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Cost: $90-135
Cheers to the 30th Annual Food & Wine Experience, hosted by Minnesota Monthly! This sensational weekend celebration promises a delightful exploration of flavor, featuring expertly curated wine selections and gourmet dishes crafted by top chefs. Immerse yourself in the world of culinary artistry as you sip, savor, and learn from renowned wine makers and more. With the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel – Home of the Minnesota Vikings providing the perfect ambiance, this event is a must for food lovers and wine enthusiasts alike. Don’t miss a chance to be part of this milestone event – get your tickets today!
All Food & Wine Experience events are all-inclusive and include:
Ticket Options:
GRAND VINE TASTING
The Grand Vine Tasting serves as the official kickoff to the 30th Annual Food & Wine Experience and takes place on Friday evening. This intimate, high-end wine tasting pairs fine red, white and sparkling wines with delectable bites. All wines poured at Grand Vine retail at $20+ and showcase the best from local, regional and national vineyards. These tickets sell out every year, so get them early.
Grand Vine tickets include:
Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Valhalla Ballroom, Omni Viking Lakes Hotel
Cost: $100.00 per person (plus tax & fees)
DRAG SHOW BRUNCH
Food & Wine Experience is thrilled to host this new event in 2025. This Drag Show Brunch will take place on Saturday before the main show in the stunning Kyndred Hearth restaurant, located within the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel. Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet of brunch favorites, while being dazzled by some of the fiercest queens in the scene with a high energy performance filled with lip-syncs, comedy, and stunning looks. Whether you’re a first-timer or a longtime fan of drag, you’ll enjoy this show. Seats are limited and assigned; you will make seat selections in checkout.
Drag Show Brunch tickets include:
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Kyndred Hearth, Omni Viking Lakes Hotel
Cost: $90.00 per person (plus tax & fees)
FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE
On Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, be our guests for the main show experience. The Omni Viking Lakes Hotel will be transformed into a food and wine mecca, featuring iconic food and beverage brands that will sample their food, wine, brews, spirits, and more. In addition, you can browse artisan products from local vendors, shop for gifts, and take part in all the activations available for a fun-filled day. There are two ticket types available for this years' experience.
Food & Wine Experience General Admission tickets include:
Food & Wine Experience VIP Admission tickets include:
PLUS, these additional VIP benefits:
Dates: Saturday, March 22 & Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM daily
Location: Omni Viking Lakes Hotel — Home of the Minnesota Vikings
Cost:
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Additional Ticket Information:
NOTE: Discount codes are not applicable to Drag Show Brunch.
Learn more at FoodWineExperience.com