The lineup
Seven events. April 7–11, 2027.
A Wednesday chef dinner at Meat Market, two invitation-only events honoring service members, a riverfront Grand Tasting, and a Sunday farm dinner. Start times are TBD.
Wednesday · April 7
Experience Tampa at Meat Market
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 · Time 7pm · Meat Market
Night 1 of Tampa Bay WFF invites you to dine at Tampa's best restaurant. Enjoy a one-night-only chef collaboration or pairing dinner, presented by Breakthru Beverage and partners, featuring a 4-5 course menu with premium cocktail and wine pairings. Expect unforgettable flavors, great drinks, and the energy of Tampa's top dining hotspots.
More info coming soon
Tickets coming soon
Wednesday · April 7
A Salute to Service
Wednesday, April 7, 2027 · Time 7pm · The Tampa Club
An invitation-only Military Appreciation Dinner at The Tampa Club, hosted by Chef Robert Irvine.
Invitation only. Exclusive to members of The Tampa Club.
Thursday · April 8
Breaking Bread with Heroes
Thursday, April 8, 2027 · Time 10am · American Social
In partnership with the Robert Irvine Foundation, Breaking Bread with Heroes breakfast is hosted by celebrity 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.
Invitation only.
Friday · April 9
Chef Showdown
Friday, April 9, 2027 · Time 6:30pm–10:30pm · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Celebrate Tampa Bay's top chefs at an action-packed night of competitive cook-offs where guests taste, sip, vote, and dance. More battles than ever: 20 chefs face off in ten head-to-head showdowns plus a brand-new cocktail battle. Visit each pavilion to sample and choose your favorites, then watch live demos on the Publix LIVE stage as industry judges crown the winners.
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Tickets $170 · 2,500 guests
Saturday · April 10
Grand Tasting
Saturday, April 10, 2027 · Time 1pm–5pm · Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
Grand Tasting Day, brought to you by Breakthru Beverage Florida and presented by GOYA Foods, wraps Tampa Bay WFF with thousands gathering for great food, drinks, music, and fun at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Explore bites from top local restaurants organized by neighborhood, sip your way through cocktail and wine pavilions, and enjoy interactive brand activations plus the Publix Culinary Showcase Kitchen Demo stage. Come hungry and stay for a full day of flavor and live music on Tampa's riverfront.
Tickets $160 · 8,000 guests
Sunday · April 11
A Farm to Table Dinner at BRAZZ FARMS
Sunday, April 11, 2027 · Time TBD · BRAZZ FARMS
Join Chef Sean Brasel at his new farm, BRAZZ FARMS, for an evening where the menu starts in the fields. Enjoy a multi-course dinner made with ingredients harvested that day, served at a long table among the rows and paired with wines from the festival. Good food, great wine, and a sunset on the farm.
More info to come