I don’t feel like we’ve spent too much time patting ourselves on the back here at Bites about how well the first year of the reconstituted Music City Food & Wine Festival came together in April — but it really did come off without a hitch! I’m sure I’m probably jinxing us, but the weather was pretty much ideal for the outdoor events after the Friday night dinner was moved indoors, and the organizers of the festival did a fantastic job showcasing local culinary talent at all of the events.
I can officially announce that Music City Food & Wine Festival is coming back in 2026 — from April 24 through 26 in Centennial Park. To help get everyone excited about next year’s festival, the Scene's events department is planning a fall series called Intimate Dinners, which will take place across the city from Nov. 10 through 16.
Some of your favorite chefs will be participating, from a special Rabbit Hole collaboration between Kristin Beringson of Henley and David Andrews from D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe on Nov. 12 to chefs Julio Hernandez of Maiz de la Vida and Marcio Florez of Limo Peruvian Eatery coming together on Nov. 16 for a dinner they are calling Ode to Mother Earth.
Other dinners will take place at Lockeland Table, 1 Kitchen and Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, with a culinary tour of Halls Catch and Halls Chophouse. These dinners will feature special menus, unique drink pairings and one-of-a-kind collaborations.
Some of the dinners are already accepting reservations, and others are open for you to register to be notified when the tickets go live. Regardless, you won’t want to miss out on the fun, so visit the Music City Food & Wine Festival's Intimate Dinners page to find out all the details!
