Music City Food & Wine Festival

Nashville’s premier culinary event, Music City Food & Wine Festival (MCFW), announced its return for a second year following a successful relaunch in April 2025 by Tennessee’s largest locally owned media company, FW Publishing. The three-day festival, which saw nearly 7,000 attendees come through the 2025 debut, celebrates the city’s cuisine and culture through hyperlocal chef showcases, expansive food, wine and spirit tastings and unique dining experiences.

“The decision to revitalize Music City Food & Wine came about as Nashville’s culinary scene continues to grow and evolve at an incredible pace,” said Olivia Britton, executive director for Music City Food & Wine Festival. “We needed a dedicated event to celebrate the industry that keeps our city fed and thriving, from the local chefs and restaurateurs to the distillers, purveyors, artisans and creators. We knew it’d be a fun weekend, but we were blown away by the amazing city-wide response. We can’t wait to return for a second year with an even bigger and better event benefitting many deserving charitable organizations and community impact partners.”

Tickets are now on sale for the spring festival at Nashville’s Centennial Park, happening April 24 -26, 2026. Attendees can again look forward to the Grand Tasting, Big Gay Brunch, Food Faire, Mixology Competition and wine seminars, as well as the inaugural Friday Southern Fried Hootenanny with food and whiskey tastings and live music. MCFW also features a year-round Intimate Dinner Series that takes place in the fall and spring, and the Nashville Scene’s beloved Iron Fork Chef Competition is scheduled for November 2026 — all highlighting the best of Tennessee’s food and beverage offerings.

For 2026 tickets, festival updates and more information, visit musiccityfoodandwinefest.com and follow along on socials: @musiccityfoodandwine, facebook.com/musiccityfoodandwine.