Ready the belly, the second-ever Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival is here and the lineup is looking spicy. This year, the festival runs through Saturday, April 13 and features intimate dining experiences in the heart of Water Street Tampa and Hyde Park Village, as well as huge tasting events right off the Riverwalk.
Ready for a taste of the action? Check out the lineup + then take a peek at tickets.
An Evening At The Tampa Club
- Tuesday, April 9 | 7 p.m.
- The private, invite-only event takes place at The Tampa Club’s 42-story perch over the Cigar City.
Experience Water Street
- Wednesday, April 10 | 7 p.m.
- The foodie fest heads to the popular downtown area for cozy, expertly crafted meals + drinks at Predalina, Small Giant, and Rooster & the Till.
- Tickets range from $125 to $350.
Experience Hyde Park
- Thursday, April 11 | 7 p.m.
- Now’s your chance to dine in style in one of South Tampa’s fave spots. Book tickets to enjoy a multi-course dining experience paired with cocktails or wine at Meat Market or Bouzy. Or sign up for the ultimate Sur La Table “Winter in Paris"-themed cooking class, where you’ll learn how to chef up a three-course meal and drinks.
- Tickets range from $135 to $350.
VIP Chef Showdown at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
- Friday, April 12 | 7-11 p.m.
- Watch celebrated TBAY chefs from eateries like Ponte Modern American, King of the Coop, Cru Cellars, Sunda New Asian, and many more as they face off in a live-cooking showdown + vote for your favorite.
- Tickets cost $150 + includes an open bar.
Grand Tasting at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
- Saturday, April 13 | 1-5 p.m.
- The main event is packed with eats from 30 top local restaurants + grouped by neighborhood and zones, cocktail and wine pavilions, and a Publix Culinary Showcase Kitchen Demo stage — so you can bring the dining experience home.
- Tickets run $125 for those older than 21, and $50 for those under 21.