World Equestrian Center leaders host annual food and wine fest, unveil 4 new dining spots

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – The 5th annual Ocala Food and Wine Festival is a 3-day event taking place Friday, November 7, through Sunday, November 9th at the World Equestrian Center (1750 NW 80th Ave).

Friday includes a dinner at Stirrups, Saturday is the Grand Tasting from 1-5 PM inside Exposition Center 1, and Sunday is a Champagne Brunch.

Guests can expect food, expert-led tastings, and a culinary competition.

Tickets are still available.

WEC officials are unveiling the new Equestrian Manor, featuring four new restaurants.

The Polo Pony, an American cuisine restaurant. Genievieve’s, an Italian restaurant. The White Willow, an Asian restaurant with a rooftop and a second location of Emma’s Patisserie.

Leaders hope to have some of the restaurants opening in early December and the others in Early January.

The annual Winter Wonderland will run from November 28 through December 23.

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