The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival returns Dec. 10 to 13, 2026, with four days of dinners, brunches and walk-around tastings across Palm Beach County, ending with the 19th annual Grand Tasting on Sunday, Dec. 13. Tickets are on sale now, and the early price on the Grand Tasting goes up after Nov. 13.

Who is cooking

The festival's featured talent this year includes Daniel Boulud, Stephanie Izard, Mauro Colagreco, Maneet Chauhan, Robert Irvine, Michelle Bernstein, Mike Lata, Karen Akunowicz and Tristen Epps-Long. Wine Spectator is the festival's grand sponsor, and a portion of the proceeds benefits Els for Autism.

The schedule

Thursday, Dec. 10

  • Dinner at Florie's with Taub Family Vineyards, Four Seasons Resort: five-course seated dinner with wine pairings, 7 p.m., $275
  • SPICE with Bouchaine Vineyards, Stage Kitchen & Bar: four-course seated dinner with wine pairings, 7 p.m., $275
  • PBFWF at Oceano: walk-around tasting, 7 p.m., $225

Friday, Dec. 11

  • Lunch at Café Chardonnay with wines by Greg Brewer: four-course seated lunch, noon, $200
  • Festival Kick-Off Party with Robert Mondavi Winery, The Belgrove Resort & Spa: walk-around tasting, 7 p.m., $175
  • An Evening With David Burke & Friends, SeaHawk Prime by David Burke: walk-around tasting, 7 p.m., $225

Saturday, Dec. 12

  • Brennan's pop-up at Pistache French Bistro, part of the OpenTable Dining Series: four-course seated brunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $80 (repeats Sunday)
  • Arthur & Sons' Disco Brunch: four-course seated brunch, noon, $200
  • Par-Tee at The Park, presented by The Ice Cream Club: walk-around tasting, noon, $175
  • Maneet's Bollywood Experience with Revana Vineyards, Ela Curry & Cocktails: walk-around tasting, 7 p.m., $125
  • Bubbles & Bites, PGA National Resort: walk-around tasting, 7 p.m., $225
  • A Night at The Ben, presented by Cheney Brothers, The Ben Hotel: walk-around tasting, 7 p.m., $225

Sunday, Dec. 13

  • Brennan's pop-up at Pistache, day two: seated brunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $80
  • The 19th annual Grand Tasting, presented by The Palm Beaches, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center: 2 to 6 p.m.

The Grand Tasting, and the Nov. 13 price change

The Grand Tasting is the festival's largest event, with more than 50 restaurants and more than 100 wineries listed by the festival. Early-bird tickets are $179 per person. After Nov. 13, the price rises to $229.

The festival also sells multi-event packages through its Palm Beach Hopper option, which discounts tickets when several events are bought together.

Before you buy

Every event is 21 and over unless noted otherwise, and tickets are not refundable or exchangeable. The festival notes that events, prices, chefs, venues, dates and times can change. Tickets, the full lineup and event details are at pbfoodwinefest.com, and the box office is at 800-210-0689.

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