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Ocala Food & Wine Festival
Entice your taste buds at the Ocala food and wine festival!
The Ocala Food & Wine Festival is back! The fourth annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala November 1-3. The 2024 event is a celebrity-chef-led celebration featuring three days of culinary competition, beer, wine and spirits education and samples of extraordinary cuisine. Event proceeds benefit the Public Education Foundation of Marion County ProStart Program. Purchase tickets online at ocalafoodandwinefest.com.
2024 Featured Talent
Chef Lorena Garcia
Pitmaster Rashad Jones
Chef Marc Murphy
Chef Esther Choi
Junior Chef Michael Seegobin, Master Chef Junior
Pastry Chef Yohann Le Bescond
Master Sommelier and Beverage Director Roland Micu
When & Where
The 2024 Ocala Food and Wine Festival begins in the evening of Friday, November 1, 2024 and runs through Sunday, November 3, 2024. All festivities are held throughout the Courtyard and Expo Center 1 at the World Equestrian Center, located at 1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482. Full weekend and Taste of Ocala event tickets can be purchased here.
Ocala Food & Wine Festival Schedule
Flavors of the Fire
Friday, November 1 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m..
Kick-off the festivities on the Grand Plaza, where you'll savor mouthwatering flavors from around the world while sampling global spirits and enjoying live music. Bring the celebrations over to The Equestrian Hotel Pool for the Tiki Afterparty from 8-10 p.m.
Grand Tasting
Saturday, November 2 | 1- 5 p.m.
On Saturday morning head to Expo Center 1 to enjoy a wide variety of culinary activities. Sample top-tier bites, wine, beer, and spirits while watching celebrity-chef-led demonstrations. Watch the Junior Chef Mystery Basket competition on the main stage. Improve your cooking skills by attending an educational class with masters of the industry, breakout classes and cooking demonstrations.
Celebrity Chef Dinner
Saturday, November 2 | 7:00 p.m.
Experience an exquisite multi-course dinner curated by a team of celebrity chefs. Every carefully prepared and paired course is presented by the chef while you learn about and enjoy your meal on the elegant outdoor terrace at Stirrups Restaurant.
Jazz Brunch
Sunday, November 3 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
As the weekend draws to a close, make your way to The Equestrian Hotel Terrace for an unforgettable brunch experience. Sip glasses of bubbling Champagne while enjoying brunch and listening to the soothing tunes of live jazz music. It's the perfect way to wind down your elevated weekend experience.
