ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Think Global. Taste Local. The Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor celebrates the chefs’ use of local, fresh and responsibly sourced ingredients from both land and sea, which inspire their creativity and protect the environment. Attendees will also be able to explore the expanding world of food pairing with wine, beer and spirits.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

For those who love great food, wine, beer, spirits, music and fun.  The festival is open to consumers and trade professionals and will appeal to oenophiles and epicures as well as novices looking to increase their knowledge and pleasure of food and wine.

 

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Now in its third year, The Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor features:

• What’s Cooking For Kids?  a new program of fun activities and demonstrations to inspire children to cook and enjoy healthy food.
• Seminars and Guest Chef Demonstrations

A varied selection of informative and entertaining sessions will be offered. Accomplished chefs, wine and beer experts will host demonstrations, tastings and share signature dishes and techniques.

• Belgian Beer Café

Relax and enjoy in our waterfront Belgian Beer Café featuring Stella Artois, Hoegaarden & Leffe.

• Artisanal Products and Boutique Wines

Sample and learn about the growing trend of handcrafted artisanal products, which are made with great care and attention to detail, such as premium sea salt, cheese, bread, chocolate, coffee, teas, beer, olive oils, ice cream, etc.  

 

ABOUT SHOWS, INC.
The Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor®, is a world-class event produced by Shows, Inc.

Since 1976, Shows, Inc. has presented numerous wine, arts, jazz, crafts, and design events such as The Annapolis Waterfront Arts Festival; Design for Living, Washington's Home Show; and The Virginia Wine Festival.

Shows Inc.'s sister corporation, United States Yacht Shows, Inc. has produced several sterling in-water boat shows since 1970 including the United States Sailboat Show, the world's biggest; United States Powerboat Show, Bay Bridge Boat Show and The Yacht Show at National Harbor®.