Get ready for a food and wine lover’s dream come true at the 17th Annual Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, running from December 12–15, 2024. This four-day celebration is packed with world-class chefs, premium wines and beverages, and exciting events throughout Palm Beach County. Whether you’re a foodie, a wine connoisseur, or just looking for a memorable weekend, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival.
1. Event Dates: December 12-15, 2024
The festival spans four days, from Thursday, December 12, 2024, to Sunday, December 15, 2024. Events will be hosted across six cities in Palm Beach County, so you can enjoy the culinary magic wherever you are.
Twenty-five events will be hosted around Palm Beach County during the four-day festival, which most are already sold out. The events will be capped with the Grand Tasting, which will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center at 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach. The spacious venue offers ample room to explore food stations, taste wines, and interact with celebrity chefs and wine experts.
2. 17th Annual Celebration!
This year marks the 17th Annual Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, a tradition that has grown in prestige and size over the years. It promises to be the ultimate celebration of South Florida’s best chefs, top-tier wines, and an unforgettable atmosphere.
3. Grand Tasting: 60+ Restaurants and 100+ Wines
The 17th Annual Grand Tasting is the festival’s pinnacle event, taking place on Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. This walk-around tasting event will feature 60+ of South Florida’s top restaurants offering delectable dishes, while 100+ exceptional wines rated 90+ by Wine Spectator will be available for you to sample. In addition to wines, you’ll also be able to indulge in premium spirits tastings.
4. Celebrity Chefs & the Grand Chef Throwdown
The Grand Tasting will feature exciting culinary action, including the Grand Chef Throwdown. Three local chefs will compete for a $10,000 charity prize, with Maneet Chauhan, Tiffani Faison, and Robert Irvine acting as celebrity judges. It’s the perfect combination of food, friendly competition, and charitable giving. Plus, you can enjoy dishes from top chefs while mingling with other food lovers.
5. Giving Back: A Portion of Proceeds Benefits the Els for Autism Foundation
A portion of the festival’s proceeds will benefit the Els for Autism Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. By attending this culinary celebration, you will also indirectly be supporting this great cause.
6. Ticket Information
Tickets to the 17th Annual Grand Tasting are priced at $229 per person. This includes access to all food tastings, wine and spirit samplings, and live entertainment. Tickets for individual events across the festival are also available, but be sure to act fast—many events are already sold out. Please note that all festival events are 21+ only.
The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival is the perfect way to spend a weekend in South Florida, sampling the finest cuisine, top-tier wines, and enjoying a fun-filled social experience. Whether you’re attending the Grand Tasting or exploring other exclusive events, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable culinary celebration.
