Savor St. Pete

Downtown St. Pete blends foodies and fashionistas for Tampa Bay’s legacy food & wine festival, SAVOR St. Pete presented by the City of St. Pete and Publix

Downtown St. Pete is a mecca for all things fabulous. Whether it’s a great new restaurant, cultural adventures at one of the many world-class museums, or an early morning run along Tampa Bay, we always end up in downtown St. Petersburg. Trendy bistros, bars, and chic boutiques line the streets, which has put the area on the taste and style map. This vibe has given the city it’s buzzy gastronomic reputation. So, it makes sense that we’re about to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the hippest and trendiest food & wine festival on Florida’s West Coast, aptly named SAVOR ST. PETE presented by the City or St. Petersburg and Publix Super Markets.

On November 2 & 3 in Vinoy Waterfront Park, thousands of local foodies and guests from across the country will sip and savor palate pleasing bites in this stunning waterfront setting. Event guests will enjoy 180-degree views of Tampa Bay while nibbling from the Bay area’s most interesting restaurants and talented chefs, caringly paired with global and national offerings of specially selected wines and craft beers. As the West Coast’s premier food & wine festival, SAVOR ST. PETE is the highly anticipated taste-makers event, showcasing the vibrant culinary scene fronting Tampa Bay.

Upon entering, guests will stroll through two huge, peaked tents, offering respite from the heat and a curated selection of wines, bites, and brews. Ticket holders will nosh and sip the afternoon away while enjoying music and the cool breeze of Tampa Bay. Looking for a VIP experience? A very limited number of VIP tickets will be available for purchase which includes the VIP Spirits Lounge experience, presented by Publix Liquor Stores, featuring private lounge seating and super-premium spirits from iconic brands, including Tito’s, Patron, Hendrick’s, Tullamore Dew, Angel’s Envy, and dozens more from 12noon until 4pm.

For those with a decided culinary curiosity, local and national chefs will excite guests at SAVOR Cooking Stage sponsored by San Pellegrino while teaching you how to create your own culinary masterpiece for the upcoming holiday season.

Whether you’re in search of the perfect Cab, crisp Sauvignon Blanc, or perhaps a full-style French rosé with a smooth and creamy texture, you will sip through a vast array of wines and craft beers while learning from the experts at SAVOR ST. PETE.

A ticket to SAVOR ST. PETE includes a complimentary collectible wine glass, wine glass lanyard, and stylish limited edition SAVOR ST. PETE tote bag, along with unlimited tastes from some of the Bay-areas’ brightest & best restaurants, including a host of national food brands, specialty wines, and craft beers. Advance ticket prices are $115 for General Admission and $145 for VIP, while available. Ticket prices at the gate will increase by $25, based on availability. General Admission runs from 1pm-4pm each day and VIP ticket holders will have early entry at 12 noon. SAVOR ST. PETE is presented by Publix and the City of St. Petersburg in partnership with St. Pete Life magazine.

Visit www.SavorTheBurg.com to purchase tickets and sign up for event updates.