EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026: Dates (Aug 27 to Nov 21) and Fares

Name: EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026
Start: 2026-08-27
End: 2026-11-21
Location: Lake Buena Vista, Florida

When is EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026?

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026 runs August 27 to November 21, 2026.

2026August 27 to November 21, 2026Confirmed

2027August 26 to November 20, 2027By the calendar

How the dates are set: It has opened on the last Thursday of August and closed the Saturday before Thanksgiving every year since 2024.

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EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival schedule

2026: The festival ran from August 27 to November 21, 2026.
Pattern since 2024: Food & Wine has opened on the last Thursday of August and closed the Saturday before Thanksgiving every year since 2024.
Busiest stretch: October is the busiest festival stretch. September has lower crowds but is still hot.

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Tickets and cost

All four EPCOT festivals are included with regular park admission. There is no separate ticket and no upcharge to walk in and browse the booths.

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EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival: questions people ask

When is the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival?

In 2026 it ran from August 27 to November 21. It has opened on the last Thursday of August and closed the Saturday before Thanksgiving every year since 2024.

Do you need a separate ticket for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival?

No. The festival is included with a valid EPCOT park ticket.

Does EPCOT have a summer festival?

No. The EPCOT calendar has a gap between the end of Flower & Garden in early June and the start of Food & Wine in late August.

What is the busiest month for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival?

October is the busiest festival stretch. September has lower crowds but is still hot.

When do the other EPCOT festivals run in 2027?

Festival of the Arts runs January 15 to March 1, 2027, and Flower & Garden runs March 10 to May 31, 2027.

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About EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Eat and drink around the world at EPCOT's global marketplaces from late summer into November.

EPCOT's longest food festival runs for about twelve weeks from late August into the weekend before Thanksgiving. Booths serve small plates and drinks from around the world, and it is included with a regular EPCOT ticket. October is the busiest stretch, while September is lower on crowds but still hot.

Know before you go

Festival entry is included with regular EPCOT admission, with no separate ticket.
October is the busiest festival stretch.
Orlando International (MCO) is the closest major airport for Walt Disney World.

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