Frequently Asked Questions

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) presented by Invesco QQQ is NYC's premier wine and food festival. The four-day annual Festival showcases the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs, culinary personalities and America’s most beloved television chefs.

The 18th annual Festival will be held on October 2025. To receive the most up-to-date information on this year’s Festival and future dates, click here to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on our social media channels @NYCWFF: Facebook, Instagram, X and Tiktok.

NYCWFF consists of over 80 different events throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.

NYCWFF tickets are priced at fair market value and therefore are not tax deductible.

Yes, all event venues are ADA accessible unless otherwise noted on the individual event pages. To request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, and/or any disability accommodation, please contact [email protected] at least five days in advance to initiate your request.

We cannot guarantee that participating chefs and restaurants will prepare dishes without common allergens, including nuts, dairy, gluten, etc. Additionally, not all events will have vegetarian options available. It’s important to always ask the chef whether or not certain allergens or food items are in the dishes you are going to consume, as well as consulting the tabletop menus.

At NYCWFF, we're committed to sustainability. That's why we've partnered with Cork Collective - fueled by the expertise and passion of Rockwell Group, Amorim, Bluewell and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Cork Collective is dedicated to repurposing wine corks into innovative, eco-friendly products that benefit our communities and promote a greener future.

NO PETS ALLOWED. ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS PERMITTED. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. For more information, please refer to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Tickets to the 2025 Festival will be on sale this summer. Sign up for our newsletter and text messages here and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok to get the latest NYCWFF updates and exclusive announcements

Our tickets range from $95-$400 and ticket prices vary depending on the type of event you choose to attend. We also offer several different ticket packages, each including a unique selection of events. More information about ticket packages can be found here.

The Festival also offers a payment plan option to allow you to pay for your tickets over time. Select the "monthly installment payment plan" option at checkout. Payment plans are available only for a limited time.

Tickets can only be purchased at the door for events located at the Invesco QQQ Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal. Events do sell out quickly, so we encourage you to purchase your tickets online early.

Unfortunately, we are unable to create a waitlist for any of our events.

All ticket sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges. Tickets are transferable, the name of the ticket does not have to match the name of the ticket holder.

Yes! Your ticket covers all food and beverage consumed at the event. Just bring your appetite and enjoy.

Most NYCWFF events require that guests are 21 or older, however we will always offer a few exciting family-friendly events as part Festival.

We do! NYCWFF is pleased to partner with GovX to provide discounted tickets on select events to all veterans and first responders. Sign in with your GovX account to access the special offer.

NYCWFF offers preferred pricing at a selection of terrific NYC hotels through our partner Crewfare. Hotel options and rates can be found here.

Public transportation to the city is available to and from JFK, LaGuardia and Newark airports. We suggest picking the airport that is most convenient for you.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please visit our sponsorship page and contact [email protected] for more information.

To find out more about becoming an exhibitor, please let us know you are interested via this form.

Yes, absolutely. Press registration will open on July 22. To request credentials please submit here. For any questions on press access, please contact Andrea Moreno [email protected].

NYCWFF is always looking for volunteers to assist in setting up, checking in guests, giving directions, ticketing and other event support tasks. We also look for experienced culinary volunteers to support our participating chefs. Click here for more information about volunteering and here to directly sign up with God’s Love We Deliver.

Thank you for considering participation in NYCWFF! We receive hundreds of requests every year and we do our best to consider everyone. Please let us know your interest by filling out this form or contacting us direct at [email protected].

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Please send all other questions and inquiries to [email protected].