NYC Wine & Food Festival Returns Next Month: What To Know

NEW YORK CITY — The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival returns next month.

The festival, presented by Invesco QQQ, will run from Oct. 15–18 for its 19th year, bringing chefs, culinary personalities, entertainers and cultural figures together for more than 50 events across New York City.

The four-day festival will feature dinners, tasting events, late-night celebrations, live music and special collaborations.

Highlights include Rachael Ray and Bert Kreischer hosting the Blue Moon Burger Bash, DJ D-Nice at New York After Dark, Method Man performing at The Cookout and mgk of 27 Club Coffee hosting the non-alcoholic Morning Buzz.

The festival’s culinary programming will include Chef’s Corner with Olivia Tiedemann and Nonna Gracie, as well as dinners featuring chefs including Angie Mar, Charlie Palmer, Cedric Vongerichten, Jonathon Sawyer and Gautier Coiffard. The weekend will also feature returning events including Oyster Bash, Tacos & Tequila and the Grand Tasting.

The expanded Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport will host several major events, with the Norwegian Cruise Line Rooftop Series at Pier 17 featuring Blue Moon Burger Bash, Steak & Whiskey and Morning Buzz.

Proceeds from the festival will support the Event Zero Foundation and the James Beard Foundation’s work in sustainability, environmental responsibility and the culinary community.