Sip, Savor and Shine

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SAVOR St. Pete Food & Wine Festival Returns for its 14th year.

Whether exploring a trendy new bistro or world-class museums or catching the sunrise on a morning run along Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg knows how to capture a vibe. Chic boutiques and buzzing gastronomic energy have firmly placed the city on the global taste and style map.

Florida’s west coast is gearing up to celebrate its hippest culinary tradition: SAVOR St. Pete! Returning for its 14th year, SAVOR will take over Vinoy Park on November 7th-8th for a waterfront weekend of flavor, fashion and festival. The event is presented by Publix Super Markets, the City of St Petersburg and Visit SPC, bringing together local and national culinary talent against the backdrop of St. Pete’s glistening waterways. The culinary experience is hosted by SAVOR Chef Ambassador and Culinary Director, Chef Lee Aquino of Birch & Vine, who will join an impressive lineup of culinary personalities throughout the weekend.

Two Tents, Infinite Flavors

Step inside the festival’s expansive tasting tents and instantly escape into a paradise of curated pairings. Guests Promotional Feature: created by SAVOR St. Pete. can nosh and sip the afternoon away beside 180-degree water-front views, cool bay breezes and lively music.

The festival brings together the Bay Area’s most talented culinary creators, beautifully paired with a massive, global selection of craft beers and specialty wines. Whether in search of the perfect bold Cabernet, a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a smooth, creamy French rosé, guests will sip and learn directly from the experts.

Star-Studded Cooking Stage

Hungry for some kitchen secrets?
Head over to the San Pellegrino Cooking Stage to learn from the experts. This year's lineup features heavy-hitting local and national icons ready to teach guests how to whip up their own show-stopping masterpieces just in time for the holiday season.

Get ready to watch culinary magic live with:

  • Celebrity Chef Paul Wahlberg: The mastermind behind the famous Wahlburgers empire bringing star power and yummy comfort classics.
  • Chef Jing Gao: The visionary founder of Fly By Jing, ready to electrify your palate with her famous, trailblazing Sichuan flavors.
  • Chef Chris Valdes: Chef ambassador for Florida Dairy Farmers and celebrated chef contestant on Food Network’s Chopped and Star Salvation.

Upgrade to the VIP Experience

Want to elevate the weekend? Snag one of the exclusive, limited VIP tickets to unlock the ultimate premium experience. VIP status grants guests early access to the festival starting at 12 pm, plus entry into the VIP SpiritsLounge presented by Publix Liquors. Relax and enjoy the energy with private lounge seating while sampling super-premium spirits from iconic, top-tier brands like Tito’s, Patrón, Angel’s Envy, Hendrick’s and St-Germain.

Buy Tickets Now Before They Are Sold Out!

Every single ticket to SAVOR St. Pete delivers an incredible afternoon of unlimited tastings and samples, plus festival takeaways like a commemorative SAVOR wine glass, Sarasota BMW wine glass lanyard, and a stylish San Pellegrino/Perrier, limited-edition tote bag.

General admission tickets are $135 before fees and provide festival access from 1-4 pm, including access to the Grand Tasting Village with unlimited tastings and samples, as well as the San Pellegrino Cooking Stage for live culinary demonstrations.

For an earlier start and elevated experience, VIP Admission tickets are $165 before fees, with access from 12 pm-4 pm. VIP guests also receive access to the Culinary Showdown at the San Pellegrino Cooking Stage starting at 12 pm on November 7th. Tickets purchased at the gate increase by $25 and are subject to strict capacity availability. Secure tickets early to ensure access to the region’s ultimate culinary weekend.

Avoid FOMO — buy tickets at www.SavorTheBurg.com before they are gone! As always, dress to impress!

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