Music City Food & Wine Festival

Get your tickets online today! Choose between VIP Weekend, Grand Tasting, Southern Fried Hootenanny, or General Admission.

Southern Fried Hootenanny, presented by Waldo’s Chicken, is a celebration of bold Southern flavor, live music, and good times. Sample down-home dishes from 25+ top local restaurants, sip craft cocktails made with local spirits, and explore a whiskey & beer garden. Whether you’re here for the food, the whiskey, or just the fun, Hootenanny serves up a night of unforgettable Southern hospitality.

Saturday will host the festival’s Grand Tasting with sampling booths from 100+ local restaurants, wines, and sponsoring beverage brands. Guests will get to watch our signature Mixology Competition, experience specialty wine seminars, and enjoy chef demos, all while unlimited food is served. Then, cast your vote for the Best Bite of the Night.

Round out our spring festival weekend with delicious food, brunch cocktails, and over-the-top entertainment at your choice of a handful of local establishments hosting their version of the biggest, loudest, and proudest brunches in town!

Eat and shop until you drop at Food Faire, a gourmet market of locally made provisions. Peruse dozens of talented artisans and vendors selling goods, snacks, and specialty treats. Plus, make sure to check out the main stage for chef demonstrations, panels, spirit seminars, local cookbook author signings, live music, and more!