Boca Raton Wine and Food Festival in Boca Raton

My boyfriend and I bought VIP tickets to this, which was worth the up sell for VIP treatment. We enjoyed early admission and being the first to the food. There were many vendors, as much food as you can eat, as much wine as you can drink! A great time socializing at the tables. We will not miss this yearly event. It's been 6 months and we still talk about it all the time. This was one of our favorite events to attend as a couple.

Ok, so let me start by saying this review is not a reflection of the vendors. The vendors that I did interact with were excited and great to interact with. This review is for the lying organizers and a terribly run festival. Let me begin by saying I purchased 3 VIP tickets with fees for $223.50($74.50 a ticket). Right off the bat a massive fail at the entrance! I waited over 15 minutes to even get into the event. I got in line at 6:05 and did not get in until 6:27pm. I was be...

(This event was about a month ago). Huge waste of time and money. If zero stars were possible, that would be my rating. The name "Boca Raton Wine and Food Festival" sure sounds good...like they would get some higher end restaurants there. I mean it's not the F'ing Catalina Wine Mixer, but... Not all were a disappointment, but most were. Now it did rain for about 10 minutes, but that's Florida and all part of the adventure. But this BRWFF was slated for 7 pm to 10 pm. The tickets were not cheap, but there were still vendors that simply left by 8:30 pm...I guess due to the 10 minute rain shower. There is a contest where we the customers vote on the best food/wine booth. Well the best in my opinion was the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club (French Onion Soup dumplings) which is 1. A private Club that us commoners don't have access to AND 2. It's not even in Boca. Then to top it off, the winner was Santos Buffet....a buffet won people! I mean ZERO disrespect to Santo's, but Is that the BEST place the organizers could get for the BRWFF? I know that part falls partially on the voters, but still....the selection of restaurants and other vendors is pathetic for what you pay. I'll try again when/if Boca...