The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival has returned for 2026! The festival runs from August 27 through November 21, 2026, bringing Global Marketplaces, live entertainment, scavenger hunts and plenty of fun for all ages to EPCOT. We’re sharing everything families need to know, including the best activities to enjoy with kids.
2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
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EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Overview
The 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival runs from August 27 through November 21, giving families 87 days to experience the event. This year also marks the festival’s 30th anniversary, which Disney is celebrating by bringing back or reimagining 30 dishes from throughout its history.
Festival entertainment and most activities are included with valid EPCOT admission. However, food, beverages, merchandise, dining packages and scavenger-hunt maps cost extra. Depending on your admission type, a theme park reservation may also be required.
2026 EPCOT Food and Wine Global Marketplaces
Perhaps the biggest draw of the festival is the food! Throughout EPCOT, Global Marketplaces serve small plates and beverages inspired by countries and cultures from around the world. The smaller portions make it easier for families to share dishes and sample several different flavors during the day.
The Global Marketplaces and festival dining locations for 2026 include:
- Coastal Eats near Mission: SPACE
- Gyozas of the Galaxy
- The Fry Basket near Refreshment Station
- Flavors from Fire near Refreshment Station
- Brew-Wing Lab at The Odyssey
- Hops & Barley
- Mexico
- China
- India near the China Pavilion
- The Alps near the Germany Pavilion
- Germany
- Spain between the Italy and Germany Pavilions
- Italy
- Japan
- Greece between the Japan and Morocco Pavilions
- Belgium
- Australia
- Brazil between the France and Morocco Pavilions
- France
- Canada
- Swirled Showcase near Port of Entry
- Shimmering Sips
- Bramblewood Bites
- Milled & Mulled between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion
- Forest & Field between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion
From September 18 through November 8, families can also visit The Wedge Hosted by Dairy Does More inside CommuniCore Hall. This limited-time location serves several cheese-focused dishes, including macaroni and cheese, a cheese selection and a nonalcoholic Cannoli Milk Shake.
Several permanent EPCOT dining locations also serve festival-exclusive items, including:
- Refreshment Port
- Sommerfest
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse
- Funnel Cake
- Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company locations
- Connections Café and Connections Eatery
- Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina
- Sunshine Seasons
Menus, operating hours and availability are subject to change.
EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Entertainment
Wondering what families can do at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival beyond eating at the marketplaces? The festival offers scavenger hunts, live music, interactive exhibits and activities that children and adults can enjoy together.
- Emile’s Fromage Montage: Purchase any five eligible cheese dishes marked in the Festival Passport and collect a stamp for each one. After collecting five stamps, bring the passport to Shimmering Sips to receive a complimentary festival treat.
- Eat to the Beat Concert Series: Catch live performances at the America Gardens Theatre. Concerts are included with EPCOT admission, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can also reserve an Eat to the Beat Dining Package for guaranteed admission to a reserved seating section.
- Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit: Available from September 25 through November 2, this Halloween scavenger hunt sends families searching for character-inspired pumpkins throughout EPCOT. Purchase a map and stickers at a participating merchandise location and redeem the map for a keepsake, while supplies last.
- Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak: Search EPCOT for Remy figures holding different ingredients, then match the corresponding stickers to their locations on the scavenger-hunt map. Maps can be redeemed for a keepsake while supplies last.
- Jammin’ Chefs: Watch musical chefs create energetic rhythms using pots, pans and other kitchen-inspired instruments. Check the My Disney Experience app or EPCOT entertainment schedule for that day’s performance times.
- Cheers to Cheese!: From September 18 through November 8, CommuniCore Hall hosts an interactive exhibit exploring the history of cheese. It’s an easy indoor activity to pair with a visit to The Wedge.
- Living with the Land Festival Displays: The Living with the Land greenhouses feature festival-inspired displays highlighting ingredients used in dishes from around the world. It’s a relaxing, educational attraction that can provide a welcome break from the heat.
