New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience returns in June 2025 for its 33rd year. This festival showcases the best food and wine that New Orleans has to offer. You'll enjoy local cuisine inspired by the city's Creole, Cajun, and Southern heritage while attending events like wine dinners and tastings. The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience offers labs presented by chefs and wine professionals, a round-table discussion on sustainable, natural wines, and a parade-style stroll along Royal Street, with wine tents along the route. You can purchase tickets for individual events or buy a package that includes admission to several events. Attendees must be at least 21 to attend these events. Proceeds from the 2025 New Orleans Wine & Food Experience benefit local culinary education programs and a school garden program.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience features many diverse events throughout the city. The names of the participants will be updated on the official website as the event draws nearer.
Wine Dinners
Wine dinners give you the opportunity to learn about wine and food pairings and about various wineries. A list of restaurants participating in these events will be available closer to the beginning of the event.
Wine Tastings
If you love rare wines, you won't want to miss Vinola. This premier tasting at the festival features a variety of rare wines paired with delicious gourmet food. You'll sample elite wines from around the world. New Orleans' top chefs will serve and talk about their favorite dishes.
Special Events and Labs
These one-of-a-kind events feature New Orleans culture in an interactive wine-and-food opportunity. One of the main ones is Burlesque, Bubbly & Brunch with Trixie Minx Productions. This event features a plated brunch with bottomless sparkling wine. Trixie Minx Productions will entertain attendees with a burlesque performance.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is held at numerous restaurants and other locations throughout the city. Events at larger venues like the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center may offer free Wi-Fi, ATMs, and a business center. Attendees should check with each venue for information about on-site amenities.
LOCATION
The main stage events at the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience will be held at several locations in the city, including the Orpheum Theater, Generations Hall, The Great Hall at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and The Omni Royal Orleans. Check individual events for more information. Is this your first time to New Orleans? Check out this in-depth guide to exploring New Orleans in an RV.
RVING AT THE EVENT
This event takes place in the French Quarter, and a few RV parks are surprisingly close to this storied historic district. One great choice is the French Quarter RV Resort. This RV park is within walking distance of all the sights and sounds of the French Quarter. You can attend the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience events and then lounge in the resort's pool or hot tub. You'll appreciate the convenience of the park's back-in and pull-through sites. On-site security keeps you and your belongings safe. If you're looking for an RV park loaded with amenities, you will love the New Orleans RV Resort & Marina on beautiful Lake Pontchartrain. Also known as Pontchartrain Landing, this family-friendly site features a playground, pool, fitness center, and clubhouse. Your pets will love running around the dog park. You can choose from several campsite types, including Standard, Waterfront, and Presidential. The Supersite Waterfront accommodates motorcoaches and other large vehicles. This RV park has full hookups and Wi-Fi as well as a handy on-site convenience store. For more excellent options, check out this list of New Orleans campgrounds where you can stay while attending the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience.
WHERE TO STAY
Several New Orleans hotels provide RV parking. One of those is located close to the French Quarter and Bourbon Street, the TownePlace Suites New Orleans Downtown/Canal Street. This hotel offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. Take advantage of the room's full kitchen or several of the hotel's restaurants. Parking is off-site in a nearby lot. If you need to park an RV, you must call 72 hours prior to your arrival. For a unique experience, check out The Lafayette New Orleans by LuxUrban. Built in 1916, this hotel is a historic landmark in walking distance of Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. You can also take a streetcar from there around New Orleans. Inside your hotel room, you'll find luxurious marble bathrooms. Complimentary bathrobes and high-end toiletries make your stay the epitome of luxury. The hotel permits pets in some rooms for a fee. The hotel's website does not mention a fee for parking, but travelers should expect to pay a daily parking fee at many hotels and parking garages in the city.
HOW TO GET THERE
Travelers can fly into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Within the city, you can take advantage of New Orleans' robust public transportation system to get around by streetcar, bus, ferry, or pedicab. Since events for the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience are held at multiple locations, check with the venue for directions.
PARKING
If you are attending the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience in an RV, you should check with each venue for parking availability. Some events may not accommodate larger vehicles like RVs. Your campground may have recommendations for parking around the city. Attendees should plan to pay for parking either at the venue or at a nearby parking garage. Some events offer valet parking for a fee.
TICKETS & PRICING
Tickets for individual events start at $129. Some events offer VIP tickets with additional benefits. If you want to attend more than one event, you can select one of three available packages. For $258, The Tasting Package gives you admission to the Tournament of Rosés and The Grand Tasting. For $793, you can purchase The Connoisseur Package, which includes 30 minutes early entry. You'll get admission to the Welcome Reception, Vinola, Tournament of Rosés, and four labs. You can also purchase tickets for additional labs with a 10% discount. You will also receive a $20 voucher to spend at the NOWFE Merchandise Store. At $1000, the VIP package includes everything in The Connoisseur Package, plus access to VIP areas. You'll get a Swag Bag at the Welcome Reception. This package includes admission to five labs.
WRAP UP
Make the most of your RV adventure by indulging in world-class flavors and unforgettable good times at the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience. Stay up-to-date by following the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience on Facebook or Instagram for all the latest updates.
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