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September 2016 Featured Event: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

From September 14 through November 14, locals and tourists alike can enjoy Walt Disney World’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

FROM SEPTEMBER 14 through November 14, locals and tourists alike can enjoy Walt Disney World’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which offers 62 days of culinary events, celebrity chefs, seminars, music concerts and—of course—food, wine and other delicious beverages. As usual, the festival will showcase international and domestic flavors alike.

This year’s outing will feature 30 unique food-and-beverage kiosks spread throughout the World Pavilion. Some of the cuisines that guests will have the opportunity to sample include Africa, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Italy, Mexico, South Korea and other returning favorites, as well as new entries like Islands of the Caribbean and the Greenhouse Guru.

Furthermore, the American Gardens Theatre stage will host some of the music industry’s best-known acts for the “Eat to the Beat” music series. Talent scheduled to appear in 2016 include Wang Chung, Starship, Air Supply, Sugar Ray, Los Lobos, Wilson Phillips, Blues Traveler, 38 Special, Chaka Khan, Billy Ocean, and many others, accounting for 26 acts in all.

During the day, ABC’s Emmy Award-winning daily talk show, The Chew, will be on hand to tape segments as the hosts discuss recipes, trends and tips. Beverage and cheese seminars, live demonstrations, book signings, resort events, and even mixology and cake-decorating tips will be available, too.

Finally, guests should be on the lookout for celebrated authors, food-and-wine industry personalities, guest appearances by renowned chefs, and much more, including a chocolate experience hosted by Ghirardelli. Park admission is required, with one-day tickets starting at $97 per adult and parking costing $20 per vehicle. Parking is free for seasonal and annual passholders.

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Epcot | 200 Epcot Center Drive, Orlando
Epcot.com