A stroll that takes you through six continents, and lets you indulge in a total of 1.5 million delicious Festival treats over a record setting 46 days. The short description of the 17^th Annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, now officially open through November 12^th. Every night over the World Showcase Lagoon it’s the only way to end such an adventure, with more than 1,200 fireworks exploding in the sky in “IllumiNations, Reflections of Earth” as the grand finale to the Festival.

   If you haven’t had the pleasure of heading over to Epcot for the Food and Wine Festival, here’s a few of the favorites we have in Ann Kelly’s Kitchen:

-The Chocolate Experience: From Bean to Bar: ever wonder just how your favorite Ghirardelli come to be?  Here’s your chance to learn from the masters, and sample chocolates, and even chocolate drinks.

-How can you not love all the celebrity chefs that take the time to play with us at Epcot? I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with Robert Irvine, and he’ll be over this year along with Cat Cora, Gale Gand and many more.

-There’s also a new Vegan Marketplace, Design Celebrities from HGTV, and Marketplace Tours that can give you the kind of VIP access you crave.

   Every day is an adventure during the Festival,  and don’t forget the eighteen “Eat To The Beat” concerts with everyone from Boyz to Men on Oct 8-10, Air Supply Oct 15-17, and Billy Ocean Oct 29-31. I’ll be heading over to see things for myself soon…can’t wait…and the diet can! We have your chance to win tickets from The Dove to enjoy the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival right here. Good luck and enjoy!

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM KELLY’S KITCHEN