World Equestrian Center - Ocala Resort

10/17/2026

Costume ready? Your pup’s moment is coming. 🐾 Register now for the free Hocus Pawcus Canine Costume Contest on Saturday, October 24 from 5pm to 7pm, with cash prizes, dog swag and a pup parade: https://bit.ly/4ypaJHK

10/16/2026

Fig, honey and almond, finished with a honey tuile! 🍯 Chef Yohann Le Bescond and Chef Gabriel Maysonet give you a first taste of the sweetest bite at Friday’s Chefs’ Dinner presented by The Gallery Off 80th. Five-Star Festival Package guests can join us November 6. Reserve your package at https://bit.ly/3MvkcYm.

✨ Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association | Ocala/Marion County, Florida

Must be 21+ to book. Subject to availability.

10/16/2026

Unlimited bites, pours and a whole lot to explore. 🍷 The Grand Tasting brings together local bites, premium beverage tastings, a b**r garden, a w**e pull and the annual Mystery Basket Competition featuring local culinary students, all in one unforgettable afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Ocala.

Saturday, November 7 | 1pm-5pm | WEC Exposition Center 1. Reserve your tickets at ocalafoodandw**efest.com

✨ Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association | Ocala/Marion County, Florida

10/12/2026

For a limited time, save 20% on your next escape to World Equestrian Center – Ocala! 🍂 Book a visit by Friday, October 16, for stays now through December 31.

Book Now: https://worldequestriancenter.com/offer/limited-time-flash-sale/

Offer valid on new reservations only. Blackout dates apply. Subject to availability.

10/12/2026

Long before the first glass is poured, plans for the 2026 Ocala Food & W**e Festival have been underway. For months, our chefs, pastry team and event staff have been drawing up the details for this year's celebration: planning menus, designing special touches and dreaming up moments made just for you. From the Chefs' Dinner presented by The Gallery off 80th to the Grand Tasting and Jazz Brunch, November 6-8 will be a weekend to remember. Reserve your tickets at ocalafoodandw**efest.com.

✨ Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

21+ event.

10/10/2026

Louis XIII isn't just cognac. This rarity is aged from eaux-de-vie collected over decades and finished in hand-blown Baccarat crystal. On Friday, October 23 at 6pm, you can experience a six-course dinner built around it, from caviar and ch*****ne to a bread pudding named in its honor. You'll leave with an engraved bottle of your own. Reserve your night at: https://bit.ly/46qAawX

10/09/2026

Emma’s Chocolate Tasting Class🍫 Reserve your seat at wec.net/events for a guided tasting Saturday, Oct. 24 and Nov. 14. Space is limited. Early booking is encouraged!

10/08/2026

World Equestrian Center – Ocala has earned four honors across two leading travel and meetings industry awards programs. The Equestrian Hotel was recognized in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards and the Northstar 2026 Stella Awards, while The Equestrian Manor also earned recognition in the Stella Awards. Read more at the link below 👇

The Equestrian Hotel and The Equestrian Manor at World Equestrian Center – Ocala earns honors in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler and Stella Awards.

10/08/2026

Planning your Ocala Food & W**e weekend? The Five-Star Package is available at The Equestrian Hotel or The Riding Academy Hotel and covers all four signature events, November 6-8. This exclusive package is the only way to access Friday's coveted Chefs' Dinner. Reserve your place: https://bit.ly/4yJ38EY

✨ Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
Must be 21+ to book. Package based on dual occupancy. Subject to availability.

10/08/2026

Don't miss the Judgment.🍷 On Thursday, October 15, celebrate 50 years of the Judgment of Paris, the blind tasting that changed the w**e world, with a five-course dinner in Aston's Room at The Equestrian Manor, paired with celebrated w**es like Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2018 and Stag's Leap W**e Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon 2013. Seating is limited, don't miss this one. Reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/4d5zpx4