what is mcfw?

Music City Food & Wine Festival is hosted in Nashville, TN at Centennial Park on April 24-27, 2025 and in restaurants around the city! Music City Food & Wine Festival will bring together several of the city's favorite festivities into one massive weekend celebrating Nashville’s cuisine and culture. Expect to find culinary delights from local restaurants, lively chef and mixology competitions, a vendor market, sips from top wine and spirits brands, special dinners and entertaining brunches happening throughout the city.

What are the dates of MCFW?

Our festival is a few days long, with events happening all over the city and at Centennial Park! We will host events in restaurants on Wednesday April 23 and Thursday April 24 and Saturday April 26. The main festival will take place at Centennial Park on Friday April 25, Saturday April 26 and Sunday April 27.

Where does mCFW take place?

We will host events in Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of our festival weekend. We will also have exciting events taking place in restaurants and bars across the city! Head to our EVENTS tab to learn more about the different happenings and to see the full event schedule.

Are all MCFW events 21+?

Most of our events are 21 and older, due to the alcohol sampling included as part of your ticket. A Valid ID is required for admission to the festival on Friday and Saturday. If event security cannot verify your age, you will not be admitted to the event.

Our SUNDAY FOOD FAIRE event is NOT 21+ and is open to the public, family and pet friendly! Bring the kids, bring the pets and come snack and shop till you drop.

How can I be involved?

Check out our GET INVOLVED tab so you can learn how you can participate! If you’re looking to volunteer your time, we’re now accepting applications for volunteers. Spots are limited! If you are looking to sign up for a Food Faire vendor, click our FOOD FAIRE tab. If you are interested in being a participating restaurant, sponsor or just learning more about how to work together, send us a message via the contact box below or email us - hello@mcfwf.com!

how much are tickets and what does it include?

MCFW will host a variety of events, some ticketed and some open to the public. To learn more about ticket pricing and what comes with your ticket, visit our TICKETS page to choose your culinary adventure!

What if i have special dietary needs?

MCFW chefs provide a variety of food offerings at our events, but our tasting tents are not able to accommodate any dietary needs or food allergies! Tasting tents will be labeled with what the food item is and feel free to ask our amazing chefs and restaurant staff if you have specific dietary concerns about any samplings.

Is there a dress code for the event?

Our Friday FEAST dinner will have a dress code recommendation emailed to all attendees in advance! Our Grand Tasting and Food Faire events do not have a specific dress code, though we recommend checking the weather before leaving the house as our events are outdoors!

Is mcfw a charity event?

YES! MCFW is committed to expanding our existing relationship with nearly a dozen charitable organizations and community partners. We aim to continue to support our city’s nonprofits while also providing opportunities for students, volunteers and hospitality industry professionals. Past charitable partnerships on our signature food and drink related events include organizations like:

Nashville Food Project. The Giving Kitchen. Nossi College of Art, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN, Centennial Park Conservancy and more!

And, finally, your support is meaningful as it positively impacts FW Publishing’s efforts to continue championing local journalism and local businesses, which is why we do what we do.