat Purveyor, Meats by Linz. Meat Market features carefully curated cuts, presented by Meats by Linz, fresh seafood and unique wine and spirits pairings with the help of Breakthru Beverage and presented by Hendricks Gin and Balvenie, to make this dinner one to remember with a chef lineup that can't be beat.

Friday, April 11, 2025

10:00 am: Breaking Bread with Heroes

Friday, April 11 - 10AM - 12PM INVITE ONLY. In partnership with the Robert Irvine Foundation, as part of celebrity Chef Robert Irvine's participation in the Tampa Bay Wine and 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, with special guest, 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.

6:00 pm: Chef Showdown

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. 16 chefs will battle head-to-head in eight 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 CHEF SHOWDOWN, presented by GOYA Foods and driven by BMW, will be hosted on the festival grounds, which will be at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Choose your champ, Friday, April 11 at 6:30PM at Tampa Bay's CHEF SHOWDOWN!

Saturday, April 12, 2025

1:00 pm: Grand Tasting

Saturday, April 12 - 1PM-5PM: 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.

Date:
April 8 - 12, 2025

Location:
Various Venues in Tampa, FL

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