Tickets on Sale NOW
This fall, reds, whites, and rosés will be uncorked during Seeing Red Wine Festival, four days of wine and culinary events being held in Seaside Nov. 9 – 12, 2017. Now in its 27th year and recognized as one of the “Top 10 Can’t-Miss Fall Wine Festivals” by Fodor’s Travel, the festival draws attendees from around the world and from around the neighborhood!
Seeing Red is shaking things up this year with some new offerings while maintaining the best of what festival attendees crave. Guests will enjoy sipping on delicious wines, and tasting unique and delectable food pairings as the festival combines the best of General Admission and VIP tickets into one exclusive and unforgettable experience reminiscent of the festival’s earlier years. Wine aficionados and foodies will savor carefully selected Gulf Coast-to-table dishes from Seaside’s famous restaurants while sipping beautifully-paired, quality-curated wines from around the globe.
Tickets are NOW available online at www.SeeingRedWineFestival.com. This year’s festivities include Bud & Alley’s Wine Dinner on Thursday evening, the Gulf Coast to Table Dinner on Friday, the Festival Grand Tasting on Saturday, and a Celebration Of Bubbles Brunch on Sunday, all in coveted Seaside style. Each year has been a sell-out event, and this year will be no exception. Tickets are limited. Attendees will want to purchase their tickets early. Proceeds will benefit the Seaside School and the Seaside Institute.
“Since its inception, the Seeing Red Wine Festival has had a proven track record for providing the utmost in quality wines within the beautiful landscape of Seaside’s intimacy and charm,” says Kevin Boyle, Seaside Events Director. “With each passing year, we continually pursue our goal of staying true to the original spirit of the festival – featuring a one-of-a-kind offering for wine aficionados, or novices, or those who simply want to sip, socialize and stroll.”
2017 Festival Sponsors include the Merchants of Seaside, and the Seaside Visitors Bureau.
Bud & Alley’s Wine Dinner
Thursday, Nov. 9, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Seeing Red Wine Festival festivities kick off Thursday, Nov. 9 with the Vintner’s Dinner at Bud & Alley’s restaurant featuring a highlighted vintner to be announced.
Gulf Coast to Table Dinner
Friday, Nov. 10, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday brings an exciting, new-to-Seaside event—a farm-to-table, sit down dinner featuring an elegant evening of locally sourced offerings paired perfectly by a renowned guest chef and complimented by live music under twinkling stars in Seaside—an exclusive event not to be missed.
Grand Tasting
Saturday, Nov. 11, 1 to 4 p.m.
Seaside’s Central Square will come alive with quality wines for tasting curated by Seaside’s own restaurants and eateries, hand-selected food offerings chosen by Seaside’s popular and well-known local chefs, as well as live music, and the opportunity to purchase wines on site.
Celebration of Bubbles Brunch
Sunday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday wraps up the weekend with a Celebration of Bubbles, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Great Southern Café. Sparkling wine enthusiasts will explore Champagne, Cava, Prosecco and more, alongside a perfectly paired menu from Chef Jim Shirley.
To learn more or to purchase tickets to the 27th Annual Seeing Red Wine Festival, visit www.SeeingRedWineFestival.com. For information about Seaside, visit www.seasidefl.com.
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