The Puerto Rico Tourism Company has announced that the island will host its first-ever Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival from April 3 to 5, 2025.
This festival celebrates Puerto Rico’s vibrant culinary scene on the global stage.
The event will be an immersive festival that will bring together Puerto Rico’s top local and national chefs, wineries, mixologists, sommeliers, and tastemakers to celebrate the island’s rich and flavorful heritage.
The Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival will be held at San Juan’s La Concha Resort.
The festival was created by entrepreneur and restaurateur Robert Weakley, who envisioned an inaugural event to showcase an elite lineup of the island’s renowned local and national chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and esteemed wineries, providing an unparalleled culinary experience.
Host Chef Mario Pagán, a Puerto Rico native, will lead guests through a curated gourmet experience with tastings from celebrated chefs and wineries, as well as engaging activities like golf and pickleball tournaments. This will all unfold in a world-class setting that highlights the true flavors and beauty of Puerto Rico.
This festival will put the spotlight on one of the world’s most vibrant and growing food and beverage scenes, We are so proud to work with Puerto Rico’s great culinary talent, led by Chef Pagán, as well as community and business leaders who are reinforcing it as a premier destination for food and culture. We can’t wait for everyone to join us from April 3 through 6, 2025, for this extraordinary experience.
says Mr. Robert Weakley.
The event will also aim to have a positive impact on the island’s economy by promoting locally sourced products such as Puerto Rican coffee, produce, and artisanal goods. By providing a platform for local businesses to engage directly with attendees, the festival will foster entrepreneurship, strengthen local connections, and encourage long-term economic growth.
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is constantly looking for strategic partnerships and events that will enable us to position the island as the ideal destination for those who seek diverse and vibrant locations, whether for leisure or for business. Gastronomy is an intrinsic part of our culture, and Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival will provide the perfect venue to showcase the fusion of cultures that have created our creative and elevated gastronomic scene, as well as the attractions, locations and unique qualities that make Puerto Rico a renowned world-class destination,
said Carlos Mercado Santiago, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.
Puerto Rico Eats for Good is a year-round initiative that will benefit from the Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival. It focuses on culinary and wine education, offering scholarships and mentorships. Students gain experience with top chefs and receive guidance on job placement and starting their ventures from an advisory board of seasoned professionals.
We are thrilled to make philanthropy and giving back a key pillar of our festival, By supporting local culinary education through Puerto Rico Eats for Good, we are creating opportunities for future talent to thrive, investing in the next generation of culinary superstars.
says Mr. Weakley.
Additional details about the Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival will be announced in the upcoming months. Guests can keep up to date by checking the Puerto Rico Wine and Food website.
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