Festival Expands with Rooftop Venue at Pier 17 The 2026 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival has unveiled its complete lineup, featuring more than 50 events across October 15–17. The festival will showcase 300+ chefs, culinary personalities, wineries, and spirit brands across both signature and new experiences. A notable addition this year is the Rooftop at Pier 17, part of the Invesco QQQ Campus in the Seaport. The venue will host signature events and live entertainment with views of the Manhattan skyline.
Bank of America Cardholders Get Early Access Bank of America credit and debit cardholders can access tickets starting Monday, July 13, receiving a 25% discount on Signature Events and early entry before general public sales begin July 20. Cardholders also receive early entry to select events, including Blue Moon Burger Bash presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats, hosted by Rachael Ray and Bert Kreischer.
Headlining Events Confirmed flagship events include: Steak & Whiskey (Friday, October 16, 7:15 PM–10:00 PM) — Hosted by Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, with Bank of America early entry at 6:30 PM. Blue Moon Burger Bash (Thursday, October 15, 7:15 PM–10:00 PM) — Part of the Norwegian Cruise Line Rooftop Series, with early entry at 6:30 PM. Flavors of Bollywood (Friday, October 16, 8:00 PM–10:30 PM) — Hosted by Maneet Chauhan and Vijay Kumar. Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demonstrations (Saturday, October 17, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM). Participating chefs and culinary personalities include Esther Choi, Sophie Flay, Kwame Onwuachi, Rachael Ray, Marcus Samuelsson, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Andrew Zimmern.
Supporting Food and Hospitality All ticket proceeds support the James Beard Foundation and Event Zero, both focused on building a more equitable food and hospitality sector through sustainability initiatives.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
