Culinary Delights. Wine. Tasting Seminars. Unlimited Bites. Whiskey. Vendor Market. Food Trucks. Chef Competition. Sips. Gospel Brunch. Pairings. Live Music. Mixologist Demos. Shopping. Cookbook Recipes. Live Fire. Chef Showcase. Workshops. Artisan Eats. Community.

EVENTS

EVENTS

FRIDAY

DINE AL FRESCO

Indulge in an evening of culinary decadence as you dine al fresco at Centennial Park. Our kick-off dinner will be curated for the culinary connoisseur and presented in partnership with some of the best chefs and wine experts in Nashville, and will feature a multi-course seated dinner, cocktail and wine pairings while raising funds for our charitable partners with exceptional auction experiences and more.

saturday

grand tasting & Iron fork

Saturday will host the festival’s Grand Tasting with sampling booths from 50+ local restaurants, bars and sponsoring beverage brands. Guests will get to watch the Iron Fork chef competition and Mixology Competition take place, bid in our chef’s plate charity auction, experience specialty wine pairings, sip on dozens of cocktails and local brews while enjoying unlimited food then casting their vote for the Best Bite of the Night.

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sunday

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. Brunch it up at the Biscuits and Bloody Mary Garden. Plus, stop by the cookbook corner for meet + greets with some of your favorite local cookbook authors, take in local chef demonstrations, interactive seminars, beverage sampling, live music and more!

Dining experiences

Intimate dinners

Exceptional restaurants and chefs will invite guests to indulge in specialty pairings dinners across the city at select establishments featuring beverage pairings, unique collaborations, chef-led conversations and more.

Big Gay Brunch

Indulge at the biggest, loudest, and proudest brunches in town while enjoying a vibrant atmosphere that embraces love, inclusivity, and joy. Bring your friends, your appetite, and your best brunch attire and attitude!

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.

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