Cheers to 30 Years: The Las Olas Wine & Food Festival Returns April 24

The iconic Las Olas Wine and Food Festival returns for its 30th anniversary on Friday, April 24, taking over four blocks of Las Olas Boulevard with more than 40 top restaurants and 200 wines and spirits. Presented by exclusive wine and spirits partner Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits with support from title sponsor, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, LALO Tequila, Jim Beam, Aperol, Espolòn Tequila, and Jameson Irish Whiskey, the event is hosted by and in support of the American Lung Association. Kicking off at 7:30 p.m. (5:30pm for VIPs), the milestone celebration transforms South Florida’s most stylish street into a high-energy culinary destination, marking three decades as one of the region’s most anticipated annual events.

This year, the festival pays tribute to its roots with a 90’s-themed anniversary celebration, transporting guests back to 1996, the year the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival’s magic began. VIP Grand Cru Ticket Holders will get exclusive access to the all new Throwback to the 90s experience, where VIP Attendees can expect nostalgic vibes with a modern twist, complete with specialty cocktails, VIP bites, and a dedicated retro-chic lounge where guests can sip, snack, relax, and vibe to throwback beats.

More than 200 domestic and international wines and spirits from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will be showcased across on-site tasting pavilions, while more than 40 restaurants will highlight the best of Greater Fort Lauderdale. From signature bites to bold new flavors, the lineup reflects the dynamic and ever-evolving local dining scene. Guests can also anticipate interactive experiences from leading spirits brands, including a do-not-miss Jim Beam x Cadillac F1 highlighted pit stop on the boulevard. Plus, new this year, an enhanced golf activation invites attendees to compete with friends through an immersive, tech-driven experience.

Guests can also experience the return of the Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Premium Wine Garden, sponsored by Ombelle, featuring exclusive pours, globally sourced wines, and limited-release bottles.

The Las Olas Wine and Food Festival has been Fort Lauderdale’s signature celebration of food, wine, culture, and community since 1996; supporting the American Lung Association through every pour and every bite.

This year’s event features two ticket tiers. General Admission tickets are priced at $175 and include access to three main tasting pavilions with all-inclusive food and beverage offerings, as well as entry to the Premium Wine Garden after 9 p.m. The VIP Grand Cru ticket, priced at $300, includes access to the VIP Kick-Off Pre-Party at the Riverside Hotel from 5:30 to 7 p.m., presented by Florida Power & Light and Amerant Bank, 30-minute early entry to the festival, and exclusive access to the Premium Wine Garden from 7 to 9 p.m., along with the ODE to the 90, an immersive themed VIP experience.

The 2026 restaurant lineup features an exciting mix of returning favorites and standout newcomers, including American Social, Anthony’s Catering & Events, Batch New Southern Kitchen & Tap (Fort Lauderdale), Benihana, Blazin Buns, Café Del Mar, Casa Sensei, Charleston Coffee Roasters, Del Mar, Desiignbyfood, E41 – Embarcadero 41 Las Olas, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, El Vez, Ethos Greek Bistro, Gran Forno Pronto, Hollywood Donut Factory, Hugh’s Catering, Huey Magoo’s, Italian Fork, Jarana, JP’s Delights, Kulinary Rhapsody, La Mexicana Taco Bar, Laudy Bar Craft Kitchen, Mastro’s Ocean Club, New River Café and Bakery, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Ocean Prime, Oceanic at the Pompano Beach Pier, Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, Padrino’s Restaurant, Pho Bar Vietnamese Kitchen, Playa – Beach Bar and Grill, Radiant 166, RA Sushi, Sixty Vines, Skinny Louie, Steak 954, Sweet Melody Ice Cream, The Cured Cartel Miami, The Federal, The Tipsy Truffle, The Whole Enchilada, Timpano Las Olas, Vicky Bakery, Wilder and WrapCity GoodEats.

In addition to the wine and spirits, Eagle Brands will be showcasing their exclusive craft beer portfolio throughout the festival site and LaCroix will be hosting the event’s official sparkling water hydration stations. 

Additional major sponsors include Las Olas Company and Las Olas Association along with the Lewis Swezy Foundation, Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Memorial Cancer Institute, Cadillac, Blackstone Media Group, Demesmin & Dover Law Firm, and the official host hotel, The Riverside Hotel. 

100% of the proceeds from the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival will help support Lung Association programs and research to help nearly 3.3 million Floridians living with lung disease.

Visit LasOlasWFF.com or follow on Instagram via @lasolaswff for more information on tickets and the festival, and remember if you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.