Wilmington Wine & Food Festival

The Wilmington Wine & Food Festival brings together top area chefs with the best of the wine, beer, and spirits industry to celebrate and advance public appreciation for great food and drink. The festival provides a diverse range of epicurean experiences showcasing the area's unique and rich culture and history. Proceeds from the 2017 events will benefit local charities including Fruit First Ministries.

Don't miss these exciting events and the opportunity to sample hundreds of different wines and beers throughout the weekend paired with scrumptious bites from many of our best locally owned restaurants, caterers, and food trucks! Meet the chefs, wine makers, importers, and industry reps ready to share their knowledge and love for their craft.

Proceeds from the 2017 events will benefit local charities including Fruit First Ministries, HOOF Educational Farm Animal Sanctuary, and Ocean Cure.

The Wilmington Wine & Food Festival will give you the opportunity to experience exquisite culinary pairings from top area chefs and their notable wine selections. The weekend kicks off on Thursday with a Toast of the Town VIP event, followed by a Bourbon & BBQ Derby Cocktail Party on Friday serving up traditional Southern BBQ, while local mixologists vie for your vote for the favorite cocktail of the evening. The Corks & Forks Grand Tasting on Saturday features over a dozen restaurants from the Cape Fear region and 150 wine distributors from around the world. Enjoy the Bubbles, Brews and Street Eats event on Sunday with live music, local breweries, food trucks and sparkling wines. You won't want to miss this chance to enjoy the area's unique culture and history while advancing your appreciation for great wine and food!

Admission: Tickets range from $10 - $60 based on event chosen.

Thu., May 11