TAMPA, FL – The Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival is returning from Apr. 9 through Apr. 13, 2024 as a five-day celebration of unforgettable foodie events hosted with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

Organizers say this 2024’s festival promises to surpass last year’s inaugural edition with an expanded lineup, including a new “Experience Water Street” event on Wednesday evening; a Chef Showdown competition featuring last year’s champions who are all back to defend their titles; and a larger grand tasting event. In addition, the festival has announced celebrity chef Robert Irvine as the special celebrity guest for the festival who will add an extra layer of excitement to events.

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This year’s event will include a new charitable component earlier in the day on Friday with “Breakfast with Heroes,” a morning breakfast with 200 veterans, sponsored by Publix and hosted in partnership with the Robert Irvine Foundation, which helps at-need veterans and first responders in a variety of ways including training service dogs, making mental health and wellness services available, providing mobility devices for the disabled and much more.

“Bringing five days of unparalleled culinary enjoyment and excitement to Tampa Bay fills us with tremendous pride,” expressed Valerie Roy, Director of Marketing and Client Strategy at CI Management, the orchestrators of the Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival.

“Our dedicated production team, along with the region’s top culinary talents, have put together an even more stellar series of events than last year. These not only showcase the best of the local dining scene, but also capture the essence of the region’s vibrant gastronomy. We are thrilled to officially make this an annual celebration that unites both residents and visitors in appreciating and reveling in the flavors of Tampa Bay.”

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival this year, as the celebrity chef host throughout the week,” says Irvine.

“It’s an incredible opportunity to experience and celebrate the vibrant culinary scene of my home, Tampa Bay. The festival is a spectacular showcase of local talent, creativity, and the diverse flavors that make this region so special. I’m looking forward to engaging with the community, sharing my passion for food, introducing everyone to my new spirits line, Irvine Spirits, and highlighting the amazing talent that Tampa Bay has to offer during this extraordinary gastronomic celebration.”

Find more information at tampabaywff.com.