The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is set to return to the city in October with its 17th annual edition. This year, the festival will take place from October 17 through October 20, 2024, and will be presented in partnership with a new sponsor, Invesco QQQ. The festival will see some major changes, including a shift in location to Brooklyn and the addition of new venue partners.
One of the major changes for this year’s festival is the move to Brooklyn. The Invesco QQQ Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal will serve as a hub for several signature events, including Pier Parties and Grand Tasting events. Approximately 20% of the festival’s events will be held at the Brooklyn venue, showcasing the rich culture and culinary talent of the borough.
The festival will kick off with a new event, Brooklyn Eats & Beats, which will highlight Brooklyn chefs such as Esther Choi, Billy Durney, Sean Feeney, Mark Iacono, and Michael Solomonov. Over twenty of Brooklyn’s iconic restaurants will also be featured at the event. In addition, cultural icons Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg will be serving up their ready-to-drink cocktail, Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop.
In addition to the Invesco QQQ Campus in Brooklyn, the festival will introduce several new venues this year. One notable location is the Hall Des Lumières in the Financial District, Manhattan’s largest permanent center for digital art and custom-curated immersive experiences. Events at this space will include Italian tastings, brunches, steak and whiskey tastings, and more. The festival will also utilize The Lawn Club in The Seaport and the Aspire One World Observatory on the 102nd floor of the One World Trade Center for various events.
The festival is not just about food and wine, but also about giving back to the community. Donations from the proceeds of the festival will be shared with God’s Love We Deliver, a charity that provides meals to those in need. The festival aims to provide a platform for talented chefs to showcase their skills to a wider audience, while also embracing and celebrating the unique culture of Brooklyn.
Presale tickets for NYCWFF will be available starting on Wednesday, July 10 at 9 a.m. ET until Sunday, July 14, offering a 20% discount on events held at the Invesco QQQ Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal. Tickets for the general public will be available starting Monday, July 15 at 9 a.m. ET. Don’t miss out on your chance to experience the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival in its new and expanded format this year.