Las Olas Wine and Food Festival Unveils Lineup for 30th Anniversary Celebration

Get ready to raise a glass! The Las Olas Wine and Food Festival is turning 30! Fort Lauderdale’s longest-running charitable wine and food festival returns Friday, April 24 for this milestone celebration. Join us as we transform one of South Florida’s most stylish streets into a high-energy culinary playground filled with elevated experiences, unforgettable flavors and next-level entertainment.

“This year the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival is throwing the ultimate 30th birthday bash, with festival attendees as our guests of honor!” said Riley Burke, Event Chair for the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival, and Vice President of Sales for South Florida at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Florida. “We’re celebrating with an unforgettable night of incredible food, world-class wines and spirits, interactive experiences and 90s throwback beats. The best part? Every ticket supports the American Lung Association’s lifesaving work. It’s a night to indulge, celebrate and give back. Cheers!”

More than 50 restaurants, from longtime festival favorites to exciting newcomers, will be showcased on the Boulevard this year, with more to come. The current lineup features: Abiaka Wood Fire Grill – Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, American Social, Anthony’s Catering and Events, Baires Grill Las Olas, Batch New Southern Kitchen & Tap: Fort Lauderdale, Benihana, Blazin Buns, Café Del Mar, Casa Sensei, Charleston Coffee Roasters, The Cured Cartel Miami, Del Mar, Desiignbyfood, E41 – Embarcadero 41 Las Olas, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, El Vez, Ethos Greek Bistro, The Federal, Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, Fry-Day Afro-Cuban Fish House, Gran Forno Pronto, Huey Magoo’s, Hugh’s Catering, The Hollywood Donut Factory, Italian Fork, Jarana Peruvian Restaurant and Pisco Bar, JP’s Delights, Laudy Bar Craft Kitchen, Mastro’s Ocean Club, New River Café and Bakery, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Ocean Prime, Oceanic at the Pompano Beach Pier, Padrino’s Restaurant, Pho Bar, Playa Beach Bar and Grill, RA Sushi, Radiant 166, Sixty Vines Restaurant – Las Olas, Skinny Louie, Steak 954, Sweet Melody Ice Cream, Timpano Las Olas, The Tipsy Truffle, Tommy Bahama, The Whole Enchilada, The Wilder and WrapCity GoodEats. The VIP Kick-Off Party and the Premium Wine Garden will feature signature bites from Wild Sea Las Olas and Shooters Waterfront.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, returns for its fourth year as the festival’s exclusive wine and spirits provider, and will showcase more than 50 wine and spirits brands. Guests can look forward to standout brand activations, including:

• Aperol – Aperol is the Italian aperitivo known globally for its iconic orange hue and delicious bittersweet taste. You may recognize it for its signature cocktail that takes over summer, the Aperol Spritz; the perfect bright and bubbly drink to cheers with friends all year long. Made with Aperol, prosecco, and a splash of soda, the Aperol Spritz offers a fresh tasting balance of citrusy orange and zesty herbs, with a touch of sweetness and a light, sparkling finish — a must try!

• Espolón Tequila – Get ready for a marg summer with Espolòn Tequila. Spice it up, make it grand, or keep it classic — we've got you covered, so come celebrate.

• Jameson Irish Whiskey – Play it smooth at the Jameson® Irish Whiskey Matchday Experience, where the energy of soccer culture comes to life at the Las Olas Wine & Food Festival. Guests (21+) can step into a vibrant fan-zone atmosphere featuring pitch-inspired décor, interactive soccer challenges, and signature Jameson cocktails. Test your skills, capture game-day moments, and celebrate the spirit of the game—all while enjoying the smooth taste of Irish whiskey.

• Jim Beam – American Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Jim Beam, is stepping onto the Formula 1 stage alongside the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, bringing two American originals to the global grid. Jim Beam invites a new generation to experience the energy and excitement of F1 with perfectly crafted drinks, where performance meets flavor.

• Tito’s Handmade Vodka – Every year, Las Olas Wine & Food Festival brings something new to the table, and Tito's Handmade Vodka is ready to bring the refreshments. As a sponsor of the festival, Tito's is ready to raise a glass to the best chefs, best dishes and best crowd. Cheers!

• LALO Tequila – Eduardo “Lalo” González and David “R” Carballido are two friends who grew up together in Mexico and share three generations of tequila-making experience. Together, they set out to create the purest expression of tequila to honor their Mexican heritage and storied ancestry — and that’s LALO tequila. Their love for and knowledge of tequila runs as deep as the wells we draw water from to begin our process. Champagne yeast was selected for its finer flavor profile and to bring out the best in our fully mature Highland agave. Lalo and David hope you love it as much as they do.

Additional highlights include:

• Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Premium Wine Garden, hosted by Ombelle Fort Lauderdale – featuring exclusive pours, wines from around the world and limited-release bottles. VIP access to the Premium Wine Garden from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by general admission from 9 to 10:30 p.m.
• VIP Kick-Off Party at the Riverside Hotel, where attendees start the evening with curated cocktails and small bites. Presented by Florida Power & Light and Amerant Bank.
• Demesmin & Dover Block Party – the fan favorite experience returns with high-energy music and dancing under the stars.
• For a complete list of participating restaurants, plus wine and spirit partners visit LasOlasWFF.com/participants.

All festival proceeds benefit the American Lung Association’s work to support more than 2.8 million Floridians living with lung disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer—the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. From advancing research and treatment to combating youth vaping and protecting clean air, the Lung Association is helping people live healthier lives.

The Las Olas Wine and Food Festival will take place on Friday, April 24 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Las Olas Boulevard between SE 6th Ave and SE 11th Ave. Tickets are all-inclusive, with a VIP option available. For more event details and to buy tickets, visit LasOlasWFF.com.

The Las Olas Wine and Food Festival is sponsored by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Land Rover Fort Lauderdale, Ombelle Fort Lauderdale, Memorial Cancer Institute, Memorial Cancer Institute, The Las Olas Company, The  Swezy Foundation, Florida Power & Light, Demesmin and Dover Law Firm, Cadillac, Broward Health, Amerant Bank, and Abiaka at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Shooters Waterfront, LaCroix and Evian. The festival’s Title Sponsors are Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Espolón Tequila, Aperol, Jim Beam, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and LALO Tequila.  The Riverside Hotel is the official hotel of the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival. Sun Sentinel Media Group and Greater Fort Lauderdale TravelHost Media Group are the festival’s media partners.