November is a ways away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t mark your calendars now!
Coming November 7-8, 2026, is Savor St. Pete! If you haven’t already heard, Savor St. Pete is a showcase open to the public with delicious food, wine, and beer in the Downtown St. Pete area. The best part is that tickets are already on sale now.
<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Keep reading for all the details you need to know for this tantalizing festival!
About Savor St. Pete
Savor St. Pete is entering its 14th year and is known as Tampa Bay's 2025 Best Food Festival. This event is your best chance to taste the region's best restaurants at Vinoy Park.
Check out delicious food and drink from incredible brewmasters, chefs, and culinary personalities throughout the entire weekend!
“Over the last few years, we've seen incredible growth throughout Tampa Bay's restaurant community, and it's exciting to watch so many talented chefs invest in this region,” said Tammy Gail, founder and president of SAVOR St. Pete.
“SAVOR is proud to showcase the chefs, restaurants and culinary talent that are putting Tampa Bay on the national food map. Each year, the festival brings together established favorites and rising stars, giving guests a true taste of the creativity and innovation driving our region's dining scene.”
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What can we expect at Savor St. Pete?
Of course, Savor St. Pete is full of mini-events throughout the main event, such as the Best Chef Competition. This competition allows culinary professionals local to the Tampa Bay area to showcase their talents along with popular restaurants on a mission to outcook one another!
Among this year's featured culinary personalities are Chef Paul Wahlberg, co-owner of Wahlburgers, and Chef Jing Gao, founder and CEO of Fly By Jing. In addition to judging the festival's culinary competition, both chefs will take the San Pellegrino Cooking Stage for live demonstrations alongside other nationally recognized culinary talent.
They will be joined by an impressive lineup of regional chefs, including Chef Lee Aquino, Executive Chef and Culinary Director of Birch & Vine and this year's Savor St. Pete Chef Ambassador, and Chef Hans Bien- Aime of Parasol.
Other featured chefs this year include Sysco Executive Chef Luis Reyes, Olé Mexican Foods Executive Chef Marco Flores, Filippo Bero Chef Johnathan Rodriguez, and Rao's Homemade Chef Ethan Holmes.
Savor St. Pete Tickets
As previously mentioned, tickets are now on sale for general admission and VIP admission, and all tickets may be purchased online.
Be aware that VIP tickets are limited and allow guests early access to the Grand Tasting Village at 12 p.m., as well as the Private VIP Spirits Lounge. These tickets are $165 (not including fees) per person daily.
General Admission tickets are $135 (not including fees). General Admission guests are welcome from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All those in attendance will receive a limited-edition wine glass, custom tote bag, and access to the Grand Tasting Village!
For even more information regarding the event, check out savortheburg.com or follow Savor St. Pete on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Be sure to use the hashtag #SavorStPete!