Summer Food & Wine Festivals

Written By Patrick Baxter

August brings major culinary events to Florida, most notably the renowned EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival in Orlando. For locals near Seminole, there are also dedicated tasting events in South Florida and Central Florida to enjoy.

Top August Festivals in Florida

Food and wine festival at Epcot

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

This massive global culinary event runs from August 27 to November 21, 2026. Included with standard park admission, it features dozens of international marketplaces, the Eat to the Beat concert series Eat to the Beat Concert

Series at EPCOT, and popular food crawls EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival - Disney World. disneyworld.disney.go.com

Taste! Central Florida

Taking place on August 28, 2026, at the Orlando World Center Marriott, this adult-only charity tasting event features signature dishes, cocktails, and craft beers from local restaurants, with proceeds benefiting children facing hunger Taste! Central Florida. tastecfl.org

Basser’s Food and Wine Festival

Located nearby in Coral Springs (around a 3.5-hour drive from Seminole), this festival features over 150 high-end wines, 15 local restaurants, and craft beer tastings Basser’s 6th Annual Food and Wine Festival. bassersfinewine.com

All Events included in this publication are subject to change. Please reference their Websites for any and all updates, which may include admission fees, details and dates. Thank you!

Patrick Baxter

Patrick Baxter

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A big fat education and 25+ years experience in brand, promotional campaign, Web and digital design, PJ (Patrick) is sometimes referred to as a UX unicorn and focuses on critical consumption, creative delivery, and strategy. The founder of BAXTER branded, he enjoys all things interactive while engaging in the world of fine arts and being a professor for Web Design and Interactive Media.

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