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Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival
Celebrity chefs, grand tastings and chef dinners across the Palm Beaches every December.
About the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival
The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival gathers celebrity and local chefs for a long weekend of tastings, dinners and demonstrations across the Palm Beaches. Its December timing makes it a highlight of the early high season.
Events are ticketed individually; the Grand Tasting is the best introduction if you only choose one.
Festival highlights
Grand Tasting
The festival's flagship walk-around tasting event.
Chef dinners
Collaborative dinners from visiting and local chefs.
Holiday-season timing
A great kickoff to South Florida's peak season.
What to eat
- Grand tasting bites from top chefs
- Chef dinners and brunches
- Wine and spirits seminars
Tips for visiting
- Choose the Grand Tasting for the broadest sampling.
- Many events are 21+.
- Book dinners as soon as tickets go on sale.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival?
The next edition is scheduled for December 10, 2026 to December 13, 2026, per the organizer. Typical timing: Early-to-mid December.
Where is the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival held?
Multiple venues across the Palm Beaches in Palm Beach, FL (Palm Beach County, South Florida).
Is the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival free?
No, it is a ticketed event. Individually ticketed events.
What food is served at the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival?
Popular items include grand tasting bites from top chefs; chef dinners and brunches; wine and spirits seminars.
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Florida Food Festival is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival or its organizers. Event details change; please verify dates, hours and prices with the official organizer before you go. Photos are illustrative.