(Edgartown, MA) Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival is back and better than ever. Celebrating the rich culinary artistry of the island and its bountiful seafood and farming culture, the four-day festival will feature seven intimate events running October 19 – 22, 2023. The finest chefs on the island will be joined by culinary artists from the Northeast in the revamped festival produced by The Friends of MV Concert Series and a21. Tickets for the Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival will go on sale Friday, August 18, 2023. Guests can sign up for early access to tickets by registering now at MVFoodandWine.com. Proceeds from the festival help to directly fund charitable organizations that support Island arts, education and recreation to enrich the quality of life on the Island.
Martha’s Vineyards Food & Wine Opening Celebration:
The Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival will begin with a celebration of the Best of the Best of the Vineyard at the beautiful Harbor View Hotel. With the stunning Edgartown Lighthouse and the harbor as its backdrop, the Island’s finest chefs will be joined by their culinary peers from across the Northeast and the world. Guests will enjoy delicious bites from top local and national chefs, expertly paired with wines and spirits from our select beverage partners.
Those opting for the VIP experience will enjoy Priority Access to the party an hour early at the Poolside lounge featuring an exclusive hors d’oeuvres tasting, specialty cocktails, champagne, caviar, a bellini station and a limited edition gift bag filled with take-home treats courtesy of our culinary partners.
Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Dinner Series:
Dine On The Vine! Lock up a table at some of the most in-demand restaurants on Martha’s Vineyard for exclusive collaborations as the top chefs on the Vineyard pair their talents with award-winning culinary talent from the Northeast in the Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Dinner Series. The series includes dinners at Bettini, Atria, The Red Cat, and The Dunes where visiting chefs will collaborate with each local chef and combine their extensive knowledge to create a unique tasting menu with the finest fresh and local ingredients that the Vineyard has to offer. Each dinner is sold separately..
The Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Dinner Series will begin Friday night with an intimate tasting menu at the luxurious Bettini in Edgartown. Located inside the picturesque Harbor View Hotel, guests will enjoy breathtaking views of Edgartown Harbor as Executive Chef Juan Martinez partners with mother-son duo, Lydia Shire and Alex Pineda, to prepare a meal patrons will never forget.
Guests who choose the VIP option will receive a private tour of the kitchen, an amuse bouche pre-dinner tasting menu paired with specialty cocktails, and a limited edition gift bag filled with tasty libations and take-home treats courtesy of our partners. Guests will also receive a personalized menu autographed by Chef Lydia Shire and Chef Alex Pineda and an opportunity to be photographed with the chefs.
The Dinner Series continues Friday night as guests are invited to step inside Chef/Owner Christian Thornton’s Atria. Once named one of the most romantic restaurants in the region by Boston Magazine, Atria is the definition of fine dining on the island. Trained by Wolfgang Puck, Thornton has gained high praise for his “global comfort food.” VIP guests will be treated to a special cocktail reception with live music, photo opportunity, an autographed menu, and a guided tour of the kitchen with Thornton.
On Saturday, the Dinner Series heads to Oak Bluffs, where Chef and Owner Ben DeForest runs Red Cat Kitchen. For almost two decades, RCK has been the place for edgy culinary creativity and a merging of the finest agri and aquaculture farm to table dining experiences on the island. DeForest’s incredible dishes that have landed Red Cat Kitchen on every Best Of Martha’s Vineyard list since its opening. VIP guests will be treated to a special cocktail reception, photo opportunity, an autographed menu, a pre-dinner tasting experience, and a limited edition gift bag provided by our partners. Tickets for this experience are extremely limited and expected to sell out quickly.
The final Dinner Series event will take place at the Dunes, overlooking the Edgartown Harbor at Winnetu Oceanside Resort. Chef Richard Doucette will combine his passion, creativity and training to create an unforgettable epicurean experience just steps from South Beach. VIP guests will enjoy an amuse bouche pre-dinner tasting menu paired with specialty cocktails and wine, an autographed menu, a guided tour of the kitchen, and a limited edition gift bag provided by our partners.
Martha’s Vineyards Food & Wine Grand Tastings:
Farming is an integral part of life on the Vineyard and the Grand Tasting on Saturday will celebrate the beautiful bounty that Fall brings to the Island. More than a dozen chefs will craft unique amuse-bouches that showcase farm fresh fall ingredients. Guests who opt for the VIP experience will also receive access to an exclusive poolside pre-party with curated flights featuring wine and food pairings, specialty cocktails and a gourmet smore and spiked apple cider station.
From the first settlers and native peoples, Martha’s Vineyard has always had a rich fishing history. That history lives on today on the docks of Menemsha and the bounty that emerges from the waters surrounding our Island home. The Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival will celebrate that tradition on Sunday with a special Grand Tasting dedicated to all things seafood just steps from the ocean at the Winnetu resort in Edgartown. Fresh oysters, fish and beautiful shellfish from the Island paired expertly with wine, cocktails and spirits from our beverage partners will be available from more than a dozen chefs. VIP guests will receive early access to a party at the VIP lounge featuring a specially curated intimate culinary experience including wine and oyster flights and limited edition Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival merchandise.
Tickets to all experiences will be available Friday, August 18, 2023 at MVFoodandWine.com,
Hotel Packages:
The Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival has partnered with several hotels on the island to optimize the festival experience. Guests will be able to receive discounts at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort, Hob Knob Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa, The Sydney Hotel and The Christopher Hotel. Culinary experiences must be added separately to the hotel packages. All hotel packages have a two-night minimum.
Hotel packages will be available at MVFoodandWine.com,
The festival will be produced by The Friends of MV Concert Series, the nonprofit behind the popular Beach Road Weekend Music Festival in Vineyard Haven, and a21, leader in producing culinary events across the country, with shows in over 40 markets including Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Whiskies of the World Tour, Heritage Fire Tour and more.
About Friends of MV Concerts
The Friends of MV Concert Series is an island based non-profit organization set up to support and enhance the recreation, cultural and entertainment landscape on Martha’s Vineyard. The 501-c3 is dedicated to expanding music and arts programs in area schools, providing local artists with paying work, and investing in area parks and cultural organizations.
About a21:
a21, formerly known as Agency 21 Consulting, is a full-service experiential marketing agency, specializing in event operations, production, corporate sales, and brand activations for live experiences. Founded in 2006, the agency’s corporate offices are in Miami, New York, and London with satellite personnel in Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Denver, and Monterey. a21’s portfolio includes internationally recognized events and festivals in South Florida and throughout the US: Food Network South Beach & New York City Wine and Food Festivals, Sunfest, Palm Beach Wine & Food Festival, The Seaglass Experience Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Heritage Fire and Whiskies of the World National Tours, AMP’s suite of Art Fairs, the newly acquired International Wine & Spirits Competition, and more.
Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival
Thursday, October 19 – Sunday, October 23
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
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