Sandestin Wine Festival April 10-13
The 38th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival at the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will take place April 10-13. Topping area polls as a must-experience event, this beloved festival offers four full days of unique events including wine dinners with celebrity chefs, yoga, live music, interactive experiences, culinary tents, and, of course, wine tastings. Tickets, schedule and lodging info: www. sandestinwinefestival.com.
Wine novices are able to learn more about wines and sample from a comprehensive selection in all varieties, styles, and price ranges. Wine aficionados enjoy meeting winemakers, asking detailed questions, and acquiring hard to get selections. Everyone gets to enjoy the live music, interactive experiences at the Culinary tents, and shops and dining of the Village of Baytowne Wharf.
Destin Charity Wine Auction April 25-26
The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) marks 20 years of fundraising with the 2025 Destin Charity Wine Auction, presented by the Jumonville Family, on April 25-26. Proceeds benefit 17 children’s charities in Northwest Florida. Patron packages are on sale now at dcwaf.org/tickets. Sponsorships available—contact info@dcwaf.org.
Event Highlights:
April 25 – Patron Dinners: Exclusive vintner and chef pairings at private homes, supporting DCWAF charities.
April 26 – Charity Wine Auction: A Reserve Tasting & Live Auction at Grand Boulevard Sandestin Town Center featuring world-class wines, gourmet cuisine, and high-energy bidding on rare wines, trips, and more.
The auction coincides with the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival, offering hundreds of premium wines and culinary delights. Auction attendees receive access to the festival’s Grand Tasting on April 27 at 1 p.m. Learn more at dcwaf.org/auction.
South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival April 24-27, 2025
A dazzling roster of celebrity winemakers, mixologists, and chefs will converge April 24 – 27, 2025, for a world-class wine and food experience—the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival in Grand Boulevard Town Center—to wine, dine, educate and entertain guests as part of the four-day celebration of wine, spirits, food, music, sunshine, fun and goodwill.
South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival features a stunning showcase of some of the best in the world—the perfect blend of 600+ world-class wines, industry experts, culinary icons, Nashville singer/songwriters, educational seminars and a sprinkle of fun and funky activations.
Celebrity wine producers and chefs present fine wine and food pairings from the world’s most famous appellations. The Culinary Village offers a sumptuous array of foods to taste, wines to pair, as well as wine and food tasting seminars.
Event Highlights:
Botanicals, Bitters & Brews April 25 | 5:30-8 p.m.
Enjoy a cocktail competition, craft beer, lite bites and live music in a stunning garden-inspired setting under the stars. Sample specialty cocktails and vote for your favorite, sip local craft brews, and nosh on delectable cuisine while you dance the night away to The Forrest Williams Band!
Saturday Grand Tasting April 26 | 3-6 p.m.
At SoWalWine, it’s all about the quality, diversity, scope and relevance of wines being offered and the people bringing them to the table. There are over 600 high-quality, diverse selections!
Sunday Grand Tasting April 27 | 1pm – 4 pm
Welcome back to day two of the Grand Tastings, where you can taste wines from around the world and buzz-worthy, award-winning craft spirits, then stroll on over to sample delicious foods while listening to live music.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.SoWalWine.com.
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