Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival

The Tampa Bay Wine and Food Festival takes place annually in the spring to celebrate the culinary talents of the incredible chefs and gastronomic masters in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and its surrounding areas. The event will support and benefit local charitable initiatives in the Tampa Bay area with Community Initiatives Foundation’s EAT SMART campaign, whose mission is to support the health and wellness of our youth in the festival destination.CI Management, the team behind some of South Florida’s leading wine and food festivals and experiences, celebrate the best of the Tampa Bay area by bringing together national brands to assist in highlighting the incredible culinary arts for a weekend of events and celebrations, in support of community initiatives that engage the future leaders of the area.Community Initiatives Foundation (CIF), is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that enables corporations and individuals to work together on projects that impact their local community. CIF is responsible for developing community outreach programs, educational initiatives, youth empowerment and mentoring programs, as well as the flagship Initiative “EAT SMART”, which targets significant deficiencies in youth health and nutrition.