Walt Disney World has announced the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival dates and early details. The event returns to EPCOT on August 27th, and it will, once again, feature an outstanding lineup of food…and wine. Here’s the announcement!
2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Dates
Get ready to sip and stroll through the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, where mouthwatering global marketplaces meet live performances, activities, and more. The fun and flavor-filled celebration of worldly cuisines has been a fan-favorite festival since 1996, with every year bringing new surprises and returning classics.
The festival will run from August 27 to November 21, 2026. This is the perfect period as the sun is setting on summertime and the fall festivities are just creeping in at Walt Disney World.
EPCOT is already known for its diverse array of food and drink selections, and the festival only adds to the number of delectable offerings you can discover around the park.
While chefs are still cooking up the final menus and list of marketplaces for 2026, we have a scrumptious sneak peek for you today. Here are three items that will be returning this year!
- Street Corn-style Dumplings: Chicken Dumplings with Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Street Corn Salad, Cotija, Lime Crema, and Cilantro (Gyozas of the Galaxy)
- Grilled Bushberry-spiced Shrimp Skewer with Sweet-and-Sour Vegetables and Coconut-Chilie Sauce (Australia)
- Kirschwasser Torte with Cherry-Brandy Buttercream, Fondant, Sugared Almonds, and Cherry Compote (The Alps)
Throughout the festival, some Global Marketplaces will have a phased opening.
Calling fans of all things cheesy: we are happy to confirm that Emile’s Fromage Montage is once again returning to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
This popular food stroll highlights cheese-inspired dishes available at select Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, where you can collect stamps in your festival passport for each eligible dish you try and earn a festival treat when you complete the mission.
Remy is back and ready to explore EPCOT once again during the Food & Wine Festival. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt encourages guests of all ages to follow along with the culinary‑loving character as he hides throughout World Showcase.
This interactive hunt is ideal for families and offers a fun way to discover different pavilions while keeping an eye out for Remy and the ingredients he is collecting. Purchase a themed map and stickers to track your progress, and if you’re able to spot Remy in every location, a special keepsake awaits.
Live music takes center stage each year at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, with the return of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion.
The full lineup of artists will be announced at a later date, so keep an ear out!
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