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!

2025 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Pair wines from J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines in a commemorative Cafe Latte glass, with BelGioioso cheeses.

Grab a ticket to the Drag Show Brunch, presented by Hendrick’s Gin

Sample tasty bites from the Twin Cities’ top restaurants, such as Boketto, Bullvino’s Churrascaria, The Butcher’s Tale, Café Latte, CRAVE, El Sazon, Fogo de Chão, Kyndred Hearth, Starling, The St. Paul Grill and many more! 

Ogle Polestar, heating up the patio with their sleek and stylish electric cars 

Take advantage of hot deals by ordering Food & Wine vendor products from Top Ten Liquors for in-store pickup after the show 

Step inside the COUNTRY Financial photo booth to capture your experience, and take home a keepsake photo strip  

Take part in the wine wall raffle, where daily raffles will take place giving you the chance to win 50 bottles of wine. Proceeds benefit M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital 

Check out the best cannabis products on the market with Superior Molecular

Schedule

Friday, March 21, 2025

GRAND VINE TASTING  

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM 

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 Wine tickets include: 

Unlimited wine and food samples 

Commemorative Riedel wine tasting glass 

Music & entertainment 

Red carpet photo wall  

Free parking 

And more!

Location: Valhalla Ballroom, Omni Viking Lakes Hotel  

Cost: $100.00 per person (plus tax & fees) 

Saturday, March 22, 2025

DRAG SHOW BRUNCH – Presented by Hendrick's Gin

10:30 AM – 1:00 PM 

Food & Wine Experience is thrilled to host this new event in 2025. This Drag Show Brunch, presented by Hendrick's Gin, 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: 

Mouthwatering brunch menu 

Cocktails 

Music & entertainment  

Assigned seating  

Free parking  

& more!

Location: Kyndred Hearth, Omni Viking Lakes Hotel

Cost: $90.00 per person (plus tax & fees) 

FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE 

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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: 

Unlimited food & beverage sampling 

Commemorative wine tasting glass 

Music & entertainment 

Photo booth with take-home photo strips

& more!

Location: Omni Viking Lakes Hotel — Home of the Minnesota Vikings

Cost: 

VIP: $135.00 per person (plus tax & fees)

General Admission: $100.00 per person (plus tax & fees)

Sunday, March 23, 2025 

FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE 

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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: 

Unlimited food & beverage sampling 

Commemorative wine tasting glass 

Music & entertainment 

Photo booth with take-home photo strips

& more!

Location: Omni Viking Lakes Hotel — Home of the Minnesota Vikings

Cost:  

VIP: $135.00 per person (plus tax & fees)

General Admission: $100.00 per person (plus tax & fees)

Buy Tickets

Date: March 21 - 23, 2025

Location: Omni Viking Lakes Hotel – Home of the Minnesota Vikings

2611 Nordic Way, Eagan, MN 55121

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