New York City Food and Wine Festival
The New York City Food and Wine Festival is a star-studded event that brings the Big Apple together with Food Network's hottest chefs. Hundreds of celebrities gather to teach master classes, prepare tasting menus, host live events, meet their fans, and serve delicious meals. Brooklyn is the star of this event, but you'll find festivities throughout the region. If you don't have your own recreational vehicle but think RVing to this event might be fun, you can rent an RV here.
Each event has a different ticket price. Some events cost a few hundred dollars, but packages come with discounts. Organizers try to add new festivities each year to make the party even more special. Celebrate hot meals, light brunches, sweet desserts, and cocktail recipes with this festival that's guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Whether you're a foodie, a drink enthusiast, or looking for family fun, there’s something for everyone. From exclusive masterclasses to lively cocktail parties, the event offers dozens of activities for every age and culinary preference. Many events take place exclusively in Brooklyn, so make sure this is one of your road trip stops. Here's a look at the event categories:
Trade: Opportunities for professionals in the food industry
Family Friendly: Kid-friendly events, such as classes and tastings
Master Classes: Food and alcohol classes with world-famous chefs
FoodieCon: A panel of food influencers
Brunches and Lunches: Delicious meals at exclusive prices
Cocktail Parties: Alcohol-friendly events, including parties and karaoke nights
Live Entertainment: A lineup of music, parties and competitions
Walk-Around Tastings: Your chance to try special tasting menus
Dining Experiences: Dinners to remember with chefs and celebrities
Grand Tasting and Culinary Demos: Opportunities to try new dishes and participate in events with some of the Food Network's biggest stars
ON-SITE AMENITIES
Amenities vary according to the venue. Most venues have restrooms and food and drink options, plus staff members if you need assistance. Some may have on-site security.
LOCATION
The New York City Food and Wine Festival takes place throughout New York City, with many events happening in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and other key locations. Be sure to check your ticket for specific venue locations and plan a route before you arrive so that you don't miss anything. Expect to stop at restaurants, clubs, universities, and entertainment venues.
LINEUP
The 2025 lineup for the New York City Food and Wine Festival will be announced soon. For the latest updates, visit the official event page.
RVING AT THE EVENT
While the New York City Food and Wine Festival doesn't offer RV parking, there are several options for RV travelers. New York City allows you to park your RV on the street for 24 hours. If you're a new RV traveler or are unfamiliar with the area, be sure to check out these NY RV travel tips. If you plan on staying longer to see NYC's attractions, consider finding a campsite to use as a home base.
Liberty Harbor RV Park is a developed, privately owned campground conveniently located just across the harbor from Manhattan. Although you’ll technically be staying in New Jersey, the bright lights and big buildings of New York are just a 15-minute ferry ride away. You can get even more of the local experience by taking the PATH trail or light rail. Wi-Fi is available throughout the campground, and RV spots include water and electricity.
Skyline RV Camp offers hookup and non-hookup sites in Brooklyn. The sites are pet-friendly and come with access to Wi-Fi, restrooms, shower facilities, and a water fill-up station. Currently, this park does not have water hookups or a dump station.
WHERE TO STAY
If you’re not bringing an RV to the New York City Food and Wine Festival, the world is your oyster as far as lodging options are concerned. This city is replete with hotels, hostels, B&Bs, and every other temporary accommodation choice under the sun. Here are a few popular options.
The Waldorf Astoria is a New York City institution. This famous hotel offers a spa, room service, fitness center, concierge services, and an on-site restaurant. However, rooms tend to be pricey, especially during major events.
The Local NYC is a hostel offering both dorm-style accommodations and select private rooms in an inviting, industrial-chic setting. Staying in hostels is a great way to save money, and it can help you meet other travelers.
Hotel Le Bleu is a modern hotel in downtown Brooklyn. Rooms come with minibars, ironing boards, hair dryers, bathrobes and slippers, coffee makers, and TVs with free access to 30 movie channels.
HOW TO GET THERE
From the west, I-78 takes you straight to Brooklyn. If you're coming from the north, take I-678 to Jackie Robinson Parkway, then turn left on Eastern Parkway and turn right on Atlantic Avenue. John F. Kennedy International Airport is located near Brooklyn, so you could fly in and take public transportation to your events.
PARKING
New York City has plenty of public parking lots and parking garages. In Brooklyn alone, you'll find Kings County Parking, NYC Arena Parking, ParkKwik, City Parking, SP+ Parking, and Edison ParkFast. These locations may charge fees. If you prefer street parking, check back to refill your parking meter.
TICKETS & PRICING
Ticket prices vary according to the event. Buy individual event tickets, or order packages to save 20% or more. Browse the events and packages for more information.
WRAP UP
Check the New York City Food and Wine Festival's official website for the 2025 lineup, and get ready for a celebration of food, drinks, and culinary excellence. Finding RV parking spaces in New York City can be difficult, but the area has a few RV campgrounds. You could also check into a hotel during your visit. Expect a lot of crowds and traffic, but the memories and delicious meals will make it all worth it.
Check out @NYCWFF on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for event updates!
Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .
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