Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival returns with crafty cocktails, plant-based options for everyone to enjoy

According to the calendar, 2026 got underway 15 days ago. But you can’t fool SoFlo foodies. They know the real kick-off to the new year is the 7th annual Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival next week. Hungry for the deets? We’ve got ’em all.

Hope you’re ready to party. The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival is back in town.

Kate Reed: “This is 35 events during our festival week which is representing all different types of restaurants as far as mixologists and chefs throughout Broward County.”

The event puts local food and drink providers center-stage.

Kate Reed: “This is a chance for the spotlight to be on the hospitality scene in Broward. We really try to draw attention to the amazing talent we have in the area and the festival is just a way to be concentrated during event week.”

Looking for big-time barbecue? Super sliders? Big beers? Crafty cocktails? They’re all here and there’s more.

Kate Reed: “This year we’re expanding our plant-based options. There are wellness seminars, plant-based pairing. We have a plant-based dinner.”

If you’re thinking tofu, think again. Some truly tasty treats are waiting for you.

Joshua Mattey: “We have a plant-based salmon, we have pla...