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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 7-9. The 2025 event is a renowned-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.
When & Where
The 2025 Ocala Food and Wine Festival begins in the evening of Friday, November 7, 2025 and runs through Sunday, November 9, 2025. All festivities are held throughout the Courtyard and Expo Center 1 at 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
Chef's Dinner
Friday, November 7 | 7:00 p.m.
The weekend begins in Stirrups Restaurant with an exquisite, multi-course dinner hosted by a signature chef and WEC’s own culinary masters. Each course is artfully prepared and thoughtfully paired by a different industry expert. Learn from the chefs as they present each course.
Grand Tasting
Saturday, November 8 | 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 renowned-chef-led demonstrations. Improve your cooking skills by attending an educational class with masters of the industry, breakout classes and cooking demonstrations.
Champagne Brunch
Sunday, November 9 | 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. It's the perfect way to wind down your elevated weekend experience.
