Highlights of the festival include some favorites and some great new events:
Thursday, November 2
NEW EVENT: Pesca by Michael’s W3 Wine Dinner, Cocktails, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.; Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
What a perfect way to kick-off the Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife Festival! An elegant 4-course, wine paired dinner by Executive Chef Michael Lugo and Dessert course, by Pastry Chef, Rebecca Reed. The Rooftop Cocktail Reception open bar will include official festival wine, beer and spirits.
Friday, November 3
W3 Master Classes, presented by Publix, 4 Classes, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Choose from interactive and intimate learning experiences showcasing local and celebrity guest chefs, cookbook authors and beverage experts. Each class includes tasting bites with a paired wine, beer, or signature cocktail.
Friday, November 3
NEW EVENT: Vilano A1A Soirée, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy an elegant and memorable sunset street dinner, featuring some of Florida A1A’s best restaurants throughout northeast Florida. A five-course dinner with sumptuous chef-collaborated courses, decadent desserts, live music, and unlimited beverages with souvenir glasses to sample from a variety of wines, beers and signature cocktails from the festival’s official spirits.
Saturday, November 4
Guided Tour through the GTM Research Reserve/Wine & Cheese Paired Reception,10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Explore the great coastal outdoors and the natural beauty of the GTM Research Reserve with a private guided tour as you taste some fantastic wines, paired with specialty cheeses from Publix + GreenWise Market. Teeming with life, the GTM Research Reserve protects and provides for a great diversity of plants and animals. Experience wildlife (and wine) up close!
Saturday, November 4
W3 Grand Tasting – Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife, 2 – 5 p.m.
This main event block party combines all three of the W’s and much more for the perfect Vilano Beach afternoon. Enjoy culinary delights from up and down the A1A Corridor - nearly 20 of northeast Florida’s best! Enjoy hundreds of unlimited varieties of beverage tastings with a souvenir glass. It’s a full afternoon of live music, celebrity guest chefs on the Publix Cooking Demonstration Stage and the GTM Reserve Stage with wildlife demonstrations and more.
Sunday, November 5
NEW EVENT: W3 Sunday Jazz Brunch at Pesca by Michael’s
The grand finale brunch at Pesca by Michael’s is a great way to end the weekend! Enjoy a fantastic Brunch Buffet with gourmet stations for breakfast and lunch lovers alike. Beverage tasting stations will include sparkling wine, Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, spirts, wine and beers.
There’s so much more! For tickets and schedule of events, visit here.
With parking limited at Vilano Beach, satellite parking and Old Town Trolley stops will be available for Saturday’s Main Event, FREE for festival guests. Check the festival website for shuttle schedule.
