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Get ready to indulge in a culinary adventure at Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival, returning June 2025! This annual celebration promises a week filled with delectable dishes, exquisite wines, and unforgettable experiences. From gourmet tastings and cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs to exclusive wine pairings and interactive workshops, there’s something for every food and wine enthusiast. Mark your calendars and prepare your taste buds for an event that showcases the best of Westchester’s vibrant culinary scene. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary festival that brings together food lovers from near and far! Stay tuned for more details!
Save the Date: June 3-8, 2025
Event Lineup
Party on the Pier | Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival returns to the beach! Guests will enjoy a fun-filled evening on the Playland boardwalk overlooking the beautiful Long Island Sound while enjoying samples of summer favorites from local restaurants and food trucks plus beer, wine, cocktails and live music. The highlight of the night will be our 7th Annual Bartender Shake-Off, featuring Westchester’s top bartenders competing for Best Bartender honors.
Location:Â Playland ParkÂ
Time:Â 6pm-9pm
Individual Tickets:Â $65
Party Pack of 10 Tickets:Â $600Â
Burger & Beer Blast | Thursday, June 5, 2025
The annual Burger & Beer Blast just keeps getting bigger, better and more delectable than ever. Westchester’s ultimate party, the Burger & Beer Blast pits 30 local restaurants in a competition to serve up the signature burger that will reign supreme. Guests get to sample, vote and proclaim the winner. With craft beer, food trucks, wine and spirits plus music, the Burger & Beer Blast is this summer’s hottest ticket.
Location:Â Kensico Dam Plaza
Time:Â 6pm-9:30pm
Individual Tickets:Â $85
Party Pack of 10 Tickets:Â $800
Wine Collectors' Dinner | Friday, June 6, 2025
This is the chance for all wine connoisseurs to tap into their collections and share their most valued vintages with other wine lovers. If you were holding back a bottle waiting for the right group to share it with — now is the time to pop that cork! This luxe showcase of unique vintages, which includes a champagne reception, will be an experience for every guest to taste and share the rare vintages that other guests bring from their cellars. Guests will also enjoy a memorable one-of-a-kind dinner specially selected and prepared by Westchester’s top chef, Anthony Goncalves.
Location:Â Kanopi
Time:Â 6:30pm-10pm
Individual Tickets:Â $190 plus one bottle of wine per personÂ
Table of 10: $1,900 plus one bottle of wine per person
* Wines should have a minimum value of $200 per magnum or $100 per bottle
* Limited Seating Available
Grand Tasting Village | Saturday, June 7, 2025
The signature event of the Wine & Food Festival, the Grand Tasting Village features live Chef demos, tastings from 40+ local restaurants and more than 200 wines and spirits. Chef demonstrations and a variety of food trucks create a gastronomic delight for food and wine lovers.  For those looking for something a little more personal, there is the Connoisseurs Tent. This private area features an exclusive lounge with the event’s highest quality wines along with dishes from the area’s top restaurants. Wine expert, author and educator Kevin Zraly will be leading wine seminars throughout the day focusing on the vintages being served in the Connoisseurs Tent.
Location:Â Kensico Dam Plaza
Time:Â 12pm-4pm
Tickets:Â $90
Party Pack of 10 Tickets:Â $850
Party Line Connoisseur Ticket: $140 – includes admission to the Grand Tasting Village, the exclusive Connoisseur Tent featuring rare, high-end wine and food, and reserved seating at the chef demos *Limited tickets available for Connoisseurs Tent
Participating Restaurants
Click here for a complete list of last year’s participating restaurants.
To learn more about becoming an exhibitor, please contact marketing@westchestermagazine.com.
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Wine Partner
Charity Partner
Beef Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
For official partnership & sponsorship inquiries, please contact sales@westchestermagazine.com.
Beneficiary
Westchester Parks Foundation (formerly Friends of Westchester County Parks) engages the public to advocate for and invest in the preservation, conservation, use, and enjoyment of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails, and open spaces within the Westchester County Parks system. Westchester Parks Foundation creates and manages programs that unite people from all corners of the county to gather together, where they are inspired to care for, learn about, and enjoy our parks. Our programs are purposeful, engage the public, and enrich our park system. WPF makes physical improvements to our park system, recognizing that public action and private support must join together to secure the future of our park infrastructure and the enhancements that help our parks thrive. Since their inception in 1977, WPF has overseen the investment of more than $14 Million into Westchester County Parks.
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FAQ
When is the 2025 Wine & Food Festival?
This year’s Wine & Food Festival will take place June 2, 2025 – June 7, 2025.
Where is the festival being held?
This week-long festival takes place at various locations throughout Westchester County.
Please see our complete event lineup for details.
Will there be parking available?
Yes, there is free parking on site. Guests may be asked to park at an overflow lot, in which case a
shuttle bus will take you to the main entrance. Please follow the signs and directions of our staff.
How can I purchase tickets?
Please check back soon. We will provide detailed instructions and a link for ticket purchases as soon as they become available.
Is all food and drink included in the ticket price?
Yes, tickets are all-inclusive of all food and beverages at the event.
Where can I find my ticket?
Tickets can be found on your confirmation email and receipt.
How do I show my tickets?
Digital tickets will need to be presented on your smartphone. Tickets may also be printed at home and brought with you the day of the event.
Tickets are scanned and taken at the door in exchange for a wristband.
No one will be admitted without a ticket.
Do you allow re-entry?
Yes, you may leave and return as often as you like once you receive your wristband.
What is your refund policy?
All ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.
Tickets are transferable, the name on the ticket does not have to match the name of the ticket holder.
Is there an age limit or an ID requirement to enter the event?
Anyone attending this event must be 21 and older. ID is required.
What about weather? What if it rains?
All events are rain or shine. All tickets are final sale.
We cannot provide refunds, cancellations or rain checks due to weather conditions.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed unless they are a service animal.
How do I become a Wine & Food Festival sponsor?
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact
sales@westchestermagazine.com for more information.
How do I exhibit my product at the Wine & Food Festival?
To find out more about becoming an exhibitor, please contact
marketing@westchestermagazine.com.
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