Westchester Magazine's 2026 Wine & Food Festival

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It's time to reserve your spot for the most inspired culinary event of the year. Join us for a one-of-a-kind gastronomical journey through the county's finest plates and pours, featuring the chefs, restaurants, sommeliers, wine & spirits makers, and specialty foods purveyors that give Westchester its distinct culinary sizzle.

With exclusive dinners, tastings, seminars, and demos hosted by the hottest chefs and vintners, Westchester Magazine’s 2026 Wine & Food Festival is an experience unlike any other.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Perfect Pairing of Wine & Food with Kevin Zraly & Peter Kelly
Discover the magic behind perfect wine and food pairings. In this exclusive dining experience, celebrated chef Peter Kelly teams up with legendary wine expert and author Kevin Zraly to take your palate on an unforgettable journey. Enjoy a curated selection of exceptional wines, each expertly paired with inventive, seasonal cuisine. With limited seating available, this is an intimate evening not to be missed.
Location: The Briarcliff Manor 
Time: 6pm-9pm
Individual Tickets: $170
Table of 10: $1,700
LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Party on the Pier at Playland
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: Playland Park 
Time: 6pm-9pm
EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL MARCH 31ST:
Individual Tickets: $65 (includes all food & beverages)
Party Pack of 10 Tickets: $600
After April 1st:
Individual Tickets: $75 
Party Pack of 10 Tickets: $700

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Burgers, Beer & Barrels
Burgers, Beer & Barrels, formerly the 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: Kensico Dam Plaza
Time: 6pm-9:30pm
EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH MARCH 31ST:
Individual Tickets: $85 (includes all food & beverages)
Party Pack of 10 Tickets: $800
After April 1st:
Individual Tickets: $95 (includes all food & beverages)
Party Pack of 10 Tickets: $900

Friday, June 12, 2026
Wine Collectors' Dinner
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 The Kittle House Inn's top chef.
Location: The Kittle House Inn
Time: 6:30pm-10pm
Individual Tickets: $190 plus one bottle of wine per person 
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 SEATS AVAILABLE

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Grand Tasting Village
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: Kensico Dam Plaza
Time: 12pm-4pm
EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH MARCH 31ST:
Individual Tickets: $90 (includes all food & beverages)
Party Pack of 10 Tickets: $850
After Aril 1st:
Individual Tickets: $100 
Party Pack of 10 Tickets: $900
Connoisseurs Tickets: $150 - 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 - no early bird pricing)

* No One Under 21 Will Be Admitted To Any Event 
* No Infants or Strollers
* No Pets Allowed at Any Event
* All Events Are Rain or Shine
* No Refunds or Exchanges

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