The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival is the premier culinary event in Broward County! Featuring activations throughout the year and culminating with a week-long celebration, the festival puts the spotlight on Greater Fort Lauderdale’s hospitality industry all year long. Produced by 66 Productions, VLFWF showcases Broward County’s renowned and emerging chefs, restaurateurs, and local food & beverage establishments. A portion of all proceeds from the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
BBQ at the Beach
Friday, January 17
Get saucy with the Visit Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival for BBQ at the Beach presented by Demesmin & Dover. This annual feast of BBQ makes it’s debut at an all new waterfront location, Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park. Join us with pitmasters from local and nationally renowned BBQ joints while they compete for the title of ‘BBQ Champion’ of the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival. This VIP experience has all the smoke and will take place outdoors at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade Park. #ReleaseYourInnerFoodie with BBQ bites and sips throughout the evening amongst the waterfront breeze with live music. View Details
The Grand Tasting
Saturday, January 18
Release Your Inner Foodie!
Celebrate the culinary revolution sweeping throughout the Greater Fort Lauderdale region. Taking place at the beautiful Las Olas Oceanside Park, featuring more than 100 food & beverage tastings, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, and live music, The Grand Tasting at VLFWF solidifies itself as Broward County’s signature food & wine event. A portion of all proceeds benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. View Details
Beachside Brunch
Sunday, January 19
Join us for Beachside Brunch hosted by the beloved Food Network Star Chef Nancy Fuller, known for her warm hospitality and farm-to-table expertise. This exquisite culinary experience allows attendees to indulge in delectable brunch fare expertly prepared by some of the top culinary talent in Greater Fort Lauderdale. This event promises to be a relaxed and gourmet affair where every bite is savored with views of the tranquil beach. View Details
Picnic in the Park
Sunday, January 19
The conclusion of the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival is Picnic in the Park presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Round up the family, chairs, and blankets as we host a day that’s fun for the entire family! This FREE event promises to be fun-filled with Curated Food Trucks, Family Friendly Cooking Demos, Live Entertainment, Local Artisan Vendors, the JDCH Teddy Bear Clinic, Adult Beverages for the Parents and much more! Picnic in the Park presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is FREE to attend and open to all ages. View Details