One of the most popular annual events at Walt Disney World,  the festival features cuisine from around the world, culinary demonstrations from renowned chefs, wine-tastings, concerts and more.

Regular events include  the wine-tastings and seminars throughout the day, guest chef demonstrations and beer seminars (tastings and seminars are included in the admission charge).

The best way to start the day is at the Festival Welcome Center. The center features seminars, book signings and more, but it also is the best place to get information on what is happening each day at the festival.
This year, the international marketplace, the place where sample-sized portions of food, beer and wine are available for purchase, includes more than 25 countries/regions/cities including  Bologna, Italy; Bangkok, Thailand; Wellington, New Zealand; Santiago, Chile; Marrakesh, Morocco; Shanghai, China; and, from the United States – New Orleans.
Tapas-sized portions of regional specialties run $2 to $7 each, and recommended wines and beers make perfect pairings at each kiosk.
Puglia, Italy, returns as a sponsor this year, presenting culinary demonstrations with regional chefs and showcasing Adventures of Pasta and Olive Oils.

New programs this year include Culinary Adventures in Signature Dining and Celebrating Family and Friends in the Kitchen.

Popular returning events include the French Regional Lunches at Bistro de Paris in the France pavilion, Epcot Wine Schools, Food and Wine Pairings and Sweet Sundays.

The concert series Eat to the Beat also ends this weekend with Los Lobos performing.
The concert performances , included with admission are at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m.
More festival details are available at disneyworld.com/ foodandwine.
 

If you can't make it out the the Walt Disney World resort this weekend, there will be lots of other  reasons to visit the complex in the coming weeks.

Upcoming events include, The 2009 Festival of the Masters featuring  nearly 150 award-winning artists, Nov. 13-15 at Downtown Disney. Now one of the Southeast’s  most highly regarded juried art festivals, the three-day event features works created by jewelry artists, painters, photographers, sculptors and more. There also is live music and entertainment, chalk art sidewalk displays and family activities. Festival hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 407-824-4321 or visit disneyworld .com/artfestival. The House of Blues at Downtown Disney also presents its 11th annual Folk Art Festival – Where Art Meets the Soul Nov. 13, 15, 17, 19, 20 .
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights: The light spectacular returns Nov. 13 featuring millions of lights on the streets at  Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
 

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to the Magic Kingdom beginning Nov. 13 and continues on select days through Dec. 18. New features include  a rockin’ new stage show  “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!” This popular special-ticket event also includes “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” “Holiday Wishes-Celebrate the Spirit of the Season” fireworks spectacular plus festive tree lightings, character greetings, “snow” on Main Street, U.S.A., and more. Select attractions also are open during party hours (7 p.m.-midnight). To purchase advance tickets,  visit disneyworld.com /christmasparty or call 407 W-DISNEY.