2026 Summer Series: Grand Prix Dining Experience in Ocala
A Saturday-night dining experience at World Equestrian Center – Ocala during the 2026 Summer Series.
Event
Ocala Food & Wine Festival 2026
A three-day, chef-led culinary celebration at World Equestrian Center – Ocala featuring four signature events and a package stay option.
About the event
Chef-led dining across the weekend
Ocala Food & Wine Festival is a three-day culinary celebration in Ocala at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. The program centers on four signature events: the Chefs’ Dinner, the Grand Tasting with VIP Bubble Lounge access, the Grand Prix Dining Experience, and Jazz Brunch. The festival is listed as 21+ and benefits the Public Education Foundation of Marion County ProStart Program.
What the main events include
The Grand Tasting on Saturday brings together food and beverage samplings, chef demos, a beer garden, a wine pull, and a student culinary competition at WEC Exposition Center 1. The Grand Prix Dining Experience is described as ringside dining during the grand prix show jumping event on Saturday evening.
The Chefs’ Dinner takes place Friday in Miss Eloise’s Grand Ballroom at The Equestrian Manor. Jazz Brunch follows on Sunday at Lallie’s Covered Pavilion and includes brunch classics, action stations, a Bloody Mary bar, and live jazz.
Package details
The Five-Star Festival Package is the published package option. It includes two nights’ accommodations for two guests at either The Equestrian Hotel or The Riding Academy Hotel, access for two to all signature festival events, a $50 Stirrups breakfast credit for Saturday morning, and valet parking at The Equestrian Hotel only.
Frequently asked questions
What are the signature events in the program?
The signature events are the Chefs’ Dinner, Grand Tasting with VIP Bubble Lounge access, Grand Prix Dining Experience, and Jazz Brunch.
What is included in the Grand Tasting?
The Grand Tasting includes food and beverage samplings, chef demos, a beer garden, a wine pull, and a student culinary competition at WEC Exposition Center 1.
Where do the Chefs’ Dinner and Jazz Brunch take place?
The Chefs’ Dinner is in Miss Eloise’s Grand Ballroom at The Equestrian Manor, and Jazz Brunch is at Lallie’s Covered Pavilion.
What does the Five-Star Festival Package include?
It includes two nights for two guests, access for two to all signature festival events, a Saturday morning $50 Stirrups breakfast credit, and valet parking at The Equestrian Hotel only.
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