The 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival starts next week – September 14 – and one of the special events again this year is the Rockin’ Burger Block Party.
This event takes place September 30, October 14, and November 11, and it combines food and music. The specialty burgers on the menu have all been inspired by musical acts who left their mark on the beverage world.
In addition to burgers, guests can also enjoy beverages affiliated with the artists and they get to vote on their favorite burgers.
The September 30 Rockin’ Burger Block Party features celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan who will be serving up a Malai-Chicken Mushroom Burger and a pork slider with aji Amarillo chile slaw and avocado.
Other competitors at the first Party include STK with their lil’ BRGs, Raglan Road Irish Pub, Disney’s Beaches and Cream, and D-Luxe Burger.
The October 14 party features Chef Alex Seidel, a James Beard finalist who is serving a Colorado blended lamp burger, along with six local restaurant competitors. On November 11 celebrity Chef Jehangir Mehta is featured with six other competitors.
The Rockin’ Burger Block Party takes place at WorldShowplace. Tickets range in price from $99 to $199. The VIP Nosh Pit is $199 and includes a guaranteed table, a premium bar, and a specialty cocktail.
For the most up-to-date information on the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival visit the Disney Food Blog’s 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival page.