The 22nd Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival is expanding for a longer-than-ever 75-day run (August 31 - November 13, 2017). This year's festival will feature (35) amazing food and wine Marketplaces to celebrate 35 years of Epcot. The event will be part of the park’s 35th anniversary day on Sunday, October 1, 2017 and feature several new experiences. Here are a few favorites:
New Acts for 2017 “Eat to the Beat” Concert Series
The concert series will amp things up this year. Eleven new-to-the-festival bands, including Kenny G., Squeeze and 10,000 Maniacs, join 21 fan-favorite musical acts for a diverse lineup of pop hit makers to rock America Gardens Theatre stage throughout the festival’s 75-day run. Other new acts to appear are: The Hooters, Baha Men, Lauren Alaina, Mark Wills, American Authors, Devon Allman, Postmodern Jukebox and Blue October. Concerts take place at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. daily and are included in Epcot admission . The lineup is subject to change and included in Epcot admission.
Festival-goers can also enjoy Eat to the Beat Dining Packages at 15 popular Epcot restaurants, guaranteeing a breakfast, lunch or dinner reservation and confirmed seating at a same-day Eat to the Beat concert.
New Marketplaces are coming to the Festival
India and Spain marketplaces will return for an encore. Our global marketplaces will extend into Future World to offer brand-new taste sensations.
ABC’s “The Chew”
Will return to tape five festival shows that will air October 9-13. With Spaceship Earth as the backdrop, the Emmy Award-winning show hosts will again delight a live audience with on-stage cooking and stories of their Disney adventures plus segments from across Walt Disney World® Resort.
Popular TV chefs and Culinary Icons
Those same stars of the kitchen will create new dishes for premium events such as Party for the Senses grand tastings with new concepts and themes.
“Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!” Hands-on Workshops
Popular festival event also returns with fresh opportunities for you to interact with visiting chefs, bakers, mixologists and other pros.
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