The Music City Food & Wine Festival is set to make its highly anticipated debut from April 24 to 27, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. This premier culinary event will highlight the vibrant food scene of Nashville, featuring renowned chefs, exceptional wine and spirits, and memorable dining experiences. Hosted in the scenic Centennial Park and various top restaurants across the city, the festival invites food enthusiasts to enjoy the unique flavors that make Nashville a culinary hotspot.
The festival, organized by locals for locals, will feature popular events such as the Nashville Scene’s prestigious Iron Fork competition and introduce new events to enhance the multi-day experience. The star-studded culinary lineup includes notable chefs like Vivek Surti of Tailor, 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists Julio Hernandez of Maiz de la Vida and Dung “Junior” Vo of Noko and Kase x Noko, among others.
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Additional participants include Chris Crary, executive chef of 1 Hotel Nashville, Deb Paquette and Jess Lambert of Etch and etc., Hal Holden-Bache of Lockeland Table, Giovanna Orsino of Tutti da Gio, Margot McCormack and Hadley Long of Margot Cafe & Bar, Arnold Myint of International Market, Mark Grimes of Deacon’s New South and Puckett’s Restaurant, and Edgar Victoria of Alebrije. More chefs and culinary stars will be announced in the coming weeks.
The 2025 Music City Food & Wine Festival will offer a variety of events catering to every type of foodie. The Intimate Dinner Series will open the weekend, with dinners hosted at Tailor, Bourbon Steak, Maiz de la Vida, Deacon’s New South, and Margot Cafe & Bar. On Friday night, the Feast: A Supper to Savor will be held under the stars in Centennial Park, featuring a multicourse dinner with wine pairings prepared by talented chefs.
Saturday will host the festival’s main event, the Grand Tasting, showcasing samples from over 40 wine and spirit brands, along with bites from Nashville’s top restaurants. Participating restaurants include Noko, Limo Peruvian, Deacon’s New South, Sushi | Bar, and many others. Guests can also enjoy the Mixology Competition and the Iron Fork chef competition, presented by US Foods, where chefs must impress judges with dishes featuring a secret ingredient.
The weekend will also feature the Food Faire Market and Brunch Garden, wine and spirits seminars, cooking demonstrations, cookbook author signings, and the Big Gay Brunch at various restaurants. A full schedule is available on the festival website.
Tickets for the festival are now available for purchase, with options including the Culinary Connoisseur Pass, Weekend VIP Pass, Grand Tasting VIP, and General Admission.
The event is made possible by sponsors such as US Foods, 1 Hotel Nashville, Centennial Park Conservancy, Visit Music City, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Southbound Tequila, among others. The festival aims to positively impact the community through partnerships with nonprofit organizations like the Centennial Park Conservancy, The Nashville Food Project, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit musiccityfoodandwinefest.com.
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