April 24-26, 2026. Check out our Festival Schedule page for the most up to date information.  

We will host events in Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203) Friday April 23, Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26 for our festival weekend. We will also have exciting events taking place in restaurants and bars across the city!
Visit our Festival Map page for more information on location and arrival instructions.

Friday’s Southern Fried Hootenanny event and Saturday’s Grand Tasting is 21+. A Valid ID is required for admission to the festival on Saturday. If event security cannot verify your age, you will not be admitted to the event - NO EXCEPTIONS.  
 
Our SUNDAY FOOD FAIRE event is family friendly and is open to the public, family and pet friendly! Bring the kids, bring the pets and come snack and shop till you drop. All attendees interested in purchasing an alcoholic beverage on Sunday must present valid ID.  

Parking is available in Centennial Park and around its perimeter on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking is available on side streets surrounding the park. If you live nearby, we encourage you to walk or take public transportation to the park.  

We encourage the use of ride share when possible, you'll be enjoying lots of wine and cocktails after all! The best place for ride-share drop off is at the entrance off 26th avenue. 

Our event is rain or shine, and we’re closely monitoring the weather for this weekend.

In the case of severe weather (such as high winds, thunder, or lightning), we may adjust event timing or programming to ensure everyone’s safety. If any changes are necessary, we will communicate updates as quickly as possible via our website, social channels, and email.

If timing adjustments are made, tickets will automatically be honored for the updated event times—no action needed on your end.

MCFW will host a variety of events, some ticketed and some open to the public. To learn more about ticket pricing and what comes with your ticket, visit our TICKETS page to choose your culinary adventure! 

As stated at the point of purchase, all tickets are nonrefundable. You are able to transfer your ticket to someone else. Please email hello@mcfwf.com for any questions regarding ticketing.

MCFW chefs provide a variety of food offerings at our events, but our tasting tents are not able to accommodate any dietary needs or food allergies! Tasting tents will be labeled with what the food item is and feel free to ask our amazing chefs and restaurant staff if you have specific dietary concerns about any samplings.  

🚫 What items are NOT allowed at the festival?

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, the following items are not permitted:

Outside Food & Beverage

• No outside food, alcohol, or drinks (including coolers)

Bags & Containers

• No large bags, backpacks, or coolers

• All bags are subject to security screening

Weapons & Safety Risks

• No weapons of any kind (including firearms, knives, pepper spray, etc.)

Seating & Large Items

• No lawn chairs, folding chairs, or large umbrellas

Pets

• No pets allowed (service animals permitted in accordance with ADA guidelines)

Other Restricted Items

• No bicycles, scooters, or skateboards inside the event footprint

👍 What can you bring?

• Small bags or purses (all bags are subject to a security screening)

• Phones and personal cameras

• Comfortable shoes and weather appropriate attire

• Good vibes and an appetite!

Only small purses and backpacks are allowed. No oversized bags will be permitted for guests into the footprint. All bags will be subject to a security screening.
You do NOT have to have a clear bag.