{"id":106577,"date":"2025-09-11T18:32:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T18:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learn.recommend.com\/5th-annual-ocala-food-wine-festival-returns-in-the-fall\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T18:32:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T18:32:47","slug":"5th-annual-ocala-food-wine-festival-returns-in-the-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learn.recommend.com\/5th-annual-ocala-food-wine-festival-returns-in-the-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"5th Annual Ocala Food &amp; Wine Festival Returns in the Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"537\">The fifth annual <strong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"292\"><a href=\"https:\/\/recommend.com\/news-tools\/news\/florida-powerhouse-tourism-destination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ocala<\/a> Food &amp; Wine Festival<\/strong> will return to the <strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"353\">World Equestrian Center\u2013Ocala (WEC)<\/strong> from Nov. 7\u20139, 2025, bringing together world-class culinary talent, premium tastings and a lively competition set against the backdrop of WEC\u2019s equestrian resort.<\/p>\n<figure aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-156548\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-156548 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/recommend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WEC-Food-Wine-Grand-Tasting-18494-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ocala Food &amp; Wine Festival returns to the WEC in November.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"1020\">For the first time, WEC is introducing <em>Five-Star Festival Packages<\/em>, turning the event into a full luxury getaway. Guests can choose from accommodations at <strong>The Equestrian Hotel <\/strong>or the <strong>Riding Academy Hotel<\/strong>. Packages include exclusive access to signature events, early check-in and late check-out, a personal golf cart rental and daily breakfast at Stirrups Restaurant, the award-winning fine dining venue inside The Equestrian Hotel.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1047\">Festival Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1997\">\n<li data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1268\">\n<p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1268\"><strong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1096\">Friday, Nov. 7 \u2013 Chefs\u2019 Dinner at Stirrups<\/strong>: A multi-course dining event limited to <em>Five-Star Package<\/em> guests, featuring menus from a celebrity chef and WEC\u2019s culinary team, paired with curated wines and cocktails.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1606\">\n<p data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1606\"><strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1307\">Saturday, Nov. 8 \u2013 Grand Tasting<\/strong>: From 1 to 5 p.m., Exposition Center 1 will host tastings from local and national chefs, premium wine and spirit samplings and a preview of four new restaurants opening at WEC. Guests will also enjoy the annual student mystery basket competition, a showcase of up-and-coming culinary talent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1802\">\n<p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1802\"><strong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1663\">Saturday Evening \u2013 Grand Prix Reception Experience<\/strong>: Package guests can watch elite show jumping under the stars while enjoying cocktails and hors d\u2019oeuvres in the Grand Outdoor Arena.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1997\">\n<p data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1997\"><strong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1842\">Sunday, Nov. 9 \u2013 Champagne Brunch<\/strong>: The weekend wraps on the Stirrups Terrace, with live chef stations, unlimited champagne and meet-and-greet opportunities with participating chefs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2160\">For those preferring to attend select events, \u00e0 la carte tickets are available: Grand Tasting ($135 per person) and Champagne Brunch ($125 per person).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2160\">For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/worldequestriancenter.com\/ocala-fl\/events\/foodandwinefest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">worldequestriancenter.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><b><a class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/learn.recommend.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=105982&amp;action=edit\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.recommend.com\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=105982&amp;action=edit\" data-outlook-id=\"93abb560-d41d-415e-b586-ba439edb1e89\">##UFL##<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/recommend.com\/destinations\/5th-annual-ocala-food-wine-festival-returns-in-the-fall\/\">5th Annual Ocala Food &amp; Wine Festival Returns in the Fall<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/recommend.com\/\">Recommend<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fifth annual Ocala Food &amp; Wine Festival will return to the World Equestrian Center\u2013Ocala (WEC) from Nov. 7\u20139, 2025, bringing together world-class culinary talent, premium tastings and a lively competition set against the backdrop of WEC\u2019s equestrian resort. 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