2018 30A Wine Festival Schedule

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

6:00 – 9:00 PM
Fonville Park

Wine Dinner at Fonville Park

We’re kicking off the 2018 festival with an intimate dinner featuring Winemaker Ehren Jordan of Failla Wines and Day Zinfandel. Hosted in Fonville Park, join us for a four-course meal prepared by Alys Beach Executive Chef Drew Dzejak and select wine pairings from Failla Wines.

Tickets are $265 per person.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22

6:00 – 9:00 PM
Caliza Restaurant

Wine Dinner at Caliza Restaurant – SOLD OUT

The dinner will feature Ancien and Tournesol wines alongside a four-course meal prepared by Alys Beach Executive Chef Drew Dzejak. Ken Bernards, Ancien Co-Founder and Winemaker and Tournesol Winemaker, will introduce each wine and discuss tasting notes and the history of the vineyard. The dinner will be held in the intimate Red Loggia at Caliza Pool.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23

4:30 – 5:30 PM
Fire Pit Park

Mix ‘n Mingle

Join us for the opening act full of libations including Woodford Reserve, tunes by The Blue Ribbon Healers, and light bites by Caliza Restaurant.

$85 per person through December 31. $95 per person beginning January 1.

6:00 – 9:00 PM
Kelly Green at Alys Beach

Bourbon, Beer & Butts – SOLD OUT

Enjoy a night of bourbon, beer, and barbecue tastings from distilleries from across the country, local and national breweries, and barbecue from top culinary talent. Live music by Marc Broussard will keep the party rocking all night long.

$105 per person through December 31. $135 per person beginning January 1.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24

1:00 – 3:30 PM
Fire Pit Park at Alys Beach

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.

• 1:00 – 1:45 P.M. Bryan Weil of Alexana Winery
• 2:15 – 2:45 P.M. Ken Bernards of Ancien Wines
• 3:00 – 3:30 P.M. Darren Palace of Failla Wines and Day Zinfandel

$25 per person through December 31. $40 per person beginning January 1.

3:30 – 6:30 PM
South Charles Street

Grand Tasting – SOLD OUT

Gather along South Charles Street and sip wines from across the globe. More than 80 wines will be showcased. Local and regional eateries will provide small bites.

When purchased as a stand alone ticket, $205 per person through December 31 and $230 per person beginning January 1.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

11:30 – 3:00 PM
Kelly Green at Alys Beach

Rosé & Croquet – SOLD OUT

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. Included in the weekend pass. Must have a team of four to register. 

Only included in a Weekend Pass, $365 per person through December 31 and $415 per person beginning January 1.