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Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival returns April 2026

The Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival returns in April for five days of food, drink, and live entertainment. The festival brings together acclaimed chefs, restaurants, and more for a “can’t miss” culinary journey.

Chef Robert Irvine returns as host, joined by honorary chef host Sean Brasel of Meat Market to lead the culinary festivities. New to the festival’s lineup is the signature event at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, which also features Irvine and others in a night of live cooking and restaurant tastings. Friday’s VIP Chef Showdown gets two new battles and debuts the Milagro Tequila Bartender Showdown with 20 chefs and two mixologists.

“We’ve had three years to hone in on what guests want, and this year we’re delivering on that in an even bigger way,” said Valerie Roy, Director of Marketing and Client Strategy at CI Management, producers of the Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival. ”Tampa Bay’s culinary scene continues to thrive, and our expanded lineup reflects the excitement of this region and the dedication of the chefs and partners who make it so special. We can’t wait to welcome food lovers from near and far for five days of celebration in Tampa and St. Pete.”

Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival continues its partnership with the EAT SMART campaign, a 501 (c) (3) initiative of the Community Initiatives Foundation.

The upcoming food festival is scheduled for April 7-11, 2026. Stay tuned to see the lineup. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit tampabaywff.com. Follow along on Instagram at @tampabaywff  and on Facebook at @tampabaywff.