Food & Drink Events Around the U.S.
A selective national index of festivals, openings, tastings, and unusual food experiences. Summaries are original; facts are checked against public sources. Empty cities stay off the page.
Last material update: 10/8/2026, 2:30:41 PM
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Oyster Wars 2026
Oct 11, 2026 · Washington, DC · The Salt Line, Washington, DC
An oyster and craft beer tasting event featuring top chefs and breweries from the Eastern Seaboard, with live music and a portion of proceeds supporting oyster habitat restoration.
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The Beverly Hills Autumn BBQ
Oct 18, 2026 · Los Angeles · The Maybourne Beverly Hills & Beverly Cañon Gardens
An open-air culinary evening featuring world-class chefs like Wolfgang Puck and Nancy Silverton, with live cooking stations, pop-up bars, and craft cocktails benefiting No Kid Hungry.
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Philly Coffee Festival
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 · Philadelphia · 23rd Street Armory, Philadelphia
An immersive coffee experience featuring top roasters and exhibitors showcasing unique beans and flavor profiles, perfect for coffee lovers to explore and enjoy.
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Los Angeles
City pageL.A. Times Food Bowl
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 · Los Angeles · Barker Hangar, Los Angeles
Two nights celebrating SoCal’s food scene with unlimited bites and drinks from 40+ top restaurants, chef demos, book signings, and live entertainment at the historic Barker Hangar.
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The Beverly Hills Autumn BBQ
Oct 18, 2026 · Los Angeles · The Maybourne Beverly Hills & Beverly Cañon Gardens
An open-air culinary evening featuring world-class chefs like Wolfgang Puck and Nancy Silverton, with live cooking stations, pop-up bars, and craft cocktails benefiting No Kid Hungry.
Official / tickets · Source · Researched 10/8/2026
Chicago
City pageIconic Foods of Chicago Food Tour
Oct 31, 2026 · Chicago · Starts at Lou Malnati's, 439 N Wells St
Walking tour visiting Chicago's iconic food spots including deep dish, Italian beef, popcorn, hot dogs, and a special dessert.
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Yes, Chef! Chicago: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour
Oct 31, 2026 · Chicago · Starts at Ground Up Coffee & Bites, 363 W Erie St
Food tour visiting restaurants featured in the TV show The Bear, with insider stories and tastings in Chicago's top foodie neighborhoods.
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Miami / South Florida
City pageSouth Beach Seafood Festival
Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 · Miami / South Florida · Lummus Park, Miami Beach
Celebrate the start of stone crab season with a four-day seafood festival featuring chef battles, grand tasting events, mixology demos, and live entertainment on the sands of Miami Beach.
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A Pasta Bar Miami Beach Opening
Oct 21, 2026 · Miami / South Florida · 1784 West Ave., Miami Beach
Popular New York Italian restaurant A Pasta Bar opens its first Florida location in Miami Beach’s Sunset Harbour, featuring a 17-seat chef’s counter and a design by the original SoHo designer.
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Austin
Austin Food & Wine Festival 2026
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 · Austin · Austin, TX
Marking its 15th anniversary, this festival offers artisanal food, wine, beer, and spirits with interactive demos, tasting sessions, and opportunities to mingle with chefs in a lively Austin atmosphere.
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Philadelphia
Philly Coffee Festival
Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 · Philadelphia · 23rd Street Armory, Philadelphia
An immersive coffee experience featuring top roasters and exhibitors showcasing unique beans and flavor profiles, perfect for coffee lovers to explore and enjoy.
Official / tickets · Source · Researched 10/8/2026
Washington, DC
Oyster Wars 2026
Oct 11, 2026 · Washington, DC · The Salt Line, Washington, DC
An oyster and craft beer tasting event featuring top chefs and breweries from the Eastern Seaboard, with live music and a portion of proceeds supporting oyster habitat restoration.
Official / tickets · Source · Researched 10/8/2026
Orlando
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026
Aug 27, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 · Orlando · Walt Disney World, EPCOT, Orlando, FL
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this nearly three-month festival offers a global culinary crawl with 30 returning or reimagined dishes, live music, scavenger hunts, and exclusive merchandise at EPCOT.
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Los Angeles
L.A. Times Food Bowl 2026
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026 · Los Angeles · The Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, CA
A premier food festival featuring unlimited bites and drinks from 40+ top restaurants, chef demos, cookbook signings, and live entertainment celebrating Southern California's vibrant culinary scene.
Official / tickets · Source · Researched 10/8/2026
Looking for Chicago specifically? See Chicago food & drink events. For emerging national signals, see food trends.