2025 Ocala Food & Wine Festival

Fifth Annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival  
November 7-9, 2025 | World Equestrian Center – Ocala 
 
The Ocala Food & Wine Festival is a three-day, chef-led culinary celebration featuring culinary competition, beer, wine and spirits education and samples of extraordinary cuisine. Event proceeds benefit the Public Education Foundation of Marion County ProStart Program.  

Experience three days of exceptional cuisine at World Equestrian Center – Ocala . This exclusive weekend is your invitation to savor the season with renowned chefs, elegant events and world-class accommodations. 

Make the most of the weekend with the Five-Star Festival Package, offering exclusive access to the Chefs’ Dinner. Book the package to fully immerse yourself in gourmet cuisine and luxurious comfort. 

INDIVIDUAL EVENT TICKETS

• Saturday:  Grand Tasting | 1pm – 5pm | WEC Exposition Center 1
  $135 per person 
  
  


• Sunday:  Champagne Brunch | 10am– 1pm | Stirrups’ Terrace
  $125 per person

MAKE IT A WEEKEND

Enjoy a special packaged rate when you bundle your tickets and stay at The Equestrian Hotel or The Riding Academy Hotel during the Ocala Food & Wine Festival weekend. Book early to secure the best rates. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of Florida’s most extraordinary culinary weekends!

Must be 21+ to book. Package based on dual occupancy.

• Five-Star Festival Package at The Equestrian Hotel | Starting at $1,899
  Book here:  https://reservations.travelclick.com/116142?ProdID=753876&LanguageID=1&DateOut=11/09/2025&DateIn=11/07/2025
  


• Five-Star Festival Package at The Riding Academy Hotel | Starting at $1,599
  Book here: https://reservations.travelclick.com/116143?ProdID=753881&LanguageID=1&DateOut=11/09/2025&DateIn=11/07/2025

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday, November 7

• Chefs’ Dinner | 7pm | Stirrups Restaurant  
  Available exclusively to Five-Star Package guests. 
  The weekend begins in Stirrups Restaurant with an exquisite, multi-course dinner hosted by a signature chef and WEC’s own culinary masters. Each course is artfully prepared and thoughtfully paired by a different industry expert. Learn from the chefs as they present each course during this unforgettable culinary experience.  2025 Dinner Menu Forthcoming.  
  
  

Saturday, November 8 

• Grand Tasting | 1pm – 5pm | WEC Exposition Center 1 
  Sip and savor at this unlimited sampling event. Explore local bites, samples from premium beverage vendors, and curated offerings from our talented chefs. The afternoon will feature lively programming, including a first taste of the four new WEC restaurants opening soon at The Equestrian Manor and the annual mystery basket competition featuring local culinary students. Commemorative tasting glass included!  2025 Stage Schedule Forthcoming. 
  
  


• Grand Prix Reception Experience | 6:30pm | Grand Outdoor Arena 
  Available exclusively to Five-Star Package guests. 
  Watch top-level show jumping take place in the Grand Arena while enjoying cocktails and small plates. Indulge al fresco under the grandstand canopy as elite riders and gourmet flavors take center stage. 

 
Sunday, November 9  

• Champagne Brunch | 10am– 1pm | Stirrups’ Terrace
  Raise a glass to the end of the weekend with this elegant Champagne brunch on the terrace. Mingle with the chefs and indulge in sweet and savory brunch classics, chef-attended action stations and bubbly. 

PLEASE NOTE

• EVENT IS 21+. 


• No refund will be given within 48 hours of the event, unless the event is canceled by World Equestrian Center – Ocala due to inclement weather. 


• Service fee and taxes additional.  


• Please refer to ocalafoodandwinefest.com for additional event information, including the full event schedule.  

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If you have questions regarding this event, please reach out to: 
Kim Kent, Assistant Director of Special Events 
1390 NW 80th Ave Ocala, FL 34482
Office: 352-414-7855
Email:  kimberly.kent@wec.net