When is EPCOT Food & Wine Festival? Info on Disney ticket costs, concerts, scavenger hunts
Samantha NeelyReady to explore the globe while sampling delicious food and drinks and experiencing live entertainment?
The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is set to start next month, serving new and fan-favorite items alike for parkgoers to enjoy.
Presented by CORKCICLE, the festival is returning to its typical August start date. The last four festival years have started in July since the pandemic.
Where is EPCOT in Orlando?
Disney's EPCOT (Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow) is at 200 Epcot Center Drive in Lake Buena Vista.
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What is EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival?
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is an annual food festival held at the theme park, showcasing food and beverages from cuisines around the world. From the Americas to Asia and everywhere in between, the festival features booths that offer dozens of new items.
What are the dates for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival 2024?
The EPCOT Food and Wine Festival runs from Thursday, Aug. 29, to Saturday, Nov. 23.
Is there a separate ticket for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival? Is food included?
Admission to the basic festival is included with park admission, but guests must buy food and drink separately. Each booth offers small plates, usually $8 to $12.
Depending on the date, tickets for EPCOT are roughly $109 a day for all guests. To see tickets and Florida resident deals, see Disney's website.
How many booths are at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2024?
According to the Disney Food Blog, the festival will feature more than 25 Global Marketplace food booths. The menus for the booths have yet to be announced.
Concerts scheduled for 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in Orlando
The concerts are held nightly beginning Aug. 30, the day after the festival begins. There are three concerts each night: 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Here is the lineup:
- Aug. 30-31 – The Fray
- Sept. 1-2 – Sugar Ray
- Sept. 6-7 – Hoobastank
- Sept. 8-9 – Yellowcard (NEW)
- Sept. 13-14 – Tiffany
- Sept. 15-16 – MercyMe
- Sept. 20-21 – Sheila E.
- Sept. 22-23 – The Wanted (NEW)
- Sept. 27 – Luis Figueroa
- Sept. 28-29 – Mau Y Ricky (NEW)
- Sept. 30 – Jesse & Joy (NEW)
- Oct. 4-5 – Aloe Blacc (NEW)
- Oct. 6-7 – Joey Fatone & Friends
- Oct. 11-12 – We The Kings
- Oct. 13-14 – Switchfoot
- Oct. 18-19 – David Archuleta (NEW)
- Oct. 20-21 – Billy Ocean
- Oct. 25-28 – Hanson
- Nov. 1-2 – Haley Reinhart featuring Emily Estefan, Casey Abrams and Janel Parrish (NEW)
- Nov. 3-4 – Boyz II Men
- Nov. 8-9 – Magic! (NEW)
- Nov. 10-11 – Parmalee (NEW)
- Nov. 15-16 – Smash Mouth
- Nov. 17-18 – 98 Degrees
What are the scavenger hunts at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival?
The festival will offer three scavenger hunts for guests − Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, Emile’s Fromage Montage and Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit.
As of July 2024, details are released only for Emile’s Fromage Montage. The scavenger hunt allows guests to "travel the world and sample a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways."
What are the other festivals at EPCOT?
Can't make it to the theme park this fall? EPCOT has other festivals throughout the year:
- EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays: Nov. 29 through Dec. 30
- EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival: 2025, date unknown
- Celebrate the Creation of Art and Cuisine: 2025, date unknown
As with the International Food & Wine Festival, these are included in your park ticket.