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Make Plans for the Renowned 30A Wine Fest | Feb 20-24, 2019

Tickets are now available for the eighth annual 30A Wine Festival, underwritten by The Alys Foundation, on Wednesday, February 20, through Sunday, February 24, 2019. Located on Scenic Highway 30A in Northwest Florida’s South Walton County, Alys Beach will welcome renowned distillers, vintners and culinary…

Updated On Nov 3, 2018 at 1:43 PM

Make Plans for the Renowned 30A Wine Fest | Feb 20-24, 2019

Tickets are now available for the eighth annual 30A Wine Festival, underwritten by The Alys Foundation, on Wednesday, February 20, through Sunday, February 24, 2019.

Located on Scenic Highway 30A in Northwest Florida’s South Walton County, Alys Beach will welcome renowned distillers, vintners and culinary favorites for a five-day celebration benefiting Children’s Volunteer Health Network.

Weekend passes are available for $450 through the end of the year, increasing to $500 until sold out. Day passes and individual ticket prices vary.

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS!

Below is the schedule of events:

Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Red Loggia at Caliza Restaurant

The festival, which was recently voted one of the best wine festivals in the country by USA Today, will kick off with an intimate wine dinner on Wednesday night in the Red Loggia at Caliza.

Thursday, February 21, 2019, 5 – 7:30 PM
Oysters & Champagne Event at Central Park

Thursday will feature Oysters & Champagne, a VIP party presented by Garden & Gun on the Central Park lawn where attendees can discover the best sparkling wine pairings for four oyster varieties from around the South.

Friday, February 22, 2019

• 5:30 – 6:30 PM: Red Loggia at Caliza Restaurant

Mixology Seminar: The hands-on mixology seminar will take you through the creation of three perfect craft cocktails that are sure to impress even the most avid cocktail connoisseurs.

• 6:30 – 9:00 PM: Bourbon, Beer & Butts at Kelly Green at Alys Beach

Enjoy a night of bourbon, beer, and barbecue with tastings from distilleries across the country, local and national breweries, paired with savory barbecue creations showcasing top culinary talents and The Travelin’ McCourys to keep the party rockin’ all night.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

• 1:00 – 3:30 PM: Red Loggia at Caliza Restaurant

Seminars: Swirl, sip, learn, repeat. Master your wine knowledge with help from the country’s best vintners while enjoying tastings, small bites, and stories de farce.

• 3:30 – 6:30 PM: Grand Tasting at South Charles Street

At the Grand Tasting, guests will gather along South Charles Street and sip on more than 80 wines from across the globe, and Rosé & Croquet on Sunday features rosé tastings, brunch, and the beloved croquet tournament (croquet whites encouraged).

Sunday, February 24, 2019, 11:30 – 3:00 PM
Rosé & Croquet at Kelly Green at Alys Beach

The highlight of the festival returns with the sixth Annual Croquet Tournament. Don your croquet whites and gather your best players for a boozy brunch prior to the match, complete with elegant rosés. The price is included in the weekend pass. Participants must have a team of four to register. All players must have a weekend passes. 16 slots are available for the tournament.