april 24-27, 2025
Centennial Park

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EVENTS

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FRIDAY April 25

feast: A Supper to savor

Indulge in an evening of culinary decadence as you dine al fresco at Centennial Park. Our FEAST kick-off dinner will be presented by 1 Hotel Nashville and in collaboration with some of the best chefs in Nashville. The outdoor supper will feature a multi-course seated dinner, with exceptional cocktail and wine pairings, plus live entertainment, fundraising for our charitable partners and more. See more details.

saturday april 26

grand tasting & Iron fork

Saturday will host the festival’s Grand Tasting with sampling booths from 80+ local restaurants, wines, and beverage brands. Guests will get to watch the Iron Fork Chef Competition, presented by US FOODS, and Mixology Competition take place, bid in our chef’s plate charity auction, experience sommelier-led wine seminars, presented by Corkdorks, try dozens of wines, cocktails and local sips while enjoying unlimited food. See more details.

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sunday april 27

FOOD FAIRE

Eat and shop until you drop at Food Faire, a gourmet market of locally made provisions. Peruse dozens of vendors selling goods, snacks and specialty treats. Munch it up at the VIP Brunch Garden, presented by Puckett’s Restaurant, then stop by the cookbook corner for signings some of your favorite local cookbook authors! Sip and stroll as you take in exciting entertainment on our main stage, like local chef demonstrations, interactive seminars, beverage sampling, live music and more. See more details.

In- Restaurant Dining experiences

Intimate dinners

Exceptional restaurants and chefs will invite guests to indulge in specialty pairings dinners across the city at select establishments during the week leading up to the festival weekend. Dinners will be hosted on Tuesday April 22 - Thursday April 24 and will feature unique beverage pairings, chef led conversations, specialty menus, collaborations and more. See more details.

Big Gay Brunch

Start your Saturday with delicious food, brunch cocktails and over-the-top entertainment at your choice of a handful of local establishments hosting their version of the biggest, loudest and proudest brunches in town. Hosted at restaurants across the city the morning and afternoon of April 26. See more details.

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What will you discover at MCFW?

Culinary Delights. Wine. Tasting Seminars. Unlimited Bites. Whiskey. Vendor Market. Food Trucks. Chef Competition. Sips. FEAST. Brunch GARDEN. Pairings. Live Music. artisan bites. Mixologist Demos. Shopping. Cookbook Recipes. LIVE FIRE COOKING. Chef roundtable. gourmet Eats. Celebrate. connect. Community.

Who we are

Music City Food & Wine Festival is brought to you by the team at FW Publishing that hosts dozens of beloved food and drink related events throughout the year.

MCFW will bring together several of the city's favorite festivities into one massive weekend celebrating Nashville’s cuisine and culture. Join us April 24- 27, 2025 for culinary delights from local restaurants, a lively chef competition, vendor market, sips from top wine and spirits brands, exceptional pairings dinners and entertaining brunches happening throughout the city.

MCFW invites locals and visitors alike to gather in the heart of Nashville to enjoy the city’s vast entertainment options, celebrate and enjoy its thriving culinary community and give back to charitable organizations that keep our hearts and stomachs full.