Fun and food in NYC  

October sees the NYCWFF move to Brooklyn with more experiences than ever   

Celebrating its 17th year, the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) returns to New York City from October 17 to 20, 2024.  

Featuring more than 400 chefs, culinary icons, and celebrity talent, this year’s Festival showcases the best of New York’s vibrant food scene while supporting God’s Love We Deliver. With a dynamic array of over 80 events across New York City, including margarita-fueled river cruises and dazzling midnight parties, NYCWFF 2024 promises an unforgettable experience for every type of food lover.   

“This year’s lineup is a true celebration of New York City’s culinary diversity, and we’re thrilled to introduce so many exciting new and remixed experiences,” said Festival Founder and Director Lee Brian Schrager. “From first-ever event formats like the Bobby Flay’s Triple Threat Dance Party to our incredible new venues at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Hall des Lumières and Lawn Club in lower Manhattan, this year’s Festival stretches across the city, creating culinary destinations for every type of eventgoer. Whether you’re a casual food lover or a serious foodie, there’s something for everyone at NYCWFF, and we can’t wait to showcase the best of what the city has to offer.”  

For the first time ever and in celebration of the Festival’s move to Brooklyn, Brooklyn residents can enjoy a special 25% discount available at select Brooklyn events.The Invesco QQQ Festival Campus at Brooklyn Army Terminal will deliver show-stopping culinary experiences, with all-inclusive walk-around events featuring top chefs and entertainment. Use code Brooklyn25 at checkout on the below events, available for a limited time only!  

A dedicated NYCWFF Ferry powered by Invesco QQQ will be accessible via the NYC Ferry from Downtown Manhattan providing a seamless way for Festival goers to travel between events held in Manhattan and Brooklyn.  

In addition to an action-packed lineup of fresh events, the Festival is introducing a groundbreaking new Sustainability Partner, Cork Collective, an initiative driven by founding partners – Rockwell Group, Amorim, Bluewell, and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits – that’s dedicated to transforming the used cork stoppers into valuable resources for the public. The collection will take place over three days, including during the Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Trade Day hosted by Wine Spectator and the Grand Tasting events, which will be held under a large tent structure, with the team aiming to gather thousands of wine and spirits cork stoppers. Festival-goers are encouraged to bring their corks to the Cork Collective’s custom eQuad vehicle at the entrance of the Festival, and those who donate 50 or more corks will receive two complimentary tickets to Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demonstrations presented by HexClad on Sunday, October 20. The Cork Collective booth will raffle off tickets to the Grand Tasting as they meet their daily collection goals. Visitors will be able to enter by scanning a QR code at the booth.  

Events to experience  

Get ready for a thrilling NYCWFF journey this year, featuring can’t-miss events at brand-new venues and never-before-seen formats that will redefine the Festival experience:  

For those with a sweet tooth, this year’s NYCWFF offers indulgent, saccharine-charged experiences that will satisfy cravings with an irresistible lineup of dessert-focused events: 

Charitable partner 

Last year alone, the Festival’s charitable partner God’s Love We Deliver, delivered 4+ million free medically tailored meals to more than 15,000 individuals. Annually, the Festival generates millions of impressions for God’s Love We Deliver, raising awareness to grow the organization’s base of volunteers and clients. To date, NYCWFF has generated more than $14.8 million for its charitable causes with one hundred percent of the Festival’s net proceeds supporting its mission to EAT. DRINK. FEED NYC.  

The Festival’s headquarter hotel, The Wall Street Hotel will offer attendees a vibrant and stylish home base during Festival week.   

Stay up to date by following the conversation all year on Facebook, Instagram, and X using @NYCWFF/#NYCWFF and on TikTok at @NYCWineFoodFestival. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.nycwff.org or contact NYCWFF at NYCWFF@berlinrosen.com