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The Biggest Names in Food, Entertainment and Culture Come Together at the 2026 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ
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New celebrity moments, one-night-only chef collaborations and signature experiences at The Rooftop at Pier 17 add fresh energy to the Festival’s 19th year, October 15–18
NEW YORK, September 21, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This fall, the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) returns October 15–18, 2026, bringing together an all-star lineup of chefs, culinary personalities, entertainers and cultural icons for four days of unforgettable experiences across New York City. Now in its 19th year, the Festival will welcome some of the biggest names in food and entertainment for more than50 events, from one-night-only dinners and signature tasting events to late-night celebrations, live music and unexpected celebrity moments — all set against the backdrop of one of the world’s greatest culinary cities.
This year’s lineup reflects the Festival’s continued evolution, pairing longtime NYCWFF favorites with new collaborations and experiences that extend beyond the kitchen. Rachael Ray, joined by special guest co-host Bert Kreischer, will lead NYC’s biggest burger battle, while DJ D-Nice sets the soundtrack for a rooftop celebration of New York City After Dark. Method Man will take the stage at The Cookout, with Whoopi Goldberg joining the festivities, and mgk(Machine Gun Kelly) of27 Club Coffee will host the new non-alcoholic Morning Buzz. Together, the 2026 Festival brings food, entertainment and culture together throughout the weekend.
The Festival’s more intimate culinary experiences will bring acclaimed chefs and personalities together for one-of-a-kind menus and collaborations across the city, including Chef’s Cornerhosted by chef and creator Olivia Tiedemann aka @oliviatied and The Internet’s Italian Grandma, Nonna Gracieaka@realnonnagracie. The weekend’s dinner series includes Angie Mar, the chef and owner behind Restaurant Le B, alongside celebrated chef, restaurateur and James Beard Award winner Charlie Palmer; Byron Puck alongside Wayan chef and co-owner Cedric Vongerichten; and the Festival’s first non-alcoholic dinner, hosted at The Maze NYC, a Manhattan-based alcohol-free members club focused on connection and community featuring James Beard Award-winning chef Jonathon Sawyer and Gautier Coiffard, co-founder of the cult-favorite Brooklyn bakery L’Appartement 4F. Additional dinners throughout the weekend will feature acclaimed chefs and culinary personalities from across the country.
Now in its 19th year, the Festival continues to build on its home in the Seaport, with the expanded Invesco QQQ Festival Campus serving as the backdrop for some of the weekend’s biggest moments. New for 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line Rooftop Seriesat Pier 17 brings signature NYCWFF experiences above the New York City harbor as part of the Norwegian Cruise Line Rooftop Series, beginning with the iconic Blue Moon Burger Bashpresented byPat LaFrieda Meats hosted by Rachael Ray, with Bert Kreischer joining as special guest co-host, on Thursday, October 15. Celebrity judges include Anthony Anderson, Ana Navarro, Cedric the Entertainer, Jet Tila, Andrew Rea of Binging with Babish and Sophie Flay.The series continues with Steak & Whiskey hosted by Bryan and Michael Voltaggio on Friday, October 16, and closes Sunday with the new non-alcoholic Morning Buzzhosted bymgkof 27 Club Coffee.
