Events occur daily 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Culinary Demonstrations - $11 & $13 per person, tax included. Epcot® admission required.
Learn from celebrated chefs and beverage professionals at these 45-minute culinary sessions; pick up a few tips and, best of all, taste the demonstrated dish and beverage! Daily: 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. *

Mixology Seminars - $12 per person, tax included. Epcot® admission required. -NEW!
It's happy hour time! Watch a skilled Mixologist demonstrate the art of preparing new and classic cocktails (plus sample the prepared concoctions). Daily: 6 p.m.

Scent Demonstration - $13 per person, tax included. Epcot® admission required. -NEW!
Join Chandler Burr for one of the most unusual and fascinating double-culinary experiences, a meal made entirely of scents—with an edible tasting of one of the courses by our Disney chefs. Sunday, October 2, 2:45 p.m.–4 p.m.

Wine/Beverage Seminars - $10 & $12 per person, tax included. Epcot® admission required.
Meet a featured winery principal or beverage expert, learn a handful of tips, and sample the selected wines/beverages.
Daily: 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Authors without Borders included with your Epcot® admission. Hosted by Ocean Spray® Craisins® Brand Dried Cranberries
Listen to renowned authors from the food and beverage industries speak about popular topics.
Select Fridays–Sundays, times vary.

Authentic Taste Seminars included with your Epcot® admission. Hosted by Driscoll's® Only The Finest Berries™
Each of these 30-minute seminars celebrates the origins, properties and history of pure ingredients.
Friday–Sundays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Book Signings and Meet & Greets included with your Epcot® admission.
Chat with celebrated authors and/or personalities and have your purchased book/merchandise autographed!For daily schedules, visit the Festival Information Desk.

Home Entertaining Seminar — Hosted by HGTV NEW!
In this 30-minute seminar, you'll get tips to create the ultimate entertainment room from HGTV celebrity designers!
Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Sept. 30–Oct. 2 – Vern Yip, "HGTV Design Star "and "HGTV Urban Oasis"
Oct. 7–9 – Monica Pedersen, "Designed to Sell"
Oct. 14–16 – Erin Loechner, "Design Happens"
Oct. 21–23 – Taniya Nayak, "Designed to Sell" and "House Hunters on Vacation"
Oct. 28–30 – Kim Stoegbauer, "On-line Party Inspiration"
Nov. 4–6 – Lisa LaPorta, "Designed to Sell"
Nov. 11–13 – Emily Henderson, "Secrets From A Stylist" and "HGTV Design Star" winner season 5
Subject to change without notice.

Bottle Signings included with your Epcot® admission.
Meet the winemaker and have your purchased bottle of wine autographed for a great souvenir or that special occasion! Please check the daily schedules for topics and presenters or visit the Festival Information Desk.

Seasons of the Vine included with your Epcot® admission.
This seven-minute journey provides a "behind-the-scenes introduction" to wine growing. This film will run continuous shows throughout the day.

Intermissions Café - Hosted by Kobrand™
A special way to start your day or "wine" down in the evening— featuring wine, cheese and light snacks!

The Cellar
Hundreds of wines from the cellars of prestigious wineries showcased throughout the Festival.Also features spirits, beers, and a collection of unique bottles.

The Stockpot Shop
Here, you'll find commemorative items such as the event poster, Festival cookbook and a great selection of cooking and entertaining products.

Tasteful Chapters
It's the official book signing location for celebrity chefs and authors. Please check the daily schedules for featured authors and personalities.

MARKETPLACE DISCOVERY PASSPORT — Hosted by Disney Vacation Club®.
Let the journey begin! Pick up your Festival Marketplace Discovery Passport, then use it to travel to a world of flavors! Be sure to get your passport stamped at each Marketplace, each with their own unique design.
Available at the Festival Welcome Center or at any Disney Vacation Club Information Center.

The Cranberry Bog display — Hosted by Ocean Spray® Craisins® Dried Cranberries -NEW!
Respect the cranberry! After all, it's one of only three fruits native to North America. Here, you can visit your own cranberry bog, learn the harvesting process, plus discover this fruit's versatility and unique health benefits.

*Subject to change without notice.

Times and Locations vary throughout the Event

First Bites Opening Reception at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival
A sneak peek of the Festival before it is officially open to the public! You’ll find samplings from the International Marketplaces, Wine Seminars, Culinary Demonstrations, plus entertainment with performances by Taylor Dayne!
Located in the Festival Welcome Center, hosted by Keegan Gerhard and Pam Smith.

Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Thursday, Sep. 29 from 6:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Price: $175 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.


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The Magic of Healthy Living Dinner -NEW!
Hosted by Driscolls® Only The Finest Berries™
Come enjoy a family-oriented healthy dinner with celebrated chefs (and dads) such as Andrew Zimmern, "Top Chef" Alumnus Bryan Voltaggio and Chris Cosentino from "Chef vs. City." Learn how to prepare fun, four-course meals and flavorful nonalcoholic beverages.

Where: Chef’s Showcase, Festival Center
When: Saturday, Oct. 29 from 5 p.m.–7 p.m.
Price: $95 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.

Due to demand, 36 seats have been added to this event!


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"3D" Disney's Dessert Discovery
Hosted by DeKuyper® Cordials & Liqueurs
Select Friday evenings become truly delicious with a variety of desserts and samplings of cordials certain to please any sweet tooth. Afterward, enjoy V.I.P. viewing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.
SOLD OUT for 10/28

Where: World ShowPlace Pavilion
When: Fridays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 from 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Fridays, Oct. 28 & Nov. 4, 11 from 8 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Price: $55 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.

Sweet Seats privileges are an additional $25. ($80 per person, plus tax, gratuity included)


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Sweet Sundays
Hosted by MARTINI®
Begin your day with a breakfast buffet, sparkling wines and a highly acclaimed pastry chef or baker demonstrating the preparation of three desserts (you can try those, too!).

Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Sundays from 10 a.m.–noon
Price: $90 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.

October 2 - John Hui, The Lodge at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach, CA
October 9 - Buddy Valastro, Carlo’s Bakery, Hoboken, NJ
October 16 - Frederic Monti, Corporate Pastry Chef, PreGel America
October 23 - Gale Gand, Tru, Chicago IL
October 30 - Geraldine Randlesome, Creative Cutters, Ontario, Canada
November 6 - David Guas, Bayou Bakery Coffee Bar and Eatery, Arlington, VA
November 13 - Warren Brown/Mary Myers, CakeLove and Love Café, Washington, D.C.
Subject to change without notice.
Red color denotes a sold out date


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The Discovery of Chocolate -NEW!
This sweet experience on select Sunday afternoons is an opportunity to learn (and taste) more about chocolate from professional "Chocolatiers." Chocolate samplings, with spirited beverages and/or paired wines.

Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Sunday, Oct 9, 16 and Nov 6 2:45 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
Price: $70 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.

October 9 - Jean Pierre Wybauw, Chocolate & Sugar Confectionery Consultancy
October 16 - Julian Rose, Moonstruck Chocolates, Portland, OR
November 6 - Jean-Rene Thiery, Le Cordon Bleu, Orlando, FL
Subject to change without notice.
Red color denotes a sold out date


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Kitchen Memories -NEW!
A celebrated chef demonstrates how to prepare an appetizer, main course and dessert.A notable winery representative will pair each course. And throughout, the lunch will touch upon the joyful memories we have "cooked up" in the kitchen.

Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Fridays from 10 a.m.–noon
Price: $110 & $150 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.

September 30 -
(price $110) Scott Hunnel and Eric Herbitschek, Victoria & Albert’s, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

October 7 -
(price $110) John Stewart & Duskie Estes, AZU restaurant + farm and Black Pig Meat Co., Santa Rosa, CA

October 14 -
(price $110) Alan Wong, Alan Wong’s Restaurants, Honolulu, HI

October 21 -
(price $150) Robert Irvine, Robert Irvine’s Eat!Hilton Head Island, SC

October 28 -
(price $150) Charles Mattocks, Disney’s BoardWalk

November 4 -
(price $110) Art Smith, Table Fifty-Two, Chicago, IL

November 11 -
(price $110) Suvir Saran, Devi Restaurant, New York City, NY

Subject to change without notice.
Red color denotes a sold out date


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Vertical Wine Tasting
It’s one thing to be a Napa winery, it’s quite another to be a Napa Legend. Join Winemasters, Ted Edwards and John Blazonk, in a tasting of 10 vintages from the Napa legend, Freemark Abbey. With a history like no other winery, it earned a spot center-stage at the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting.

Vintages to be shown (subject to change):
1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007

Where: California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
When: Saturday, Nov 5 Reception from 1 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Vertical Presentation 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.
Price: $225 per person, plus tax, gratuity included.


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Epcot® Wine Schools
This afternoon session engages the flavors and traditions of distinctive wine cultures as you taste several regional wines!

Where: Wonders Retreat at Festival Welcome Center
When: Select Sundays from 1 p.m.–3 p.m. and Light Reception from 3 p.m.–4 p.m.
Price: $135 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.

October 9 - Evan Goldstein MS, "Argentina ‘en fuego’"
October 16 - Fred Dame MS & Brian Koziol- MS- "Compare and Contrast Wines from Around the World"
October 23 - Andrea Robinson MS - "Burgundy and Beyond"
October 30 - Charl du Plesis, Winemaker, Spice Route Winery - "South African Wines"
November 6 - Sharron McCarthy CSW – "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered by Italian Wines?"
Subject to change without notice.
Red color denotes a sold out date


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Cheese Seminars
Say "Cheese!" An exceptional opportunity to learn more about cheese from Fromagers. Featured cheeses will be tasted and paired with selected wines and/or beers.

Where: Festival Welcome Center
When: Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Price: $75 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.

October 1 - France, Eastern - Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
October 8 - Italy - Erin Hedley, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
October 15 - Old World Mountain - Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
October 22 - Spain - Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
October 29 - United States - David Gremmels, Rogue Creamery, Central Point, OR
November 5 - France, Western - Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
November 12 - Old World Maritime - Max McCalman, Artisanal Premium Cheese Center in New York City
Subject to change without notice.
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Tequila Tasting
Come taste authentic Mexican Tequila and learn about the history and traditions around its production from a true Tequila Master.
HINT: Try the appetizers as well!
SOLD OUT for 10/8 only

Where: La Cava del Tequila, Mexico Pavilion at Epcot®
When: Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m.–1 p.m.
Price: $45 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.


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Mexico Tequila Lunch -NEW!
These tastings will complement a selected Mexican regional cuisine and offer Festival Guests the opportunity to learn more about Tequila and spirits.
SOLD OUT for 10/2, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 & 11/5

Where: La Hacienda de San Angel, Mexico Pavilion at Epcot®
When: Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Price: $65 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.


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Italian White Truffle Lunch -NEW!
Five courses...all with white truffles imported directly from Alba, Italy, and paired with Batisiolo wines from the Piedmont region.

Where: Tutto Italia Ristorante, Italy Pavilion at Epcot®
When: Sunday, October 23 12 p.m.–3 p.m.
Price: $175 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.


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Italy Food & Beer Pairing -NEW!
Try a pairing of pizza and regional Italian beers.

Where: Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, Italy Pavilion at Epcot®
When: Tuesdays from 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Price: $50 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.
Dates 10/4 & 10/25 SOLD OUT


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Italy Food & Wine Pairing
A wine representative, as well as a manager, from Tutto Italia Ristorante will be presenting four courses of food from all over Italy, paired with a different wine.

Where: Tutto Italia Ristorante, Italy Pavilion at Epcot®
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Price: $65 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.
Dates 10/22 & 11/9 SOLD OUT


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Italy Dessert & Wine Pairing -NEW!
Join the Executive Pastry Chef of Tutto Italia Ristorante for exquisite desserts and fine wines from Italy that have never been previously served in the U.S.!

Where: Tutto Italia Ristorante, Italy Pavilion at Epcot®
When: Thursdays from 2 p.m.–4 p.m.
Price: $50 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.
Thursday 10/6 SOLD OUT


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French Regional Lunches
Each week, you can discover the cuisine and wine from a different region in France. Lunch will be prepared and paired with wines presented by a visiting winery principal.

Where: Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion at Epcot®
When: Select Fridays & Sundays
from 12 p.m.–3:30 p.m
Price: $99 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.

September 30 - Bordeaux - Chateau Larose Trintaudon and Friends presented by Mark Diamond
October 7 - Tour de France - Georges Duboeuf, Andre Lurton, Sauvion, Vidal Fleury, Pierre Sparr presented by Jose Hernandez
October 9 - Bordeaux - Andre Lurton presented by Jose Hernandez
October 14 - Côtes du Rhône - Jean Luc Colombo presented by Lydia Tremble
October 16 - Côtes du Rhône - Jean Luc Colombo presented by Lydia Tremble
October 21 - Burgundy - J.C. Boisset presented by Gregory Patriat
October 23 - Burgundy - J.C. Boisset presented by Gregory Patriat
October 28 - Alsace - Maison Pierre Sparrpresented by Bernard Sparr
October 30 - Alsace - Maison Pierre Sparrpresented by Bernard Sparr
November 4 - Champagne - Nicolas Feuillatepresented by Pascal Boye
November 6 - Champagne - Nicolas Feuillatepresented by Lori Barranon
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Best of Bocuse dinner
Presented by Jean Luc Colombo
Chef Paul Bocuse has been a 3-star Michelin chef for 47 years and is the 20th century's most influential and revered culinary icon. Chef Francesco Santin, longtime chef at Paul Bocuse's 3-star restaurant in Lyon, will be serving five courses and award-winning wine, showcasing the most legendary food in the culinary world.

Where: Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion at Epcot®
When: Monday, November 7 from 6:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
Price: $245 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Includes Chef Paul Bocuse's latest cookbook: Best of Paul Bocuse.—Epcot® admission required.


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Taste, Shake, and Indulge Like the French
The #1 French Liqueur, family-owned and operated since 1827, offers this unique experience to taste its range of exceptional Cognac-based liqueurs.

Where: Bistro de Paris, France Pavilion at Epcot®
When: Select Saturdays from 2:30 p.m.–4 p.m., October 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5
Price: $55 per person, plus tax, gratuity included - Epcot® admission required.


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Food & Wine Pairings
After noon, you'll find these sessions are great opportunities to discover a marriage of three regional wines with regional cuisines from Japan and Morocco. Featured wines and menu selections will change daily.

Where: Tokyo Dining, Japan Pavilion, Epcot®
When: Mondays from 3:30 p.m–5:00 p.m.
Price: $55 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required. Where: Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco Pavilion, Epcot®
When: Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m–5:00 p.m.
Price: $55 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.


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Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining
Welcome to a magical and memorable meal! The featured resident chef will prepare a magnificent culinary experience, as a hosting winery presents the accompanying wines for each dinner.

Chef: Frank Brough
Where: The Wave... of American Flavors
When: October 6, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $155 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Chris Albano
Where: The Dining Room - Wolfgang Puck Grand Café
When: October 12, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $140 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Brian Piasecki
Where: California Grill
When: October 13, 6:00 p.m.
Price: $250 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Kevin Dundon
Where: Raglan Road ™ Irish Pub and Restaurant
When: October 18, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $120 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Tony Mantuano
Where: Portobello Country Italian Trattoria
When: October 20, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $150 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Chef Jens Dahlmann and Chefs of Epcot®
Where: Epcot® - Wonder’s Retreat
When: October 21, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $195* per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Scott Hunnel
Where: Victoria & Albert’s
When: October 23, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $1495 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Craig Schleider
Where: The Hollywood Brown Derby Restaurant
When: October 27, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $155* per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Dennis Thompson
Where: Jiko—The Cooking Place
When: October 27, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $195 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Brian Piasecki
Where: California Grill
When: October 27, 6:00 p.m.
Price: $250 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Phillip Ponticelli
Where: Citricos
When: November 1, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $175 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: TBD
Where: Fulton’s Crab House
When: November 2, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $150 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Tim Keating
Where: Flying Fish Café
When: November 3, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $175 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Chef Jens Dahlmann and Chefs of Epcot®
Where: Radeberger Beer Dinner
When: November 3, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $155* per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Anthony R. De Luca
Where: Yachtsman Steakhouse
When: November 9, 12:00 p.m.
Price: $175 per person, plus tax, gratuity included

Chef: Armando Abreu
Where: Bongos Cuban Café™
When: November 10, 6:30 p.m.
Price: $125 per person, plus tax, gratuity included
*Theme Park admission is required for these dining events. All appearances, presentations and events are subject to change without notice.


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Party for the Senses
Feast on this tribute to the sensory arts! Begin your evening with a reserved seat at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre. Following the show, wander among tempting tasting stations. Returning this year, Cirque du Soleil®, featuring awe-inspiring acts!

Where: World ShowPlace Events Pavilion
When: Select Saturdays, October 8, 15, 22 & November 5, 12 from 7:30 p.m.– 10 p.m. (Wine View Lounge: 7:15 p.m.–10 p.m.)
Price: $145 per person, plus tax, gratuity included—Epcot® admission required.

Wine View Lounge privileges are an additional $115. ($260 per person, plus tax, gratuity included)

All Wine View Lounge dates now SOLD OUT


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*Subject to change without notice.