Full Disclosure: Editor Mark Baratelli is a Judge at this event and will receive free admission, food and wine at this event.
The 8th Annual Downtown Food & Wine Fest is set for Saturday, February 27 (noon til 9) and Sunday, February 28, 2016 (noon til 7) at Lake Eola Park.
30,000 people and 30 restaurants will attend.
It's YUGE.
A two-day ticket is available for $25 per person with advance online purchase.
A limited number of Ultimate Fest Experience packages are $100 per day and includes the following:
-access to private bathrooms reserved for VIP guests
-VIP parking pass
-general admission
-Wine Tasters Club
-$20 value in food and beverage tickets
access to the private stage-side VIP tent
private wine/beer bar with premium wines (food and beverage tickets required)