Minnesota Monthly Food and Wine Experience

The largest indoor food and beverage tasting event in the upper Midwest fills two elegant ballrooms at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Eagan with nearly 100 vendors offering unlimited samples of wine, craft beer, and gourmet foods. The Minnesota Monthly Food and Wine Experience attracts over 5,000 attendees who enjoy demonstrations from local chefs, wine seminars, and cooking classes throughout the weekend. Notable participants include Loon Liquors, Tattersall Distilling, Lift Bridge Brewery, and Chowgirls Catering, serving everything from artisanal cheeses and chocolates to craft cocktails and rare wine varietals. A VIP lounge offers exclusive access to premium wines and spirits, paired with elevated cuisine from award-winning Twin Cities restaurants. The event features live acoustic performances from local musicians on the ballroom stage, though specific lineup details vary by year. Special features include the popular Wine Wall fundraiser benefiting Minnesota Public Radio, blind tasting challenges, and the chance to meet local winemakers, brewers, and distillers one-on-one.