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Feature Spotlight: 18th Annual Key West Food & Wine Festival

Dates: January 27–31, 2027 | Key West, Florida

USA Today Travel highlighted the 18th Annual Key West Food & Wine Festival as a premier winter getaway, spotlighting the 5-day island celebration among the nation’s top culinary travel experiences.

The feature showcases the festival's 2027 theme, "Connected by Water," celebrating global gastronomy and wine culture across 5 Continents. 

Set against historic Key West, the festival unites world-class winemakers, master chefs, and spirit producers for curated tastings, waterfront galas, and intimate masterclasses.

"A standout winter escape where tropical coastal charm meets world-class wine and culinary craftsmanship." — USA Today Travel

Coverage in USA Today positions the Key West Food & Wine Festival before a high-net-worth national audience of travelers, wine collectors, and epicurean lifestyle enthusiasts.

• National Print Distribution: Special interest newsstand and subscriber print editions distributed across airports, premium newsstands, and major retail networks nationwide.
• 130M+ Monthly Digital Reach: Featured across the USA Today Network, engaging an average of over 130 million unique digital visitors monthly.
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• High-Intent Travel Demographics: Connects with an audience where 57%+ regularly engage with luxury travel, food and wine tours, and seasonal coastal escapes.
• National Brand Authority: Reinforces Key West as a global culinary travel hub during peak winter travel planning.

• Media Accreditation: Press credentials and festival passes for verified media representatives are available upon request.

Mission Statement:
"To celebrate global culinary craftsmanship and wine culture through world-class, immersive experiences that connect international winemakers, master chefs, and epicurean travelers against the backdrop of Key West’s historic island community."