FAQs | Martha's Vineyard Food and Wine Festival

HOW DO I ACCESS MY TICKETS?

To access your tickets, visit our ticket portal HERE. Click "Sign In," and log in with the email you used to purchase your tickets. If it's your first time logging in, you can click "Forgot Password" to set one for your account. If you do not have a Ticketmaster account tied to the email you used to purchase tickets with, you will have to activate your account before logging in by clicking the "Sign Up" button. Email info@mvfoodandwine.com with any questions! Click to access here for a set-by-step guide: link to the ticket guide
WHERE AND WHEN CAN I BUY TICKETS FOR MVF&W?

Festival tickets are on sale NOW! You can purchase tickets directly through this website on our Events & Home pages.
ARE TICKETS REFUNDABLE?

Tickets are non-refundable.
WILL EVENTS SELL OUT?

Most likely. There is a set capacity for each event and tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot expand the capacity of any event to accommodate additional guests.
ARE TICKETS REFUNDABLE? CAN I SWITCH TICKETS FOR ANOTHER EVENT?

All tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. Ticket sales are final.
WHEN IS MVF&W?

Martha's Vineyard Food & Wine Festival will take place October 19-22, 2023.
WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL?

MVF&W consists of many unique-to-the-Island events at bespoke locations around the seaport village of Edgartown. Thursday, October 19 Opening Night Celebration at The Harbor View Hotel, 131 N Water St, Edgartown, MA 02539 Friday, October 20 Private Dinner Series at Bettini Restaurant in The Harbor View Hotel, 131 N Water St, Edgartown, MA 02539 Friday, October 20 Private Dinner Series at Atria Restaurant, 137 Main St, Edgartown, MA 02539 Saturday, October 21 Grand Tasting at Winnetu Oceanside Resort, 31 Dunes Rd, Edgartown, MA 02539 Saturday, October 21 Dinner Series at Red Cat Kitchen, 6 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 Sunday, October 22 Grand Tasting at Winnetu Oceanside Resort, 31 Dunes Rd, Edgartown, MA 02539
HOW DO I BECOME A PARTICIPANT AT THE ISLAND GRAND TASTING?

Apply now as a beverage or food vendor through info@mvfoodandwine.com
WILL ANY OF THE EVENTS BE CANCELLED IF THERE IS BAD WEATHER?

All events will take place rain or shine. Weather contingency plans are in place for each event.
DO YOU ALLOW CHILDREN AT YOUR EVENTS?

Unless noted otherwise, all of our events are 21 and over only (no infants, small children or strollers).
FESTIVAL DISCLOSURE AND FOOD REMINDER.

The festival events include raw shellfish. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
IS THE EVENT BEING PHOTOGRAPHED?

MVF&W will have photographers documenting the event through the weekend that will be made available on our Facebook page and mvfoodandwine.com. Your participation in the festival grants the MVF&W photographer the right to take your photo, and to use, re-use, publish, re-publish, and license or assign the photographs(s), or any derivative use for publication including but not limited to: print, digital, and/or any other medium.
CAN I BRING MY CHILD?

All MVFW events are 21 and older. No children or infants (even in strollers or carriers) are allowed to attend any festival event.
IS THERE A DRESS CODE FOR THE EVENT?

There is no enforced dress code; however, we recommend checking the local weather and dressing appropriately as some of our events may be outdoors.
WHAT ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED TO BRING TO MVFW?

The following items are prohibited: -Outside food or beverage (including alcohol) of any kind -Illegal and illicit substances of any kind; drugs or drug paraphernalia -Chairs, blankets, and lawn umbrellas -Noise making devises: air horns, drums, whistles -Firearms, explosives, and weapons of any kind (including pocketknives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.) -Drones or any other remote flying device -Professional cameras, audio/video equipment -Camera accessories, such as tripods, monopods, go-pro mounts and attachments, detachable lenses, or other commercial equipment -Pets (except service animals) -Unauthorize/unlicensed vendors are not allowed. No unauthorized solicitation and materials including handbills, flyers, beach balls, giveaways, samples, etc.
WHAT IS THE BAG POLICY?

We strongly encourage you to not bring bags of any sort. If you must bring a bag, please abide by the following:
DOES MVF&W RECOMMEND ANY HOTELS FOR GUESTS TRAVELING TO THE FESTIVAL FROM OUT OF TOWN?

Yes! Please refer to our WHERE TO STAY for help with lodging.
WHERE CAN I PARK?

VIP Parking for the Saturday and Sunday Grand Tasting events at the Winnetu will be at the hotel parking lot located at 31 Dunes Rd, Edgartown, MA GA parking for the Saturday and Sunday Grand Tasting events at the Winnetu will be held offsite at Herring Creek Rd and Atlantic Dr. Parking for all other MV Food & Wine events are first come, first served. Limited parking is available on the street. A complimentary shuttle service will be provided from the parking lot to the Winnetu, courtesy of All Star Tours.
HOW CAN I STAY IN THE KNOW ON ALL THINGS MVFW?

Sign up for our festival newsletter on the website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.