Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival 2026

Hosted by Honorary Chef Host, Chef Sean Brasel, and Celebrity Chef, Chef Robert Irvine, this is a DO NOT MISS Experience APRIL 7-11, 2026!

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Friday, April 10, 2026 6:30-10:30PM: VIP CHEF SHOWDOWN at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 1-5PM - MAIN EVENT: GRAND TASTING at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

****WEEKDAY TICKETS COMING SOON!****
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 7PM: Experience St Pete Dinner Series
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 7PM: Experience Tampa Dinner Series
Thursday, April 9, 2026 7PM: Exciting Announcement Coming soon!

Friday, April 10, 2026 10AM: BREAKING BREAD WITH HEROES . In partnership with the Robert Irvine Foundation (Private Event- Invite Only)

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. MORE BATTLES THAN EVER! 18 chefs will battle head-to-head in eight unique showdowns plus an all new cocktail showdown bringing our your favorite mixologists to celebrate their Tampa Bay hotspot. 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 10 at 6:30PM at Tampa Bay’s CHEF SHOWDOWN! Hosting this year’s festivities is celebrity guest and official Chef Ref for the night, Chef Robert Irvine of Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible.. Get Ready to choose your champ!

• A chef competition including an all-inclusive evening of epic proportions
• Indulge in 18 restaurant battle experiences and VOTE on your favorite chef competition dishes
• Dive into full bars featuring a variety of cocktails, wines, and soft drinks
• Additionally enjoy uniquely sponsor experiences

TICKET: $160 All Inclusive

More Shade, More Covered areas, and EVEN MORE FUN!
Experience Tampa, St. Petersburg, and it's surround areas as we bring together the best of the best at the Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival!

Saturday, April 11th, the final day of Tampa Bay WFF will host a Grand Tasting, featuring selected restaurants, live music, interactive sponsor experiences, international wine and spirits pavilions, and of course good times! Brought to you by Breakthru Beverage Florida, presented by GOYA Foods, and hosted this year by PUBLIX, this year's Grand Tasting is gearing up to be even bigger and better, with an all new culinary demo stage sponsored by Publix, new lounge experiences, more shaded areas throughout the festival, more covered areas, live music, and EVEN MORE FUN!

Taking over Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, enjoy flavor-packed bites from 40+ of Tampa Bay’s leading restaurants from across the area as we take you along a journey of the different culinary neighborhoods, enjoy an array of cocktail and wine pavilions that will celebrate some of your favorite varietals, along with interactive activations from leading national brands. Live Music and daytime fun will top off the experience. 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 you indulge in the best of the best while listening to live music from local favorites and dancing the day away.

All ages are welcome at Saturday’s festival! Children under 10 enter for free on Saturday, April 11th!

• An all-inclusive day of sips, samples, and all the FUN you can have!
• Indulge at 40+ of the Tampa Bay area's leading restaurant stations paired with 50 international wineries, interactive cocktail experiences, samples from national paired brands, Publix LIVE Culinary Demo Stage, and more.
• Dance the day away with live music from your favorite local bands
• And the list continues .....

• An all-inclusive day of sips (non- alcoholic beverages), samples, and all the FUN you can have!
• Indulge at 40+ of the Tampa Bay area's leading restaurant stations
• Unlimited all inclusive non alcoholic beverages
• Dance the day away with live music from your favorite local bands
• And the list continues .....
• Under 21 wristband will be given to all guests under 21.

In partnership with the Robert Irvine Foundation, Breaking Bread with Heroes breakfast, hosted by Celebrity Chef, Chef Robert Irvine, along with American Social and hosting sponsor, Publix. Enjoy 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.

Night number 2 of Tampa Bay WFF will be where YOU will get to dine at your favorite establishments throughout 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 our choice of Tampa’s top culinary destinations, each selected to host a unique pairings or chef collaboration 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 ambiance.

The 2026 Tampa Bay WFF will kick off with an escape into the urban oasis of Tampa Bay’s neighbor, ST PETERSBURG, FL, a vibrant destination that beckons with its allure. Immerse yourself in an evening of unparalleled experiences as you explore the unique culinary offerings found along the bustling streets with some excitement nearby. Select from a collection of 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 and collaborating 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.

Eventbrite is the exclusive authorized ticket outlet for this event. All sales are final, no returns, refunds, or exchanges. Lost or stolen tickets will not be replaced. Lineup and event details subject to change. Tickets are not redeemable for cash. Must be over the age of 21 and present a valid government ID at entrance for all events, except Saturday's Grand Tasting Day. By purchasing your ticket, you are voluntarily agreeing to attending the event at your own risk and agree to release and hold harmless CI Management, Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival, Event Officials, Event sponsors, event venues, and any additional entities and persons associated directly and indirectly from any claims or injuries associated with the event taking place or events associated with the event week. In addition, all attendees expressly waive their right to trial, right to sue, or right to request damages. Venue reserves the right to deny entry to highly intoxicated ticket holders. Event is rain or shine. Backpacks of all sizes are subject to be checked by security upon arrival.

By completing this transaction and purchasing a ticket at any price level to any or all of the Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival event or being provided a ticket to any of the events, including Evening at Tampa Club, Experience St Pete, Experience Tampa, Chef Showdown and Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival- Grand Tasting, you agree and accept the following Waiver and Release.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, United States

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