Food & Wine Events
The Palm Beaches’ calendar is ripe with the flavor of the culinary arts. Season your stay and awaken the chef within. From four course dinners to events in the park, we feature sensory feasts for the entire family. Our food festivals and wine tastings will enliven your taste buds and make your imagination crave more.
Metropolitan Entertaining and Cooking Show
Spring 2010
The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show is the premiere consumer event in the nation for cooking and entertaining enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. The show this spring is guaranteed to be as exciting and star-studded as the last. Last year’s event held at the Americraft Expo Center in West Palm Beach.featured nearly 100 exhibitors, live cooking demonstrations by South Florida's hottest chefs, tasting and entertaining workshops, plus presentations from Food Network celebrities Paula Deen, Bobby Flay, and the Neelys.
Palm Beach Restaurant Month
Summer 2010
What started in 2008 as a weeklong celebration of first-class and star-rated, Palm Beach restaurants presenting a prix fixed, 3-course lunch or dinner menu at a sensational price, grew to a month and then to an entire summer in 2009. One can only imagine the incredible food, wine and delicious delights await the next in summer of 2010.
Flavor Palm Beach
September 2010
Year two of Flavor Palm Beach was just as tasty as the first heralding The Palm Beaches is a true dining destination. Throughout the county, 3-course dinners will define the flavors of South Florida. Whether you visit a café in the north or a Ristorante in the south, you can find the tastes you seek at a price you like. Save room for on your plate for September 2010.
Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival
December 2010
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Palm Beach
150 Worth Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561.832.2424
The Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival is the premier tasting event in Palm Beach. The event is held on beautiful Worth Avenue which provides a perfect setting for guests to enjoy food and wine from the most exclusive restaurants in and around Palm Beach.
Chocolate Decadence
Boca Raton
February 4, 2010
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Shops at Boca Center
5050 Town Center Circle
Boca Raton, FL 33486
561.620.4772x2
The Sweetest Party in Town in February each year, from Chocolate Decadence draws approximately 1,500 people from South Palm Beach County to taste and enjoy not only all things chocolate, but all things indulgent, including food, wine, jewelry and shopping.
A spectacular evening of sampling the finest chocolate from South Florida’s renowned restaurants, chocolatiers, manufacturers, caterers and more. Great food and wine, music and entertainment make this a truly decadent evening.
11th Annual Garlic Fest
Delray Beach
Feb 12-14, 2010
51 N. Swinton Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33444
561.243.7922
People come from all over come to feast on unique garlic inspired dishes including fest favorite - flaming shrimp scampi - in addition to garlic crab cakes, garlic bruschetta, garlic pizza, garlic Argentine BBQ with garlic black beans and rice, garlic Portobello sandwich and many other delicious and delectable dishes. And don't forget to try the garlic ice cream!
A la Carte in the Park
February 13, 2010
West Palm Beach
Meyer Amphitheatre -
104 Datura St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.822.1515
Palm Beach Festivals proudly presents Palm Beach County’s tastiest event, A La Carte in the Park; a Valentines celebration with great food, refreshing drinks, and world class entertainment in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach. Top and regional gourmet chefs will offer savory menu sample’s to compliment fine wines, craft beers and refreshing cocktails, while soulful musical talents grace the stage.
Irish Fest on Flagler
March 13-14, 2010
West Palm Beach
Meyer Amphitheater -
Down Town West Palm Beach
Palm Beach, FL 33407
561.627.6847
A fun for the whole family festival celebrating the St. Patrick's Day holiday with continuous Irish entertainment featuring 30 Irish bands, bagpipes, dancers, arts & crafts, children's games and rides, with foods and beverages from Ireland.
Boca Bacchanal
Boca Raton
March 19-21, 2010
501 Camino Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
561.395.6766 x101
Benefiting the Boca Raton Historical Society, the Boca Bacchanal is a three-day festival beginning with a reception and silent auction. A four-course dinner and a live auction follows. Enjoy local chefs and wine from around the world at this not to be missed event.
Reggae Fest
March 20-21, 2010
Bryant Park -
Lake Worth
Lakeside Drive
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Come celebrate spring with island flair along the Intracoastal at Bryant Park. This two day family festival features Caribbean food and live entertainment. Join us for a taste of the island spirit.
Black Gold Jubilee
April 17, 2010
Belle Glade
Torry Island -
5000 W. Canal St. North
Belle Glade, FL 33430
561.805.8733
End of harvest festival celebrating the area's agricultural roots and rich organic soil. This will be the 31st anniversary. This year's event will feature Adventure Races, a 5 K Walk/Run, free children's rides and games, vendor booths, free entertainment followed by fireworks at dusk.
Art and Jazz on the Avenue
Delray Beach
Select Thursdays
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Along Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561.279.1380 x3
Art and Jazz on the Avenue features live entertainment, open house specials and gallery exhibitions on select Thursdays. Check their website calendar for upcoming nights.
Clematis by Night
Every Thursday Evening
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Downtown West Palm Beach -
525 Clematis St.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561.822.1515
Looking for the area's Hot Spot to Chill? Clematis by Night is it! Chill out South Florida style every Thursday night in downtown West Palm Beach from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. in Centennial Square at the top of Clematis Street.
