Ultimate Guide to Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
For all you foodies out there, attending a food festival at Walt Disney World is probably a dream come true. We couldn't agree more! Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is billed as, “A Spectacular Celebration of Global Cuisines, Music, & More” and is one of the most well-attended events of the year.
This year Walt Disney World has extended the duration of the festival again with the festival taking place July 14th through November 19th.
Keep reading for everything you need to know about marketplace food booths, Eat to the Beat concert series and more!
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Epcot Food & Wine Festival Basic Information
Dates
Epcot Food & Wine Festival will begin on July 15th and end on November 20th.
Location
Epcot Food & Wine Festival is held at the Epcot World Showcase.
Ride Availability
Standard offerings at Epcot will be available throughout the festival including attractions and entertainment regardless of your participation in the festival. Select days will even have extended hours.
Booking Information
Booking dates for all events will be announced in the coming months. In the past, reservations were only able to be via phone at 407-WDW-FEST (939-3378). Advanced booking is only necessary for paid events. Check out Disney's official site for more information as it becomes available.
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Marketplace Booths
For most attendees, the marketplace booths are the most important part of the festival. Granted, there are several other elements of the festival, but the booths are the #1 people experience the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Snack-sized portions available for purchase at each booth allow you to eat your way through several countries and cultures.
List of Food and Wine Festival Marketplace Booths
Earth Eats hosted by IMPOSSIBLE (Near Port of Entry)
Food Items:
- IMPOSSIBLE Burger Slider with wasabi cream and spicy slaw on a sesame seed bun (Plant-based)
- IMPOSSIBLE Meatball with herbed polenta, rustic puttanesca sauce, and basil pesto (New) (Plant-based)
Beverages:
- Strawberry Freeze featuring Twinings Lemon & Ginger Herbal Tea (non-alcoholic) (New)
- Stephen Vincent Pinot Noir
- Strawberry Freeze featuring Twinings Lemon & Ginger Herbal Tea with Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint Vodka (New)
Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE (Near Port of Entry)
Food Items:
- Guava Mousse on a sugar cookie with coconut-lime whipped cream (New) (Plant-based)
Beverages:
- Tropical Mimosa with sparkling wine and Minute Maid passion fruit, orange, and guava juices
- Key Lime Mimosa with key lime sparkling wine and cranberry juice
- Blood Orange Mimosa with sparkling wine and blood orange juice
- Berry Sour Ale Mimosa: Boulevard Brewing Co. berry noir sour ale and sparkling wine (New)
- Mimosa Flight
- CORKCICLE Stemless Flute
Hawaii (Near Port of Entry; opening Aug. 15)
Food Items:
- Kālua Pork Slider with sweet-and-sour DOLE pineapple chutney and spicy mayonnaise
- SPAM Musubi Nigiri with sushi rice, teriyaki-glazed SPAM, spicy mayonnaise, eel sauce, and nori (New)
- Passion Fruit Cheesecake with toasted macadamia nuts (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
Beverages:
- Kona Brewing Co. Hanalei Island IPA
- Florida Orange Groves Sparkling Pineapple Wine
- AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLE pineapple juice, and grenadine
Australia (Near Port of Entry)
Food Items:
- Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with pineapple, pepper, onion, and snap peas (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and potato crunchies (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Lamington: Yellow cake with raspberry filling dipped in chocolate and coconut (New)
Beverages:
- Coopers Brewery Pacific Pale Ale (New)
- Yalumba ‘Y’ Viognier (New)
- Robert Oatley Chardonnay
- Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon
- Jansz Premium Rosé (New)
- Wine Flight
Refreshment Port hosted by Boursin (Near Canada)
Food Items:
- Braised Beef Poutine: French fries, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce, cheese curds, and gherkin relish
- Maple cheesecake with whipped maple bourbon cheese and candied pecans
Beverages:
- Frozen Mango Martini: Boyd & Blair Vodka with mango nectar and lemon
Canada
Food Items:
- Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with truffle-butter sauce (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Beverages:
- Collective Arts Audio/Visual Lager
- Château des Charmes Cabernet-Merlot Estate
Appleseed Orchard (In Canada Far and Wide Theater)
Food Item:
- Apple Crumble Tart
Beverages:
- Frozen Apple Pie (non-alcoholic)
- Cinnamon Apple Cider (non-alcoholic)
- Bold Rock Imperial Apple Hard Cider (New)
- Original Sin Hard Cider McIntosh
- Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Saint Chéri Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry
- Cider Flight
- Big Storm Brewing Co. Apple Blonde Ale
- Playalinda Brewing Caramel Apple Pie Ale (New)
- 3 Daughters Brewing Apple Pecan Brown Ale
- Beer Flight
- Apple Blossom Sky: Apple cider, ginger ale, apple brandy, maple syrup, and mini marshmallows
- CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler
Ireland (Near the United Kingdom)
Food Items:
- Fisherman’s Seafood Pie
- Roasted Irish Sausage with colcannon potatoes and onion gravy
- Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Irish cream liqueur custard
Beverages:
- Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
- Bunratty Mead Honey Wine
- Guinness Baileys Coffee Shake
Brazil (Between France and Morocco)
Food Items:
- Feijoada: Black Beans with crispy pork belly, Brazil nut pesto, and Ben’s Original Long Grain White Rice (New)
- Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)(Emile’s Fromage Montage)
Beverages:
- Xingu Brazilian Black Lager
- Frozen Caipirinha with Cachaça
Belgium (Between France and Morocco)
Food Items:
- Beer-braised Beef served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes
- Belgian Waffle with warm chocolate ganache
- Belgian Waffle with berry compote and whipped cream
Beverages:
- St. Bernardus Witbier
- Belgian Abbey Ale
- Delirium Red Fruit Ale
- Chilled Coffee featuring Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
- Beer Flight
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina (Morocco)
Food Items:
- Grilled Chermoula Chicken or Moroccan-spiced Lamb Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli
- Fried Falafel Pita with tahini sauce (Plant-based)
- Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with hummus, chermoula, and Zhoug dips
- Pistachio Cake with cinnamon pastry cream and candied walnuts
Beverages:
- 3 Daughters Brewing Fig Hard Cider
- Bold Rock Ginger Turmeric Hard Cider
- Stem Ciders Hibiscus Session Hard Apple Cider (New)
- Fig Cocktail with white cranberry juice and fig vodka
- Cider Flight
- CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler
Greece (Near Morocco)
Food Items:
- Spanakopita
- Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Lamb Gyro with shaved lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and tzatziki on warm flatbread (New)
Beverages:
- Mylonas Assyrtiko White Wine
- Zoe Rosé
- Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red
- Wine Flight
Hops & Barley (American Adventure)
Food Items:
- Chesapeake Crab Slider with tangy coleslaw and Cajun remoulade (New)
- Hot Beef Sandwich with horseradish cream and pickled vegetables
- Freshly Baked Carrot Cake with cream cheese icing
Beverages:
- 81Bay Brewing Co. Strawberry and Lime Wheat Ale
- Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale (New)
- Lord Hobo Brewing Boom Sauce DIPA
- Bold Rock Roast Coffee Hard Cider
- Longevity Chardonnay
- Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon
- Beer Flight
Spain (Between Italy and Germany)
Food Items:
- Charcuterie with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives, and an Herbed Vinaigrette (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Paella with Rice, Chorizo, and Shrimp (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Seafood Salad with Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar, and Smoked Paprika (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Beverages:
- Estrella Galicia Cerveza Especial Lager
- Kentia Albariño Rías Baixas (New)
- Faustino VII Rioja Rosado
- Quinta del ’67 Almansa Garnacha Tintorera (New)
- Wine Flight
Germany
Food Items:
- Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- Roasted Bratwurst in a pretzel roll
- Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce
Beverages:
- Gaffel Kölsch
- Weihenstephaner Lager
- Schöfferhofer Pineapple Hefeweizen (New)
- Selbach-Oster Riesling
- Beer Flight
The Alps (Near Germany)
Food Items:
- Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with alpine ham, baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Riesling-poached pears, red wine-braised figs, candied pecans, honey, and cranberry toast (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
Beverages:
- Wicked Weed Brewing Uncle Rick’s Pilsner (New)
- Huber Vision Grüner Veltliner
- Cave De La Côte Rosé Gamay
- René Favre Dôle
- Frozen Rosé
- Wine Flight
Kenya (Near Refreshment Outpost)
Food Items:
- Kenyan Coffee Barbecued Beef Tenderloin with sweet potato and corn mealie pap and kachumbari slaw (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Piri Piri Skewered Shrimp with citrus-scented couscous
Beverage:
- 81Bay Brewing Co. Congo Pilsner
Refreshment Outpost
Food Items:
- Spicy Githeri with white beans, pigeon peas, Ben’s Original Quinoa & Ancient Grains Medley, and kachumbari slaw (Plant-based)
Beverage:
- CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler
India (Near China)
Food Items:
- Crispy Paneer with mango-curry ketchup (New) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- Potato and Pea Samosa with coriander-lime cream (New) (Plant-based)
- Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread (New)
Beverages:
- Mango Lassi (non-alcoholic)
- Taj Mahal Premium Lager
- Sula Brut Tropicale Sparkling Wine
- Sula Chenin Blanc
- Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur
The Swanky Saucy Swine (Near Disney Traders)
Food Items:
- Crispy Barbecued Pork Rinds with pimento cheese (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- Soy-glazed Sticky Ribs with green onions and peanuts
- Grilled Pork Shoulder Lettuce Wrap with charred corn salsa, pickled red onion, and cilantro-lime crema (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
Beverages:
- Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Cabernet Franc Strawberry (New)
- Rombauer Zinfandel
- Bourbon Bloody Mary with Seaside Grown Bloody Mary Mix and Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey
The Noodle Exchange (Near Disney Traders; opening Aug. 15)
Food Items:
- Traditional Spicy Vietnamese Beef Pho with shaved beef, mushrooms, and Thai basil (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Chinese Char Siu Pork Udon with mushrooms, bok choy, and soy pickled egg
- Thai Shrimp and Coconut-Curry Rice Noodles with shiitake mushrooms and Thai basil (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Tofu Pho with mushrooms and Thai basil (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
Beverages:
- Playalinda Brewing Company Yaupon Brothers Green Tea Pale Ale
- A to Z Riesling
Brew-Wing (Opening Aug. 15)
Food Items:
- Sticky Wings with Peanut Sauce and Grape Gel with Celery and Ranch (New)
- Garlic-Parmesan Wings with celery and ranch (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Traditional Buffalo Wings with celery and ranch (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Sriracha-Lime Wings with celery and ranch (New)
- Dry-rubbed Jerk-spiced Wings with papaya chili sauce with celery and ranch (New)
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts with buffalo sauce (Plant-based)
Beverages:
- Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Pineapple Vibes Blonde Ale
- 3 Daughters Brewing Watermelon Wheat Ale (New)
- Central 28 Beer Company Groveland Road Blood Orange IPA (New)
- Beer Flight
- Bold Rock Honeycrisp Hard Cide
- Woodchuck Guava ‘Nother Hard Cider (New)
- Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Strawberry Lemonade Hard Cider (New)
- Cider Flight
The Fry Basket (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)
Food Items:
- Adobo Yuca Fries with garlic-cilantro aïoli (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
- Fry Flight (New)
- Sea Salt and Malt Vinegar Fries (Plant-based)
- Barbecued Bacon Fries with smoked aïoli
- Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with candied pecans, toasted marshmallow cream, and caramel whisky
Beverages:
- Salty Dog Cocktail: Boyd & Blair Vodka with grapefruit juice, ginger, simple syrup, and lime with a salted rim (New)
- 81Bay Brewing Co. Key Lime Lager (New)
Flavors from Fire (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet)
Food Items:
- Smoked Corned Beef with crispy potatoes, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- Banh Mi Bao with char-grilled Asian skirt steak, chicken liver aïoli, pickled vegetables, and cilantro (New)
- Rocky Road Chocolate Cake with marshmallows, spiced almonds, and chocolate ganache (New)
Beverages:
- Saugatuck Brewing Company Bonfire Beer
- Four Virtues Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel
- Swine Brine featuring Jim Beam Bourbon
- CORKCICLE Classic Tumbler
Coastal Eats (Near Mission: SPACE; opening Aug. 15)
Food Items:
- Baked Scampi Dip with shrimp, scallops, and baguette (New)
- Oysters Rockefeller (New)
Beverages:
- Bell’s Lager of the Lakes Bohemian Pilsner (New)
- Villa Wolf Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé
- Sean Minor Chardonnay
- Cape Codder: Boyd & Blair Vodka with cranberry, pomegranate, and lime
Mac & Eats (Near Mission: SPACE; opening Aug. 15)
Food Items:
- Traditional Macaroni & Cheese with herbed panko (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- Cowboy Macaroni & Cheese with smoked pork belly, brisket burnt ends, pickled peppers, onion straws, and barbecue aïoli (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
- Chili-Cheese Macaroni & Cheese with sour cream and cheddar cheese (New) (Plant-based) (Emile’s Fromage Montage)
Beverages:
- 81Bay Brewing Co. Lemon Hazy IPA
- Catena White Clay Sémillon-Chenin (New)
- Evolution by Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir (New)
Mexico
Food Items:
- Taco al Pastor: Seared pork belly pastor on a corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, pineapple, pickled onions, and chives (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Tostada de Barbacoa: Barbacoa beef on a fried corn tortilla with chipotle black beans, salsa verde, Mexican crema, queso fresco, and chives (New) (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly)
- Capirotada de Chocolate: Abuelita chocolate bread pudding served with a chocolate crème anglaise
Beverages:
- Mexican Craft Beer
- Blood Orange Charm Margarita: Centinela Blanco Tequila, blood orange aperitif, blackcurrant-infused vodka, and prosecco served on the rocks with pink peppercorns and sweet-dried-chile salt rim (New)
- It Takes Two to Mango Margarita: Mezcal Ilegal Joven, mango purée, Nixta Corn Liqueur, rum, and ancho chile lime juice served on the rocks with hibiscus-salt rim (New)
France
Food Items:
- Beignet aux Trois Fromages: Warm beignet filled with three cheese blend
- Brioche aux Escargots, Sauce Crème à l’ail et Persil: Escargot brioche with creamy garlic and parsley sauce (New)
- Parmentier de Boeuf Braisé au Cabernet: Braised short ribs in cabernet with mashed potatoes
- Crème Brûlée Vanille à la Confiture de Framboises: Vanilla crème brûlée with house-made raspberry jam (New) (Gluten/ Wheat-Friendly)
Beverages:
- Strawberry Rose Mimosa: Pol Remy Sparkling Wine, orange juice, and Monin Strawberry Rose Syrup
- Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Bordeaux, Château de Riffaud (New)
- Chardonnay, Louis de Camponac
- La Passion Martini Slush: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron, cranberry, and passion fruit juice
Italy
Food Items:
- Gnocchi di Patate: Potato dumplings with four-cheese sauce and roasted cremini mushrooms (New)
- Gnocchi di Patate: Potato dumplings with vodka sauce, Romano cheese, and crispy bacon (New)
- Panna Cotta: Orange blossom panna cotta with seasonal berries (New)
Beverages:
- Prosecco
- Moscato
- Italian Sangria
- Italian Margarita with tequila and limoncello
- Peroni Pilsner
China
Food Items:
- Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce
- Mongolian Beef Bao Bun with onion (New)
- Dandan Noodles: Spicy pork with sichuan sauce, peanut butter, sesame, and green onion (New)
Beverages:
- Passion Fruit Bubble Tea (non-alcoholic) (New)
- Good Fortune Citrus: Triple sec, grapefruit, and white boba
- ByeJoe Punch: Chinese baijiu spirit, piña colada mix, and lychee
- Fireworks: Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Smirnoff Vodka, orange, and mango
- Jasmine Draft Beer
Japan
Food Items:
- Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce
- Takoyaki: Octopus, green onion, and cabbage bites topped with tonkatsu sauce, bonito flakes, and nori (New)
- Spicy Salmon Donburi: Spicy salmon with sushi rice, shiso leaf, red tobiko, and rice pearls (New)
Beverages:
- Yuzu Lemon Drop: Vodka, yuzu, and lemon
- Hana Fuji Apple Sake (New)
- Orange Blossom Brewing Co. Moon Blossom Pilsner (New)
Funnel Cake
Food Items:
- Mini Piña Colada Funnel Cake with piña colada ice cream, whipped cream, toasted coconut, and maraschino cherry drizzled with coconut-rum sauce (New)
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
The American Adventure – Mocha Madness: A sweet frozen cappuccino blended with chocolate syrup (non-alcoholic) (Spirited version available with Godiva Chocolate Liqueur) (New)
World Showcase (Near Disney Traders) – Castaway Cold Brew: A creamy combination of Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Nitro and sweet cream (non-alcoholic) (Spirited version available with Grey Goose Vodka and Kahlúa Liqueur) (New)
Near Canada – Arctic Sunrise: A cool citrus treat featuring passion fruit over ice and coconut syrup (non-alcoholic) (Spirited version available with Bacardí Tropical Rum) (New)
World Discovery (Near Mission: SPACE – Nitro Dreams: A creamy combination of Joffrey’s Shakin’ Jamaican Nitro Cold Brew, Irish cream syrup, and half & half topped with cream (non-alcoholic) (Spirited version available with Angel’s Envy Bourbon) (New)
Available at Select Marketplaces
- Remy Spork
Kids Activities
Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt
Kids of all ages can search for Remy on a scavenger hunt around the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
Simply purchase your map and stickers from select Festival merchandise locations, including:
- Port of Entry
- Mouse Gear
- World Traveler (located at International Gateway)
Next, locate statuettes of Remy hidden throughout World Showcase and the Global Marketplaces and match the ingredient stickers to your map.
Once you’ve found them all, bring your completed map to Disney Traders—located at the entrance to World Showcase—and choose a surprise.
Emile’s Fromage Montage
Your whole family will enjoy Emile’s Fromage Montage, where you can sample a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways.
Purchase any 5 cheese dishes from select Global Marketplaces listed in the Festival Passport and be sure to collect a stamp for each purchased dish.
Once you’ve collected all 5 stamps, bring the stamped Festival Passport to Shimmering Sips for a prize unique to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.
Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit
Here’s how you can join the pursuit:
- Purchase a special map and stickers at select merchandise locations, including Creations Shop, Port of Entry and World Traveler at International Gateway.
- Have fun hunting for hidden decorative pumpkins based on Disney characters. Once you’ve found a character, place the corresponding stickers on your Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit map.
- Whether you choose to hunt for pumpkins or not, you may return your map to Disney Traders—located at the entrance to World Showcase or World Traveler at International Gateway––for a Festival keepsake.
Eat to Beat Concert Series
A free concert series is available daily throughout the festival featuring a wide variety of genres and musicians. This takes place at the American Gardens Theater in Epcot's American Adventure Pavilion. There are typically a few different concerts each day, so you can attend several days in a row and enjoy different musical offerings at the concert series.
Previous acts featured in the Eat to Beat concert series include Boyz II Men, Postmodern Jukebox, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, David Cook, Sister Hazel, Plain White T's, American Authors, Sugar Ray, and more! With such notable acts, this could easily become a trip highlight for music-lovers.
For a premium event, you can upgrade to the Eat to Beat Dinner Package to enjoy gourmet fare while enjoying the music.
- July 14-15 – Baha Men
- July 16-18 – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
- July 22-23 – Tonic (NEW)
- July 24-25 – Jeremy Camp (NEW)
- July 29-30 – Taylor Dayne
- July 31-Aug. 1 – Tiffany
- Aug. 5-8 – Joey Fatone & Friends
- Aug. 12-13 – The Devon Allman Project
- Aug. 14-15 – Christopher Cross
- Aug. 19-20 – Journey former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri
- Aug. 21-22 – Air Supply
- Aug. 26-27 – Blanco Brown (NEW)
- Aug. 28-29 – 98°
- Sept. 2-3 – Southern Avenue
- Sept. 4-5 – Kris Allen & David Cook
- Sept. 9-10 – Hoobastank (NEW)
- Sept. 11-12 – Jimmie Allen
- Sept. 16-17 – Los Amigos Invisibles (NEW)
- Sept. 18-19 – American Authors
- Sept. 23-24 – BBMAK
- Sept. 25-26 – Postmodern Jukebox
- Sept. 30-Oct. 1 – Stokley (NEW)
- Oct. 2-3 – Sheila E.
- Oct. 7-8 – Mark Wills
- Oct. 9-10 – 38 Special
- Oct. 14-15 – Robert Randolph Band (NEW)
- Oct. 16-17 – Newsboys (NEW)
- Oct. 21-22 – Ray Parker Jr. (NEW)
- Oct. 23-24 – Billy Ocean
- Oct. 28-31 – Hanson
- Nov. 4-7 – Boyz II Men
- Nov. 11-12 – Kenny G
- Nov. 13-14 – Sugar Ray
2022 Concert Schedule – Local Musicians
Tuesday to Thursday PerformancesPerforming Tuesday to Thursday nights are local musicians from the Florida area.
- C’Nergy
July 19 to 21 - Country Airwaves
July 26 to 28 - Element
August 2 to 4 - Latin Ambition
August 9 to 11 - Epic
August 16 to 18 - Evolution: Motown
August 23 to 25 - M-80s
August 30 to September 1 - The Vybe
September 6 to 8 - Foreigners Journey
September 13 to 15 - SMB “The Female Collective”
September 20 to 22 - Epic
September 27 to 29 - Latin Ambition
October 4 to 6 - The Vybe
October 11 to 13 - 506 Crew (Reggae)
October 18 to 20 - M-80s
October 25 to 27 - Country Airwaves
November 1 to 3 - Foreigners Journey
November 8 to 10
Eat to the Beat Dining Packages
Each dining package for the Eat to the Beat concert series includes:
- An appetizer, entrée and dessert or one (1) full buffet (where applicable), along with a non-alcoholic beverage
- One (1) guaranteed seat per person to an Eat to the Beat concert held on the same day
Explore participating restaurants and dining package prices, which exclude tax and gratuity:
Adult (ages 10 and up) |
Child (ages 3 to 9) |
|
Biergarten Restaurant Germany Pavilion |
$57.00 | $32.00 |
Coral Reef Restaurant The Living Seas |
$69.00 | $22.00 |
Garden Grill Restaurant The Land Pavilion |
$66.00 | $43.00 |
Le Cellier Steakhouse Canada Pavilion |
$79.00 | $28.00 |
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (same-day dining packages only) American Adventure Pavilion |
$34.99 | $16.99 |
Spice Road Table (same-day dining packages only) Morocco Pavilion |
$44.00 | $16.00 |
Epcot Food & Wine Festival Events
Besides Marketplace Booths, there are several opportunities to get involved at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival at a variety of prices. Offerings vary day-to-day, so make sure to check out Walt Disney World's official website for a complete daily schedule when you're planning your trip.
Free Offerings
There are ways to enjoy the festival at no additional cost to you! The way to do this is to utilize the free seminars and events available to attendees.
Previous free offerings have included the Festival Back-to-Basics series that offers crucial foundational culinary tips, book signings, Eat to the Beat concerts (more on that in a moment), cultural adventures, and all standard attractions and entertainment within Epcot park. Plus, pick up a Marketplace Discovery Passport for free and can be used to chart your way through the experience and see all offerings at-a-glance.
Culinary Demonstrations
If you do want to spend a little to get involved in the festival, Epcot Food & Wine Festival Culinary Demonstrations are for you. They cost $19 each and typically offer free samples, useful information, and entertaining presentations. They're a definite upgrade from the free offerings at a reasonable price. Many say this tier is the best value at the festival.
Special Events
Some of these events are $100 per person or more, but avid foodies will enjoy the plethora of special events offered at Epcot Food & Wind Festival. But you will also find reasonably priced choices like the Food and Beverage Pairings which are less than $30 per person! Here is the list of this years special events:
Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It: If you want to get your hands dirty, this is definitely the choice for you. This workshop allows you to get involved and try out tips alongside professional chefs. Previous workshop topics include cake decorating, garnishing, cocktail mixing, and more.
Sunday Brunch with the Chef: This series of events features celebrity chefs offering a cooking demo and sharing stories about their background and history. Attendees will enjoy dishes prepared by the chef along with beverage pairings. Previous chefs featured in this series include Cat Cora, Buddy Valastro, and Rick Bayless.
Cheese Seminars: These seminars are all devoted to cheese! During each 90-minute session a fromager will explain the major aromas, textures and flavor levels of popular cheeses—from Asiago to Zamorano. Guests can sample cheese, wines, and beer during this seminar.
Food and Beverage Pairings: Guests can learn the fundamentals of food and beverage pairings from expert chefs that will collaborate with beverage experts to whip up delicious pairings.
Beverage Seminars: Guests can sample select adult beverages at this 45-minute seminar that puts you in touch with your inner wine, beer or spirit connoisseur.
To read more about this year's special events at Epcot's Food & Wine Festival and to get tickets, see the Disney World website.
Epcot Food & Wine Festival Merchandise
A wide variety of Epcot Food & Wine Festival Merchandise is available for purchase throughout the event including clothing, kitchenware, magnets, handbags, and even MagicBands. Since these are only available for a limited time, some of these items will go quickly.
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