Sip, Savor and Stroll; The Las Olas Wine & Food Festival Celebrates its 27th Anniversary

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – (March 23, 2023) – The American Lung Association in South Florida is pleased to announce that the Las Olas Wine & Food Festival will return this spring on Friday, April 21.

The Las Olas Wine and Food Festival (LOWFF) will transform Las Olas Boulevard and offer guests the opportunity to sip, sample and enjoy dishes from 40 of South Florida’s finest restaurants and more than 150 domestic and international wineries, spirits brands and breweries. Additionally, live music, DJs, dancing and incredible interactive experiences will electrify the boulevard as the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival celebrates the 27th anniversary of Fort Lauderdale’s largest wine and food festival. 

This event is a staple of Fort Lauderdale, and we cannot wait to celebrate our vibrant and diverse culinary community,” said Bob Pallay, Director of Food & Beverage with the Riverside Hotel. “And more importantly, this event raises money to support the Lung Association at a time when lung health is more important than ever.”

Money raised at the Las Olas Wine & Food Festival will fund the Lung Association’s efforts to defeat lung cancer, improve the air we breathe, reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families, and eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is honored to be a part of the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival in 2023 and values the partnership we’ve established with the Lung Association throughout the years,” shares Riley Burke, Senior Director of Trade Development with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “With our amazing wineries and spirits partners, we are able to contribute to this spectacular consumer experience and bring the community together for one memorable night.”

The Las Olas Wine and Food Festival will take place on Friday, April 21 from 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $150. This month use code LOWFF135 at checkout for $15 off per general admission ticket, limited quantities available. Guests looking for additional interactive entertainment, can purchase a VIP ticket for the VIP Kick Off Party, hosted by FPL and Amerant. The VIP Ticket is an additional $50 add on to general admission and must be purchased with a LOWFF general admission ticket.

To learn more and purchase tickets, visit LasOlasWFF.com. For the latest news, special discount promotions, giveaways and updates, visit LOWFF on Facebook @lasolaswff and Instagram @lasolaswff including information about the official after party, hosted at The Palm Room. Extend your night and relax in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale at the city’s favorite hotel on the trendy Las Olas Boulevard – the Riverside Hotel, host hotel of the festival! Visit Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Blvd – Fort Lauderdale Hotel and enter code RIVCOM954 at check out for a special rate on your room, while supplies last.

Annual sponsors of the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival include Synovus Bank, Demesmin and Dover, Cadillac, Hard Rock Hotel, Abiaka, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Broward Health, the Las Olas Boulevard Association, Memorial Healthcare System, Marriott, Kindred, Stephen’s Distributing, The Spot Barbershop, and Blackstone Agency. Media partners include TravelHost of Greater Fort Lauderdale and the Sun Sentinel.

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About the American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org 

 

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