All city favorites will gather at Centennial Park for the Music City Food & Wine Festival. Locals and visitors are invited to celebrate the culture and cuisine. This four-day celebration will keep everyone’s heart and stomach full. From mixology competitions to sips from top wines, it is a must-attend!
Highlights
- Join the celebrations of flavors and music at the Music City Food & Wine Festival in April.
- Cooking demonstrations, competitions, and tasting samples will be offered by renowned chefs.
- Locals and visitors are encouraged to buy their tickets before the sale ends.
Celebrate Nashville’s Cuisine and Culture
Music City Food & Wine Festival is not just a gathering of food enthusiasts. It is a tribute to Nashville’s culinary heritage. Therefore, this event is an amalgamation of diverse flavors, contemporary creativity, music, and diverse skillful competitions. This event is an appreciation of the skills of people in the food industry.
Event Highlights
The events are lined up in different categories, some at the same location and some at different venues. The event line-up is mentioned in brief here. The website can be visited for detailed information.
On the first day of the festival, that is Thursday, 3 Intimate Dinners will be hosted at 3 different venues. The timings are also the same, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Chef Vivek Surti of Tailor, Chef Julio Hernandez of Maiz de la Vida, and Chefs Mark Grimes & Sean Finley in Deacon’s New South will host the dinner at the respective venues.
Feast: A Supper to Savor will take place from 6 pm to 9 pm on Friday at Centennial Park. Some of the best chefs and wine experts will make the night memorable for diners.
Start the Saturday with Big Gay Brunch from 10 am to 1 pm. L.A. Jackson and 1 Hotel Nashville will serve delicious food, brunch cocktails, and live entertainment as part of the festival.
After brunch, move to Centennial Park for the Grand Tasting and Iron Fork Competition. This part is the heart of the festival and will be conducted from 5:30 to 9:30 pm.
Sunday events will begin at 10 a.m. There will be a Food fair market and VIP Brunch Garden. Eat, shop, dance, and witness culinary beauty at Centennial Park on the festival’s final day!
- Where: Centennial Park Great Lawn, 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203
- When: April 24-27, 2025
Tickets
Tickets for the festival are available on the official website. There are different categories of tickets with varying benefits. Visitors are suggested to book their tickets in advance to avoid missing this weekend.
Culinary Connoisseur Pass – $399.00
The ticket includes all the perks of a Weekend VIP Pass and a seat at FEAST dinner.
Weekend VIP Pass – $225
Perks of Grand Tasting VIP ticket and access to Sunday Food Faire VIP Brunch Garden, hosted on Sunday, April 27, from 10 am to 12 pm at Centennial Park.
Grand Tasting VIP – $150
Perks of a General Admission ticket and dedicated VIP entry lines. Reserved seats in the wine-tasting tent and by the main stage to watch the Iron Fork Chef and Mixology Competitions.
Grand Tasting General Admission – $99
Access to Grand Tasting hosted at Centennial Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm. This all-indulgent ticket includes food and beverage samples from 30+ local restaurants.
Cuisine and thriving culinary community in Nashville is one of a kind. This four-day celebration is an opportunity to explore and enjoy. From live chef competitions to numerous tasting samples along with music, visitors will feel the ecstasy at the festival.
