The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival (PBFWF) returns for its 18th edition with an all-star lineup of events set to take over Palm Beach County from December 11 to 14, 2025. Hosted in partnership with Wine Spectator, the four-day festival will feature 22 unique experiences ranging from elegant seated dinners to lively tastings, chef collaborations, brunches, and kid-friendly classes. Tickets are on sale now at PBFoodWineFest.com.

With celebrated chefs, premium wines, and luxurious venues, this year’s program balances exciting debuts with beloved favorites—bringing together the best in food, wine, and hospitality under the South Florida sun.

New Experiences and Festival Favorites

Among this year’s new events are:

• PBFWF at Oceano: A walk-around tasting with star chefs like Michelle Bernstein and Joe Flamm
• HMF Social: Afternoon bites and bubbles at HMF’s iconic Wine Spectator Grand Award–winning venue
• Par-Tee at The Park: Open-air tasting with creative bites from Ashley Christensen, Mike Lata, and more
• Bubbles & Bites: A Yacht Rock Experience: A retro poolside celebration with wine, cocktails, and live yacht rock classics

Fan-favorite events returning in 2025 include:

• Daniel & Friends: A brunch hosted by Chef Daniel Boulud at Café Boulud
• The Grand Tasting: Over 100 wineries and top chefs at the Palm Beach County Convention Center
• The First Bite, Dinner at Florie’s, and Chef Welcome Party, all featuring nationally recognized culinary talent

Wine Spectator Partnership & Philanthropy

Thanks to its partnership with Wine Spectator, all wines poured during the festival are rated 90+, ensuring a world-class experience for wine lovers. The Grand Tasting will once again serve as the finale event, spotlighting over 100 wineries and including the Grand Chef Throwdown where three local chefs compete for a $10,000 prize benefitting a local charity.

Continuing its philanthropic mission, the Festival will once again support the Els for Autism Foundation, an international nonprofit supporting individuals with autism and their families.

Ticket Details and Packages

Individual tickets range from $50 to $350, with events spanning brunch, lunch, dinners, and tastings. Early bird pricing is available for the Grand Tasting until September 30. Special packages include:

• Pick 4, Save 15%
• Pick 3, Save 10%

More information and full event details are available at pbfoodwinefest.com.

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