Tampa Bay Food and Wine Festival: Grand Tasting
Sat Apr 12, 1:00 PM - Sat Apr 12, 4:00 PM
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The final day of the festival brings one of the most anticipated food events of the year: the day-long Grand Tasting, brought to you by Breakthru Beverage Florida, presented by GOYA Foods, and hosted by Publix. At this unforgettable celebration of food, wine, cocktails, and live local music at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, guests gather to savor mouthwatering bites from more than 40 of Tampa Bay’s top restaurants. To add to the fun, this year introduces the event’s Official Bank Partner and the newest host of the Best of the Fest Contest—First Horizon. Guests will cast their vote at the Grand Tasting for the Best Bite of the Day, crowning one restaurant as the ultimate champion of the festival. Get ready to explore endless cocktail and wine pavilions, visit sponsor lounges and shaded experiences, and enjoy live demos at the Publix Culinary Showcase Kitchen Stage. With hundreds of flavors to sample in a vibrant, riverfront setting, the Grand Tasting is the ultimate showcase of Tampa’s thriving culinary scene and a perfect way to close out the festival.