This year’s Food&Wine Festival at EPCOT is the biggest to date. With almost 30 different marketplaces, there is truly something for everybody. This year The Food&Wine Festival offers two new booths, each on completely different ends of the food spectrum. This year several favorite special events are also returning, and there’s a slew of new merchandise out there for those who want to take some Food&Wine home.
EPCOT’s Food&Wine Festival is celebrating 17 years of bringing the foods and cultures of six continents together in one place. The festival is included with daily admission, though the food choices are not. However, compare the cost of Food&Wine dishes to the cost of regular counter or table service at EPCOT and it ends up being considerably less. In addition to that most of the items can be used as a “snack” credit on your Disney Dining Plan, which ends up making The F&W an incredible deal.
New this year is the Terra Marketplace and the Florida Local Marketplace. Terra features rich flavors in Vegan cuisine while Florida Local brings the flavors you can find in just about any Florida restaurant or neighborhood.
Let’s take a look at the menus of the different marketplaces:
1.TERRA – NEW!
Culinary Offerings:
- Trick’n Chick’n Curry with Basmati Rice featuring Gardein Chick’n Breast
- Chili Colorado with House Made Chips & Cashew Cheese, featuring Gardein Beefless Tips
- Chocolate Cake with Passion Fruit Sorbet and Coconut Foam
Beverage Selections:
- Paul Dolan Sauvignon Blanc
- Paul Dolan Pinot Noir
- Silk® Berry Smoothie
2.CARIBBEAN
Culinary Offerings:
- Ropa Vieja with Cilantro Rice – $3.50
- Jerk Spiced Chicken Drumstick with Mango Chutney – $3.25
Beverage Selections:
- Bacardi® Frozen Dragon Berry Colada – $7.75 (7 oz.), $12.25 (7 oz. souvenir)
- Bacardi® Torched Cherry Frozen Cherry Limeade – $7.75 (7 oz.)
- Bacardi® Frozen Rock Coconut Mojito – $12.75 (7 oz. souvenir)
3.ARGENTINA
Culinary Offerings:
- Beef Empanada – $4.00
- Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée – $5.00
Beverage Selections:
- Terrazas Reserva Chardonnay – $3.75 (3 oz.)
- Terrazas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon – $3.75 (3 oz.)
- Terrazas Reserva Torrontes – $3.75 (3 oz.)
- Terrazas Reserva Malbec – $3.50 (3 oz.)
4.AUSTRALIA
Culinary Offerings:
- Shrimp on the Barbie with Pepper Berry Citrus Glaze – $4.75
- Grilled Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies – $5.75
- Lamington – $3.00
Beverage Selections:
- Rosemount Estate Traminer Riesling – $3.00 (3 oz.)
- Rosemount Estate Chardonnay Semillon – $3.00 (3 oz.)
- Rosemount Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz – $2.50 (3 oz.)
- Rosemount Estate Shiraz Cabernet – $3.00 (3 oz.)
5.MEXICO
Culinary Offerings:
- Crispy Shrimp Taco with Chipotle Lime Mayo and Cabbage Served on a Flour Tortilla – $5.25
- Taco de Filete with Cascabel Pepper Sauce and Scallions Served on a Flour Tortilla – $5.50
- Natilla de Cajeta (Caramel Custard Served with Sauce) – $3.00
Beverage Selections:
- Dos Equis Beer – $8.25 (20 oz.)
- L.A. Cetto Chardonnay – $4.50
- Lime Strawberry Margarita On the Rocks – $7.75
- Tequila Flight: Tequila Blanco, Reposado and Anejo – $12.50
6.SCANDINAVIA
Culinary Offerings:
- Taste of Scandinavia: Cured Salmon, Herring and Shrimp Salad – $4.00
- Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries – $3.50
- Rice Pudding with Driscoll’s® Only The Finest Berries™ – $2.75
Beverage Selections:
- Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee – $8.75 (5 oz.)
- Xanté – $6.00 (1.5 oz.)
- Xanté Sunshine – $7.50 (7 oz.)
7.CHINA
Culinary Offerings:
- Mongolian Beef with Chinese Steamed Bun – $4.50
- Pork Pot Stickers – $3.75
- Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Pickled Vegetables – $4.25
- Mango Tapioca Pudding – $3.25
Beverage Selections:
- Tsing Tao Beer – $6.00
- Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Riesling – $3.50
- Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Syrah – $3.50
- Happy Lychee with Vodka – $7.00
- Sunny Guava with Coconut Rum – $7.00
8.SOUTH KOREA
Culinary Offerings:
- Lettuce Wrap with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw – $3.25
- Mung Bean Pancake with Shrimp and Kimchi Sauce – $3.00
Beverage Selections:
- Bohae Black Raspberry Wine-Bokbunjajoo – $4.00 (3 oz.)
- Chung Ha Soju Fruit Slushy – $7.50 (7 oz.)
- Chung Ha Soju – $6.50 (1.5 oz.)
9.SOUTH KOREA
Culinary Offerings:
- Lettuce Wrap with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw – $3.25
- Mung Bean Pancake with Shrimp and Kimchi Sauce – $3.00
Beverage Selections:
- Bohae Black Raspberry Wine-Bokbunjajoo – $4.00 (3 oz.)
- Chung Ha Soju Fruit Slushy – $7.50 (7 oz.)
- Chung Ha Soju – $6.50 (1.5 oz.)
10.CHEESE
Culinary Offerings:
- Cheese Fondue with Sourdough Bread – $3.25
- Trio of Artisan Cheeses: Beecher’s Flagship Reserve Cheddar, La Bonne Vie Goat Brie and Rogue River Creamery Echo Mountain Blue Cheese – $4.50
Beverage Selections:
- Sterling Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Vitners Collection – $2.50 (3 oz.)
- Sterling Riesling Vitners Collection – $3.00 (3 oz.)
- Sterling Pinot Noir Vitners Collection – $3.50 (3 oz.)
- Sterling Meritage Vitners Collection – $2.50 (3 oz.)
11.BREWER’S COLLECTION
Beverage Selections:
- Radeberger Pilsner – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Altenmünster Oktoberfestr – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Altenmünster Dunkelr – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Hövelsr – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Schöfferhofer Weizen – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Schöfferhofer Grapefruit – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Berliner Kindl Dark – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Sion Kölsch – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
12.GERMANY
Culinary Offerings:
- Schinken Nudel (Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese) – $3.25
- Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll – $4.75
- Apple Strudel with Karamel-Vanilla Sauce – $3.50
Beverage Selections:
- Selbach-Oster Estate Spätlese – $4.50 (3 oz.)
- JH Selbach Riesling Classic – $3.00 (3 oz.)
- JH Selbach Riesling QbA Red Label – $2.75 (3 oz.)
- Niersteiner Spiegelberg Dornfelder – $3.25 (3 oz.)
- Radeberger Pilsner – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Altenmünster Dunkel – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
13.POLAND
Culinary Offerings:
- Kielbasa & Potato Pierogie with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream – $5.00
- Zapiekanki-Toasted Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Cheese Bread with House Made Ketchup – $3.00
Beverage Selections:
- Chandon Carneros Chardonnay – $4.50 (3 oz.)
- Tyskie – $6.00 (11.2 oz.)
- Belvedere® Frozen Lemon Apple “Tea” – $8.50 (7 oz.)
14.ITALY
Culinary Offerings:
- Ravioli di Formaggio All’emiliana (Baked Cheese Ravioli, Creamy Beef Bolognese, Parmesan, Mozzarella) – $5.50
- Salsiccia e “Papacelli” Napoletani (Sweet Sausage, Red Pepper, Ciaibatta Bread) – $5.50
- Cannoli al Cioccolato (Chocolate-Covered Cannoli filled with Ricotta, Chocolate, Candied Fruit) – $3.50
Beverage Selections:
- Moretti Beer – $8.00 (12 oz.)
- Prosecco Zardetto – $8.00
- Pinot Grigio Mezzacorona – $6.00
- Chianti Castello di Quercetto – $6.00
- Italian Margherita – $10.00
15.FIFE & DRUM
Beverage Selections:
- Red Stag Lemonade by Jim Beam® – $8.50 plus tax (12 oz.)
- Red Stag Honey Tea Lemonade by Jim Beam® – $8.50 plus tax (12 oz.)
16.HOPS & BARLEY
Culinary Offerings:
- Linda Bean’s® Lobster Claw Cuddler® Chilled with Herb Mayonnaise – $6.50
- Linda Bean’s® Perfect Maine Lobster Roll® – $7.50
- Linda Bean’s® Maine Home Style Clam Chowder – $3.25
- Pumpkin Mousse with Craisins and Orange Sauce – $1.50
Beverage Selections:
- Samuel Adams Boston Lager® – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Samuel Adams® Seasonal – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat® – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- 17th Anniversary Festival Beer– Samuel Adams® Chocolate Bock – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Samuel Adams Light® – $6.00 (12 oz.)
- Samuel Adams® Cream Stout – $6.25 (12 oz.)
- Samuel Adams® Latitude 48 IPA – $6.00 (12 oz.)
- Angry Orchard Hard Cider – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
17.FLORIDA LOCAL – NEW!
Culinary Offerings:
- White Corn Arepa with Mangalitsa Pork Rillette and Zellwood Sweet Corn Salad – $4.00
- Florida Shrimp Ceviche with Fire Roasted Vegetables, Fried Plantains and Cilantro – $4.25
Beverage Selections:
- Florida Beer Company Florida Lager – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Florida Beer Company Key West Southernmost Wheat – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Florida Orange Grove Key Limen – $2.75 (3 oz.)
- Florida Orange Grove Hurricane Class 5, Florida White Sangria – $3.25 (3 oz.)
18.JAPAN
Culinary Offerings:
- Spicy Hand Roll (Tuna & Salmon with Chili Pepper, Soy Sauce & Sesame Oil Topped with Kazan Volcano Sauce) – $4.95
- Karaage Hand Roll (Crispy Chicken Breast with Sushi Rice and Spicy Mayonnaise) – $4.25
- California Roll (Avocado, Cucumber, Crab, Mayonnaise, Smelt Roe Rolled in Sushi Rice and Seaweed) – $3.95
- Sukiyaki Beef Pan (Marinated Thinly Sliced Rib Eye with Sauteed Onions and Teriyaki Sauce Served in a Bun) – $4.50
Beverage Selections:
- Kirin Ichiban Draft Beer – $8.00
- Sake-Kikusui Super Dry, Junmai – $7.00
- Sake-Bishounen Junmai Ginjo – $8.00
- Sake Strawberry Mist – $6.00
19.SINGAPORE
Culinary Offerings:
- Beef Rendang with Jasmine Rice – $3.25
- Seared Mahi Mahi with Jasmine Rice and “Singa” Sauce – $4.25
Beverage Selections:
- Tiger Beer – $6.00 (11.2 oz.)
- Marqués de Cáceres Satinela – $2.50 (3 oz.)
- Singapore Sling – $7.75 (5 oz.)
20.MOROCCO
Culinary Offerings:
- Kefta Pocket (Ground Seasoned Beef in a Pita Pocket) – $5.00
- Merguez Sausage (Beef and Lamb Sausage with Grilled Peppers and Onions) – $5.00
- Baklava – $2.95
Beverage Selections:
- Casa Beer – $6.00
- Amazigh Red – $4.00
- Sangria – $5.00
- Mimosa Royale – $7.00
21.NEW ZEALAND
Culinary Offerings:
- Seared Sea Scallop with Kumara Red Curry Puree and Apple Radish Salad – $4.25
- Lamb Meatball with Spicy Tomato Chutney – $5.00
Beverage Selections:
- Kim Crawford Pinot Grigio – $4.75 (3 oz.)
- Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc – $3.50 (3 oz.)
- Kim Crawford Un-Oaked Chardonnay – $3.50 (3 oz.)
- Kim Crawford Pinot Noir – $4.75 (3 oz.)
22.BELGIUM
Culinary Offerings:
- Steamed Mussels in Hoegaarden Beer Broth and Baguette – $3.75
- Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream – $3.00
- Guylian Belgian Chocolate Seashell Truffles – $1.75
Beverage Selections:
- Hoegaarden – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Stella Artois – $3.50 (6 oz), $6.75 (12 oz.), $11.75 (22 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Leffe – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Godiva Chocolate Liqueur Iced Coffee – $7.50 (5 oz.)
23.FRANCE
Culinary Offerings:
- Escargots Persillade en Brioche – $5.25
- Coq au Vin sur Gratin de Macaroni – $5.50
- Créme Brûlée au Chocolat au Lait – $4.00
Beverage Selections:
- Chardonnay, Bouchard Aîné & Fils – $5.75
- Merlot, Château de Mercade Bordeaux – $6.75
- Sparkling Pomegranate Kir – $7.75
- Eiffel Sour Cosmo Slush – $9.75
24.IRELAND
Culinary Offerings:
- Lobster and Seafood Fisherman’s Pie – $6.00
- Kerrygold® Cheese Selection: Irish Aged Cheddar, Dubliner and Cashel Blue with Apple Chutney and Brown Bread – $3.50
- Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Bailey’s Ganache – $3.25
Beverage Selections:
- Guinness – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Bunratty Mead Honey Wine – $5.00 (3 oz.)
- Bunratty Potcheen Chilled Irish Coffee – $6.50 (7 oz.)
25.CANADA
Culinary Offerings:
- Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup – $4.00
- Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta and “Minus 8” Onion Jam – $4.25
- “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce – $6.50
Beverage Selections:
- Neige Première Apple Ice Wine – $5.25 (2 oz.)
- Neige Bubble – $6.00 (5 oz.)
- Mission Hill Family Estate Syrah – $5.25 (3 oz.)
- Moosehead Beer – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
26.GREECE
Culinary Offerings:
- Greek Salad with Pita Bread – $3.00
- Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey – $3.25
- Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki – $4.25
- Spanakopita – $4.00
- Dannon® Oikos® Greek Yogurt Cups – $3.25
Beverage Selections:
- Domaine Skouras Moscofilero – $3.50 (3 oz.)
- Domaine Skouras St. George – $3.25 (3 oz.)
- Sigalas Assyrtiko – $3.50 (3 oz.)
- Alpha Axia Syrah – $4.25 (3 oz.)
27.DESSERTS & CHAMPAGNE
Culinary Offerings:
- Yogurt Panna Cotta with Orange Cake, Raspberries and Pomegranate – $1.50
- Lemon Custard Verrine with Blueberry Compote – $1.50
- Dark Chocolate Mousse with Chili and Salted Caramel – $1.50
Beverage Selections:
- Nesquik Frozen Chocolate Foam – $2.50 (7 oz.)
- Nesquik Frozen Strawberry Foam – $2.50 (7 oz.)
- Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial – $12.75 (5 oz.)
- Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial – $12.00 (5 oz.)
- Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial – $11.75 (5 oz.)
- Moët & Chandon Impérial – $10.50 (5 oz.)
28.HAWAI’I
Culinary Offerings:
- Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise – $3.25
- Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Lotus Root Chips – $3.75
Beverage Selections:
- Seven Tiki® Mai Tai – $7.75 (7 oz.)
- Kona Brewing Company Big Wave Golden Ale – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Kona Brewing Company Pipeline Porter – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
29.CRAFT BEER
Beverage Selections:
- Widmer Rotator IPA: Spiced IPA, Portland, OR – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Red Hook Pilsner, Portsmouth, NH – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Blue Moon Seasonal, Golden, CO – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Leinenkugel’s Berry Weiss, Chippewa Falls, WI – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Florida Beer Company’s Devil’s Triangle, Florida – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Abita Purple Haze, Abita Springs, LA – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Full Sail IPA, Hood River, OR – $3.00 (6 oz.), $5.50 (12 oz.), $12.00 (22 oz. souvenir)
- Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Chico, CA – $3.50 (6 oz.), $6.75 (12 oz.), $12.25 (22 oz. souvenir)
Also as part of the Food&Wine there are several demonstrations, and cooking tours. One such demonstration was the Ocean Spray Cranberry Bog. It demonstrates how Ocean Spray harvests their cranberries, and with the holidays coming up, it’s a good thing to know.
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There’s also a whole series of experiences included with Festival admission as well as some premium experiences and events:
Experiences Included in Festival Admission
Book Signings and Meet & Greets: Meet celebrated authors and personalities, and have them autograph your purchased book or merchandise. Check the daily schedules or visit the Festival Information Desk for details.
Bottle Signings: Meet the winemaker and have your purchased bottle of wine autographed—great for a souvenir or special occasion! Check the daily schedules or visit the Festival Information Desk for details.
Authentic Taste Seminars Hosted by Driscoll’s® Only The Finest Berries™: Learn about the origins, properties and history of pure ingredients in lively, 30-minute presentations by subject experts. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 12:15 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. For a list of offerings at these seminars, click here to view the information.
Seasons of the Vine: View a “behind-the-scenes introduction” to wine growing. This 7-minute film runs continuously each day.
“Discover the Cranberry” Hosted by Ocean Spray® Craisins® Brand Dried Cranberries: Before entering World Showcase, visit the Cranberry Bog Display. Learn about the history, harvesting process and health benefits as you sample this unique fruit.
Home Entertaining Seminars Hosted by HGTV: In these 30-minute seminars, learn from HGTV and DIY celebrity designers, who will be featuring tips on holiday table setting, herb and vegetable gardening, and kitchen or dining room changes. Friday through Sunday at 12:00 noon, with meet-&-greets at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- September 28 – 30, 2012, Danielle Colding, HGTV Design Star Winner, Season 7, Shop This Room, “Entertainment Passport: Your Ticket to Creating a Travel-Inspired Dining Experience”
- October 5 – 7, 2012, Casey Noble, Design on a Dime, “Gifts that Keep Giving: Holiday Favors that Double as Décor”
- October 12 – 14, 2012, Alison Victoria, DIY Network’s Kitchen Crashers, “Crash Course for Holiday Décor”
- October 19 – 21, 2012, Brian Patrick Flynn, HGTV.com, Design Happens contributor, “Express Lane Elegance: Stylish Table Settings from Supermarket Finds”
- October 26 – 28, 2012, Meg Caswell, Meg’s Great Rooms, “Entertaining in Style: Make It and Make It Fun”
- November 2 – 4, 2012, Marianne Canada, HGTV.com Special Projects Editor, “Handmade Goodies They Won’t Regift”
- November 9 – 12, 2012, Emily Henderson, Secrets from a Stylist, “Create Holiday Memories: Style, Share and Preserve Those Family Photos & Cards”
Chocolate Experience: From the Bean to the Bar Hosted by Ghirardelli® Chocolate Company – NEW: Immerse yourself in the seductive sights, scents and flavors of chocolate at this new experience! Marvel at sweet sculptures created by Disney pastry chefs and learn about the food’s fascinating origins. Sample a few sweet treats and shop for gourmet chocolate gifts. Be sure to try Drinking Chocolate (it’s like a liquid candy bar!) or a glass of wine. Open daily from 9:00 a.m. through park close.
Discussions with Bethenny Frankel, Skinnygirl®, Hosted by Beam Inc. – NEW: Bethenny Frankel—popular television personality and founder of Skinnygirl® beverages—hosts a 30-minute talk show-style seminar where she explains how she developed her unique, low-calorie adult beverage products, and her years spent creating healthy dishes in the kitchen. Saturday, November 3 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
The Watermelon Patch Hosted by The National Watermelon Promotion Board – NEW: Visit a real watermelon patch! See watermelons growing and discover fun facts and tips.
Sampling at the Festival Center Wine Shop – NEW: Visit the Festival Center Wine Shop for daily wine samples provided by our participating beverages companies. Open daily at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Then of course there’s the Eat to the Beat concert series with a ton of acts almost daily:
Sugar Ray
Dates: October 1 – 3, 2012
“Fly”
After rising to fame in 1997 with the release of “Fly,” Sugar Ray gave rock music a pop twist. Fronted by singer Mark McGrath, the band’s sunnier sounds marked a shift from the grunge music trend of the 1990s.
STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas
Dates: October 4 – 7, 2012
“We Built This City”
Starship topped the charts in the 1980s with hits like “We Built This City.” Today, the band is revamped—led by 30-year Starship veteran Mickey Thomas—and performs the multiplatinum hits of its predecessors.
Boyz II Men
Dates: October 8 – 10, 2012
“End of the Road”
Most popular in the 1990s for their ballads and a capella harmonies—like “End of the Road”—Boyz II Men is considered the most successful R&B group of all time, having sold more than 60 million albums worldwide.
Smash Mouth – NEW!
Dates: October 11 & 12, 2012
“Walking on the Sun”
Smash Mouth topped the music charts with hits like “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “All Star.” Their 1960s surf and garage influences combine with modern pop sounds—for a sound that’s often described as a “non-stop party.”
Javier Colon, winner of The Voice – NEW!
Dates: October 13 & 14, 2012
“A Drop in the Ocean”
With his spellbinding voice and acoustic-soul style, Javier Colon shot to stardom after winning the first season of the hit NBC show The Voice. His captivating stage presence has won him millions of fans worldwide.
Air Supply
Dates: October 15 – 17, 2012
“Lost in Love”
For more than 30 years, Air Supply has entertained with soft rock hits, like “Lost in Love.” This Australian duo went on to even greater worldwide success—and had 8 Top Ten hits in the U.S. in the 1980s!
Gin Blossoms
Dates: October 18 & 19, 2012
“Hey Jealousy”
A popular pop rock band of the 1990s and today, the Gin Blossoms have produced several hits, including “Hey Jealousy”.
Survivor
Dates: October 20 & 21, 2012
“Eye of the Tiger”
For more than 30 years, Survivor has entertained audiences with a string of rock and classic rock hits, including “Eye of the Tiger,” the popular song from theRocky III soundtrack.
Hanson
Dates: October 22 & 23, 2012
“Give a Little”
A trio of brothers, Hanson first gained popularity with their pop hits in the late 1990s, including “I Will Come to You.” Since then, their style has evolved—evident in their 2011 rock single “Give a Little.”
The Pointer Sisters
Dates: October 24 & 25, 2012
“He’s So Shy”
This R&B recording act achieved mainstream success during the 1970s and 1980s. For more than 3 decades, these sisters have entertained with soulful hits such as “Slow Hand.”
Sister Hazel
Dates: October 26 – 28, 2012
“All For You”
This alternative rock band from Gainesville, Florida gained popularity with such hits as “All For You.” Their music blends elements of pop, Southern rock and a capella—for a sound that offers multi-generational appeal.
Billy Ocean
Dates: October 29 – 31, 2012
“Caribbean Queen”
The most popular British-based R&B singer of the early 1980s, Billy Ocean is known for such hits as “Caribbean Queen.” His tunes topped charts in Britain, the U.S. and beyond.
.38 Special
Dates: November 1 & 2, 2012
“Hold On Loosely”
For more than 30 years, this Southern rock band has entertained with such hits as “Hold On Loosely.” Their unique brand of music blends ‘muscle and melody’ into classic rock entertainment.
Howard Jones LIVE
Dates: November 3 & 4, 2012
“No One Is To Blame”
This Welsh musician regularly topped the charts in the mid-1980s with such hits as “No One Is To Blame.” His synthpop style merged the technology-heavy sounds of new wave with the cheery pop sounds of the late 1960s.
Blues Traveler – NEW!
Dates: November 5 & 6, 2012
“Run-Around”
After more than 20 years, this blues-rock band is still drawing crowds with high-energy, spontaneous live shows. Their best-known single, “Run-Around,” was the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history.
Dennis DeYoung, original member of STYX – NEW!
Dates: November 7 & 8, 2012
“Come Sail Away”
Dennis DeYoung is a founding member of the rock group Styx, with hits such as “Mr. Roboto” and “Babe.” As a top-selling solo artist, he’s recorded 7 albums, and written and performed many songs for TV, film and Broadway.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Dates: November 9 – 12, 2012
“Go Daddy-O”
A contemporary swing revival band from southern California, this band gained popularity in the late 1990s for such hits as “Go Daddy-O”—and even performed at the Super Bowl half-time show in 1999!
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