Vision & Objectives 

• To gain national recognition as a leading, creative, not-for-profit food, global wine and spirits festival that benefits non-profit arts organizations.
• To promote civic welfare by supporting deserving not-for-profit arts organizations in Albany, NY through annual monetary donations from festival net income.
• To link Sponsors and exhibitors with one of the fastest growing, high-quality food & wine festivals; while providing exceptional networking opportunities for their company products to consumers.
• To educate consumers through a variety of food, global wine and spirit seminars on healthy choices, organic and sustainable agriculture, creative pairings, and professional resources
• To provide a mentoring program and internships for culinary students at area colleges to train with the Festival Chefs in all phases food preparation and presentation.