Memphis Food & Wine Festival

Memphis Food & Wine Festival is an annual food and wine festival held in Memphis, Tennessee — drawing thousands of attendees to sample creations from over 40 local and national chefs alongside more than 150 wines and craft cocktails. The festival takes place at Memphis Botanical Garden, pairing an outdoor garden setting with a broad range of culinary and beverage programming across multiple themed areas.

Memphis Food & Wine Festival is a multi-format event featuring chef demonstrations on a main stage, unlimited tastings of signature dishes, and a VIP lounge with premium wine selections. The lineup has included notable restaurateurs such as Kelly English of Restaurant Iris, Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman of Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, and Jose Gutierrez of River Oaks. Food ranges from elevated Southern cuisine to international fare, and the beverage program extends beyond wine to include craft cocktails. A Champagne Garden and an Artisan Market featuring local food artisans are among the designated areas within the festival grounds. Live entertainment has featured performances by local jazz ensemble The Memphis Jazz Orchestra and blues guitarist Eric Hughes.

General admission includes unlimited food tastings from the participating chef roster and access to wine and cocktail pours from the 150-plus selections on offer. VIP access adds a dedicated lounge with premium wine pours and opportunities for closer interaction with participating chefs. The Memphis Botanical Garden venue provides a walkable, open-air layout suited to moving between tasting stations, the main stage, and the Artisan Market at your own pace. Specific ticket prices and dates for the upcoming edition have not yet been announced; checking the official festival website is the best way to confirm current availability.

Memphis sits outside Tennessee's formal wine-producing regions, but the festival's culinary identity is closely tied to the city's deep roots in Southern cooking, blues culture, and a restaurant scene that has drawn national attention. The inclusion of over 40 chefs from both local and national backgrounds reflects that dual identity — grounded in Memphis traditions while reaching beyond them.