EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival: 2026 Delicious Dates and Details

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival offers countless chances to savor bites and drinks from across the globe, ensuring guests never have to settle for just one choice. Today, we're excited to share a host of details to help you get ready for the 2026 festival.

Before the festival kicks off, we're revealing the event dates and providing an early glimpse of the returning activities and experiences that make this an essential (and tasty) event every year. Let’s dive in!

2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates

Prepare to explore the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, where delicious global marketplaces converge with live performances, activities, and more. This beloved festival has been a favorite since 1996, offering new surprises and beloved classics each year.

The festival will take place from August 27 to November 21, 2026. This timing is ideal as summer ends and fall festivities begin at Walt Disney World.

2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Global Marketplaces

EPCOT is already celebrated for its wide variety of food and drink options, and the festival enhances the number of delicious offerings you can explore throughout the park.

While our chefs are finalizing the menus and list of marketplaces for 2026, we have a delightful preview. Here are three items making a return this year:

• Street Corn-style Dumplings: Chicken Dumplings with Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Street Corn Salad, Cotija, Lime Crema, and Cilantro (Gyozas of the Galaxy)

• Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with Sweet-and-Sour Vegetables and Coconut-Chilie Sauce (Australia)

• Kirschwasser Torte with Cherry-Brandy Buttercream, Fondant, Sugared Almonds, and Cherry Compote (The Alps)

During the festival, some Global Marketplaces will have staggered openings. Guests should stay alert for the complete menus and opening dates for each marketplace.

Join Emile’s Fromage Montage

Attention cheese enthusiasts: Emile’s Fromage Montage is making its return to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

This beloved food stroll showcases cheese-inspired dishes available at select Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT. Guests can collect stamps in their festival passport for each qualifying dish they sample and receive a festival treat upon completing the mission.

Participate in Remy’s Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

Remy returns to EPCOT for another adventure during the Food & Wine Festival. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt invites guests of all ages to join the culinary-loving character as he hides throughout World Showcase.

This interactive hunt is perfect for families, offering a fun way to explore various pavilions while searching for Remy and the ingredients he gathers. Guests can buy a themed map and stickers to track their journey, and those who find Remy in every spot will receive a special keepsake.

Experience the Eat to the Beat Concert Series

Each year, live music takes the spotlight at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival with the return of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion.

This popular series combines delightful entertainment and delicious tunes, featuring a dynamic lineup with a curated mix of music for everyone to enjoy. Multiple shows are typically scheduled each day, ensuring guests can enjoy the music no matter how busy their park day is.

Concerts are included with EPCOT theme park admission, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We'll also provide details about concert series dining packages closer to the festival, offering a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a meal before the show and secure a guaranteed seat when the music starts.

The complete list of performers will be announced later, so stay tuned!

Experience Unlimited Fun at EPCOT

Amidst the tasting and drinking, there's plenty more to explore at EPCOT!

Delight in the opportunities and embark on a cosmic adventure with the Guardians, meet Disney characters, shop for merchandise or souvenirs, and participate in a lively sing-along with ¡Celebración Encanto! at CommuniCore Plaza.

Join us for EPCOT Food & Wine 2026

Craving more excitement? With the fall festival season approaching at Walt Disney World Resort, there's plenty to anticipate at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. The dates are set, and we'll share more details as the event nears, so keep checking back for the latest festival updates.

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