The dates for 2003 are October 18, 2003 through November 16, 2003.
Last year, private dining events could be booked beginning at 7:00 a.m. EDT on July 15. There was no advance notice to the general public. Many events sold out during the first hour or two.
There's no way of knowing when they'll begin taking bookings for 2003, but I would assume it will again be around mid-July.
For my report on the Food & Wine Festival last year, see: