Southwest Florida’s food and wine enthusiasts are excited to welcome back USA TODAY’s Wine & Food Experience on September 30, set to take place at North Naples’ Paradise Coast Sports Complex. Lead sponsors Publix, Naples Daily News, The News-Press, and the USA Today Network have collaborated to present an event that is a foodie’s dream come true. Naples is one of eleven cities hosting the event, and this year’s celebration promises to be even better than ever before. Join us as we explore what you can expect at this year’s Wine & Food Experience and how to score a deal on tickets.
USA TODAY’s Wine & Food Experience is a celebration of good food and wine and an opportunity to learn about the local culinary scene. Sample some of the most sumptuous dishes top Collier and Lee Counties chefs prepared. Some of the region’s prominent chefs will conduct informative seminars about their craft, allowing you to learn new cooking techniques and glimpse their secrets to success.
At the Wine & Food Experience event, wine lovers can indulge their passion by sipping craft wines and spirits from the area’s leading sommeliers and bartenders. For those seeking more hands-on experience, master bartenders will offer hands-on workshops to teach you how to make your signature drinks. You would like to take advantage of this opportunity with industry experts.
One of the highlights of the event is the celebrity chef component. Although this year’s celebrity chef has yet to be announced, in the past, attendees have had the opportunity to meet and greet cooking icons like Martha Stewart and her James Beard award-winning culinary director, Thomas Joseph (2019); Chopped’s Scott Conant (2018); and MasterChef judge Graham Elliot (2017). See what makes your favorite chefs stand out, and learn how to channel their skills into your cooking.
There’s no better way to treat your senses than attending a food and wine event. With a wide array of activities, you’ll be left with an unforgettable culinary experience. But hold on, don’t wait until the last minute to buy a ticket, as they might be sold out. It’s essential to purchase your tickets early by getting hold of the early bird discounts and seasonal offers the event offers. To be on top of things, check their website and social media handles for recent updates or exciting announcements. Don’t miss the opportunity to wine and dine to your heart’s content!
Want to be the ultimate VIP at this year’s Wine & Food Festival? Earn first dibs on VIP access and score $20 off per ticket when you purchase before August 15th! With limited VIP noontime-entry tickets, securing your spot in the exclusive lounge is essential for any authentic wine and food connoisseur. Plus, September’s weather can be brutal in this city, making the VIP lounge the perfect retreat. Save money and enjoy the ultimate privileges by choosing the VIP experience. General admission is also available for those who want to join the fun at a lower price point. Don’t miss out on this incomparable culinary event with a once-in-a-lifetime lineup of participating restaurants and celebrity guests. Sign up for updates and stay tuned for more details at wineandfood.usatoday.com/naples.
