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Luxury Culinary Events & Gourmet Festivals

Few experiences compare with being in the room when something extraordinary happens. This part of LuxuryLifestyle.com focuses on food festivals, Michelin-starred chef collaborations, gourmet tastings, cooking classes and culinary trade expos, the occasions that define the year for food lovers, home cooks and hospitality professionals. Settings range across acclaimed restaurants, vineyard estates, open-air markets and convention halls, and the mood can shift from intimate and invitation-only to grand and international. Our editors look for events that pair a strong program with genuine hospitality, thoughtful details and the chance to meet the people who make them special. Listings are updated throughout the year as organizers confirm new dates, venues and guest experiences.

A practical tip from our editors: chef dinners usually have limited covers, so join mailing lists for early access and note any dietary requirements when you book. It is also wise to read the full listing for transport advice, nearby hotels and any age or dress requirements before you commit. When one event is not enough, the wider LuxuryLifestyle.com calendar suggests galas, festivals, auctions and tastings nearby, making it simple to plan a longer stay. Event organizers can submit their dates for consideration and share their program with readers who appreciate exceptional quality.

11/06/2026 - 11/07/2026

05:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Edmonton Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival (Nov 6–7, 2026) at Edmonton Convention Centre with 700+ wines, spirits, beers, local restaurants, tasting classes, and VIP lounge; 18+.

Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival — Edmonton
Edmonton Convention Centre
9797 Jasper Ave NW Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1N9
Canada

02/25/2027 - 02/28/2027

05:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Original Newport Seafood & Wine Festival since 1977 (Feb 25–28, 2027) with 50+ Pacific NW wineries, 20+ seafood chefs, artisan market, music tent, chowder competition, and new Raw-some Bar; 21+.

Newport Seafood & Wine Festival
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Festival Grounds (Oregon Coast)
555 SW Coast Hwy Newport, Oregon (OR) 97365
United States

06/26/2027

12:30 pm - 08:00 pm

Burlington Wine & Food Festival (Saturday, June 26, 2027) at HULA Lakeside with two tasting sessions (12:30–3:30 p.m. and 5:00–8:00 p.m.) overlooking Lake Champlain.

Burlington Wine & Food Festival
HULA Lakeside
60 Lake St Burlington, Vermont (VT) 05401
United States

10/17/2026 - 10/18/2026

The 60th U.S. Oyster Festival (historically St. Mary's County Oyster Festival) is set for October 17–18, 2026 in Leonardtown, Maryland.

St. Mary's County Oyster Festival
St. Mary's County Fairgrounds
42455 Fairgrounds Road Leonardtown, Maryland (MD) 20650
United States

06/06/2027

Central Coast winemakers pour Pinot Noir as chefs battle for the best paella, benefiting the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center.

Pinot & Paella Festival
Templeton Community Park
550 Crocker St Templeton, California (CA) 93465
United States

04/29/2027

The Joy of Sake New York is a sake tasting evening with hundreds of labels from Japan and overseas plus appetizers from top New York restaurants, held at Metropolitan Pavilion.

The Joy of Sake New York
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W 18th St New York City, New York (NY) 10011
United States

02/03/2017 - 02/04/2017

Visitors will enjoy two days of wine tasting, chocolate sampling, demonstrations, music, entertainment, shopping and more. This will truly be a weekend to remember!

Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival
the Enumclaw Expo Center.
Enumclaw, Washington (WA) 98022
United States

06/08/2018 - 06/10/2018

Chicago’s favorite food and music festival turns the big 2-0 in 2018. Ribfest Chicago ignites summer with the best bands and hottest barbecue, and fans won’t believe the surprises in store for them this June.

Ribfest Chicago
Lincoln/Damen/Irving Park
Irving Park Chicago, Illinois (IL)
United States

06/26/2027

Santa Barbara Wine Festival returns June 26, 2027 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

Santa Barbara Wine + Food Festival
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol Santa Barbara, California (CA) 93105
United States

10/01/2026 - 10/03/2026

Park City wine festival with grand tastings, paired dinners and lunches, wine adventures, and lifestyle events.

Park City Food & Wine Classic
Canyons Village Plaza and Park City venues
Park City, Utah (UT)
United States
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