2026 Ocala Food & Wine Fest

November 6-8, 2026, (all day) 
Ocala Food & Wine Festival  

The Ocala Food & Wine Festival is a three-day, chef-led culinary celebration featuring culinary competition, beer, wine and spirits tastings and samples of extraordinary cuisine. Event proceeds benefit the Public Education Foundation of Marion County ProStart Program.   

Join us for three days of exceptional cuisine at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. This exclusive weekend is your invitation to indulge with talented chefs, elegant events and world-class accommodations.  

EVENT TICKETS

• Saturday, November 7: Grand Tasting | 1pm-5pm | WEC Exposition Center 1 
  $150 per person  
  
  


• Sunday, November 8: Jazz Brunch | 10am-1pm | Lallie’s Covered Pavilion 
  $135 per person
  
  


• Ticket Bundle: Saturday, November 7-Sunday, November 8 
  $425 per person | Enjoy a special packaged rate when you bundle the: 

o   Grand Tasting | Saturday, November 7 | 1pm-5pm

o   Grand Prix Dining Experience: Ocala Food & Wine Festival Edition | Saturday, November 7 | 6:30pm 

o   Jazz Brunch | Sunday, November 8 | 10am-1pm 

$3 online service fee and taxes additional. 

STAY PACKAGES 

·       Five-Star Festival Package  
Make it a weekend with the Five-Star Festival Package, offering exclusive access to the Chefs’ Dinner. Book the package to fully immerse yourself in gourmet cuisine and luxurious comfort at The Equestrian Hotel or The Riding Academy Hotel.   

Explore additional event information:
ocalafoodandwinefest.com.
21+ events. Marketing in partnership with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.  

Please Note: 

• EVENTS ARE 21+. 


• No refund will be given within 48 hours of the event, unless the event is canceled by World Equestrian Center – Ocala due to inclement weather. 


• $3 online service fee and taxes additional. Please review the checkout page for a breakdown of applicable taxes and online service fees before finalizing your order. 


• Please refer to ocalafoodandwinefest.com for additional event information, including the full event schedule.  

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If you have questions regarding this event, please reach out to: 
Kim Kent, Special Events Manager at [email protected]