Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival, one of the region’s most anticipated culinary events, is back from April 9 through April 13, 2024 as a five-day extravaganza of unforgettable foodie events, presented by Breakthru Beverage Florida andGOYA Foods hosted with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners! This year’s festival promises to surpass last year’s inaugural edition with an expanded lineup, including the new “Experience Water Street” on Wednesday evening; a thrilling Chef Showdown competition featuring last year’s champions who are all back to defend their titles; and an even larger grand tasting event that’s not to be missed. The festival is proud to announce celebrity chef Robert Irvine, known for his dynamic culinary style and engaging personality, as the special celebrity guest who will add an extra layer of excitement to the festivities, along with Executive Chef, Fernando Desa, of GOYA Foods, with honorary chef host, Chef Sean Brasel of Meat Market.