Sandestin Wine Festival Grand Tasting

The 35th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival at the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will take place April 7-10, 2022.

Four days of unique events open up a wide range of experiences from attending wine dinners with celebrity chefs, participating in preview events throughout the year, and taking part in wine tastings that showcase hundreds of wines. Tickets, schedule and lodging info: http://www.sandestinwinefestival.com/

The Sandestin Wine Festival has been named the “Best Annual Event” by Destin Magazine, and is known as the Best event in the Visit South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival area.

The Sandestin Wine Festival at Baytowne Wharf brings an opportunity for discovery. Four days of unique events open up a wide range of experiences from attending wine dinners with celebrity chefs, participating in preview events throughout the year, and taking part in wine tastings that showcase hundreds of wines.

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. THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!

The 35thAnnual Sandestin Wine Festival is sure to be a memorable event. Stay tuned to the website and sign up for the newsletter to be the first to know about special events and new activities. The Village of Baytowne Wharf is always open to the public. Even during special events, guests are welcome to visit the shops and merchants. Non drinking festival guests are welcome to attend the Grand Wine Tasting with their friends at no charge--they will not receive a wristband.

Sandestin Wine Festival Apr 7-10 | Schedule of Events

SANDESTIN WINE FESTIVAL KICKOFF PARTY
Thursday Apr 7 @ 6pm at The Village Door
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Kick off Sandestin Wine Festival at The Village Door at Sandestin! With bite-sized appetizers and mixed drinks from Timber Creek Distillery, this event is sure to start a fantastic wine festival weekend!

GRAND WINE TASTING
Friday Apr 8: 5-8pm
Saturday Apr 9: 1-4pm
The Village of Baytowne Wharf
The pouring of hundreds of domestic and international wines makes for a grand event indeed. Representatives from vineyards from across the globe will be available to entertain questions, offering a rare opportunity to learn about the finest appellations from all major producing countries in all varieties, styles and price ranges. During the Grand Wine Tastings, guests are also treated to a gourmet experience courtesy of some of the best chefs on the Emerald Coast. Savor South Walton tents are sprinkled within the festival to allow guests to pair delectable bite sized appetizers with their current glass selection.
Must be at least 21 years of age to taste wines. RAIN OR SHINE, we will have wine!

SEAS THE DAY
Saturday Apr 9 @ 9am at Sandestin Beach
Seas the Day, presented by Hotel Effie and Spa Lilliana, is a time to breath in a new day by the peaceful turquoise Gulf waters by the beaches of South Walton. The event includes three of your favorite things - yoga, mimosas and the beach. Your yoga instructor will lead you through a session that will rejuvenate your body and mind. Join us on the Beach of Sandestin for the ultimate Yoga on the Beach class, paired with a mimosas to welcome in the day. Session starts promptly at 9am. $25

HANGOVER BRUNCH FEST
Sunday April 10 from 11am-2pm at The Village of Baytowne Wharf
Hangover Brunch Fest is The PERFECT cure for your day after Wine Fest fuzzies. Meet under The tent at The Grand lawn & let’s get the party going! Food will be provided by Ovide at Hotel Effie & all your favorite brunch cocktails and MORE will be flowing. This event will also feature live music. Limited tickets available.

Sandestin Wine Festival takes place every April in South Walton, Florida. The event is the most established and continuously running wine festival on the Gulf coast and known as the “Kentucky Derby of Wine Festivals.” Always a picture perfect event complete with white tents, grand wine tastings, culinary experiences and live music. Visit www.sandestinwinefestival.com for more information.