The Long Island Wine and Food Classic
About this Event
Saturday, September 19, 2026 | Farmingdale State College
After a one-year hiatus while Farmingdale College hosted the Ryder Cup Team onsite, the Long Island Wine & Food Classic makes its highly anticipated return to Farmingdale State College!
We’re bringing it back bigger, better and more flavorful than ever, transforming the campus into an extraordinary celebration of Long Island’s remarkable food, wine, craft beverage and hospitality scene.
Beneath a spectacular 80' x 200' tent, guests will enjoy an unforgettable walk-around tasting experience featuring outstanding restaurants, acclaimed chefs, specialty food purveyors, local vineyards, craft breweries and premium beverage brands from across Long Island and beyond.
And the best part?
Everything Is Included With Your All-Inclusive Ticket!
Come hungry, come thirsty and get ready to experience an incredible evening of food, drinks, music and entertainment—all included with admission.
Your all-inclusive experience features:
- Signature tastings from 30+ outstanding restaurants and food purveyors
- Exceptional wines from celebrated Long Island vineyards
- Craft beer from some of the region’s best local breweries
- Premium spirits, handcrafted cocktails and ready-to-drink beverages
- Non-alcoholic specialty drinks, sparkling waters and refreshments
- Live culinary entertainment and music from the renowned DJ CHEF
- Interactive sponsor activations, displays and special experiences
- An electric atmosphere filled with food, music and celebration
No tasting tickets. No choosing between experiences. Once you enter, the evening is yours to explore!
Curated by Culinary Director Chef Eric LeVine
At the heart of this year’s experience is our renowned Culinary Director, Chef Eric LeVine.
Chef LeVine is curating an exceptional lineup of leading restaurants, respected chefs, exciting new culinary talent and specialty food purveyors from throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.
From signature dishes and savory creations to decadent desserts and unexpected flavors, guests will experience the tremendous diversity, creativity and talent that define Long Island’s culinary community.
This is more than an opportunity to taste incredible food it’s a chance to meet the chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, brewers and creators behind it.
DJ CHEF—“The Chef That Rocks!”
Get ready for an entertainment experience that could not be more perfectly suited to the Long Island Wine & Food Classic!
The renowned DJ CHEF is recognized as the world’s only entertainer who simultaneously cooks and DJs live, creating a high-energy fusion of gourmet food, music, dancing and interactive entertainment.
A Food Network Cutthroat Kitchen Champion who has also appeared on Bravo, MTV, FOX and HGTV, DJ CHEF has entertained audiences from the Hamptons to Dubai.
He won’t simply provide the music—he’ll become part of the experience, keeping the energy turned up as guests eat, drink, mingle and dance throughout the evening.
This isn’t background entertainment. This is The DJ CHEF Experience!
Learn more at DJCHEFRocks.com.
Taste, Sip and Discover
Enjoy an extraordinary variety of signature tastings from some of Long Island’s most exciting culinary destinations—all gathered in one spectacular setting.
Discover a new favorite restaurant. Meet a local winemaker. Sample a craft beer you’ve never tried. Experience premium spirits and specialty cocktails. Reconnect with friends and celebrate everything that makes Long Island such an incredible food and beverage destination.
Whether you are a dedicated foodie, a wine enthusiast, a craft beer lover or simply looking for an unforgettable night out, the Long Island Wine & Food Classic offers something for everyone.
The Classic Returns!
Our inaugural event brought together an exceptional collection of restaurants, vineyards, breweries and beverage partners at Farmingdale State College.
We had to pause the event for one year as Long Island welcomed one of the world’s largest sporting events—the Ryder Cup. Now, we are returning with an even greater commitment to making the Second Annual Long Island Wine & Food Classic one of the region’s premier culinary celebrations.
Save the Date!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Farmingdale State College
All-inclusive food, wine, craft beer, spirits, refreshments and entertainment
Participating restaurants, chefs, vineyards, breweries, beverage brands and sponsors will be announced soon!
Space is limited, and this highly anticipated return is expected to sell out.
Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come ready to celebrate Long Island!
The Long Island Wine & Food Classic is back—and we’re turning up the flavor!
Proudly Supporting Tunnel to Towers
A portion of the event’s net proceeds will benefit the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, supporting its mission to provide mortgage-free homes and other vital assistance to America’s fallen and catastrophically injured military heroes, first responders and their families.
Learn more at T2T.org
All participating restaurants, vineyards, breweries, beverage partners, sponsors, activities and entertainment are subject to change. Tastings are available while supplies last.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 88.01 to USD 3456.62
