The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival is gearing up for its seventh year, and it promises to be bigger, bolder, and more flavorful than ever. Each season, Greater Fort Lauderdale transforms into a culinary destination, buzzing with Michelin-recognized restaurants, James Beard-nominated chefs, and national celebrity talent.
Festivalgoers can expect everything from high-energy tastings to oceanside brunches, hands-on demos, and chef showcases that highlight the region’s diverse flavors. This year’s lineup features Richard Blais, Eddie Jackson, Nancy Fuller, Jason Smith, Clarice Lam, Ron Dimpflmaier, Remy Powell, and Dario Stephen—each ready to add their own flair to Fort Lauderdale’s most delicious week of the year.
The centerpiece of the festival is always the Grand Tasting, a feast of tastings, live demos, and nonstop culinary excitement at Las Olas Oceanside Park. For a more relaxed finale, the event traditionally offers family-friendly gatherings and indulgent brunch experiences that capture the spirit of South Florida’s food scene.
And while the festival is still a season away, early-bird tickets are already going fast. A portion of proceeds benefits Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, so every toast counts.
