EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

What exactly is the International Food & Wine Festival?

Every year, this much-anticipated event happens during the fall. This year, the event started on July 27 and will go until Nov. 18. This special festival hosts many different kiosks that include food and beverage selections for any age, taste bud, and budget. If you're looking for that perfect pair of tasty bites and delicious drinks, you won't want to miss this occasion.
 
You can use the appetizer-sized plates as a starter to a larger meal or choose to fill up on these bites throughout the day. And drinking around the world has never been more fun. The festival has a wide range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages to go along with your food items. They're the perfect size to try a few while sipping and tasting. 
 
You'll find these authentic dishes have been carefully crafted by festival chefs for ingredients, presentation, and even cooking techniques. The beer and wine selections have also been specially paired with the food to round out your experience. Whether you’re craving savory or sweet, vegetarian or gluten free, hot or cold, this festival has it all. Here are some of the spots we discovered and recommend as must-stop booths. 

Food & Wine

Stamp Collection

Each year, the festival features a fun way to get a specialty treat by completing a stamp collection. This year, embark on Emile’s Fromage Montage and collect any of the five stamps from different menu items around the world. 
 
India | Curry-Spiced Crispy Cheese with Mango-Curry Ketchup
Germany | Schinkennudeln: Pasta Gratin with Ham, Onions and Cheese
Greece | Griddled Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
Brazil | Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread
Canada | Canadian Cheddar and Bacon Soup served with a Pretzel Roll
Flavors from Fire | Smoked Corned Beef with House-Made Potato Chips, Cheese Curds, Pickled Onions and Beer-Cheese Fondue
Hawaii | Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts
The Alps | Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette
Or Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Shaved Ham, Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette
Spain | Charcuterie in a Cup with a selection of imported Spanish Meats, Cheeses, Olives and an Herbed Serrano Vinaigrette
Wine & Wedge |  Assorted Artisanal Cheeses and Accoutrements, Boursin® Fig Balsamic Soufflé with Fig Tapenade, or Southern Pimento Cheese with Bread-and-Butter Pickled Vegetables and Grilled Bread

The 28 global marketplaces include: 

Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE
Canada
France
Greece
Brazil
Flavors of America
Germany
India
China
The Noodle Exchange
Char & Chop
Wine & Wedge 
Bubbles & Brine
Swirled Showcase 
The Fry Basket

What We Tried

Coastal Eats
Lump Crab Cake with Cajun-Spiced Vinegar Slaw

Flavors from Fire
Chimichurri Marinated Skirt Steak Taco with Crushed Avocado, Grilled Corn Salsa, Pickled Red Onions, Queso Fresco, and Cilantro-Lime Cream, Spiced Chocolate Tart with BBQ Potato Chip Crust, Salted Whisky-Caramel and Smoked Sea Salt (BEST thing about the festival in our opinion)

Brew-Wing Lab at the Odyssey
Frozen Fusion and Pickle Milkshake

Hawaii
Kãlua Pork Slider with Sweet-and-Sour DOLE Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise

Mexico
Trouble in Paradise Margarita 

Australia
Sweet-and-Spicy Bush Berry Shrimp with Pepper, Onion, Snap Peas, and Sweet Chili Sauce

The Alps
Dark Chocolate Fondue with Berries, Pound Cake, and Meringues

Kenya
Kenyan Coffee Barbecued Beef with Sweet Potato-Corn Mealie Pap and Kachumbari Slaw

More Festival Offerings at Year-Round Spots

Although these locations are open all year, during the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, they feature a festival delight. 
 
Connections Café & Connections Eatery
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company
Refreshment Port
Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina
What we tried: Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce
Funnel Cake
Refreshment Outpost

More Adventures

Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare
 
This rock ‘n roll yearly concert series is a fan favorite! At the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion, you can watch nightly performers sing their tunes at 5:30, 6:45, or 8 p.m. until Nov. 13, 2023. Take a look at the lineup before you head to the festival (or plan your visit around a favorite band of yours!).
 
Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak
 
Ratatouille is the face of the festival and rightfully so! There’s a new scavenger hunt throughout the park where Remy is placed around certain booths. How many times can you spot him around the festival? Purchase your map and stickers from Disney Traders, Port of Entry, Creations Shop, World Traveler at International Gateway, or Festival Merchandise Kiosks. Then, the search is on! Once you’ve found them all, you’ll receive a special surprise.  

Exclusive Merchandise

You’ll definitely remember all the delicious food and wine, but we'd still recommend taking something home to remember the good times around the world. Grab some official event merchandise to wear, display around your home, or enjoy with friends and family. 

And to think these are just a few of the plates offered at the festival this year. For more sips and plates, visit TasteEPCOT.com.

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