Savor the finest flavors of the region at the 2026 Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival, a premier five-day culinary extravaganza held from April 7 to 11, 2026. This spring celebration showcases the exceptional talent of local chefs from Tampa and St. Petersburg alongside globally recognized wine and spirits brands.
The festival kicks off with immersive Experience events in St. Pete (April 7) and Tampa (April 8), followed by the high-energy Rock the Range with Chef Robert Irvine at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The weekend heats up at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park with the legendary Chef Showdown on Friday and the spectacular Grand Tasting on Saturday, where guests can indulge in unlimited samplings from the area's top restaurants.
For the full schedule of events, participating restaurants, and ticket options, visit the official festival site here.
To make your culinary weekend truly unforgettable, arrive at the waterfront festivities in style or enjoy a private sunset cocktail cruise with SeaEO Luxury Boat Charters.