2016 Seaside Seeing Red Wine Festival Nov 3-6

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The 26th Annual SEASIDE Seeing Red Wine Festival Weekend benefiting Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation will be taking place in and around Seaside on November 3 – 6. The SEASIDE Seeing Red Wine Festival is one of the area’s most highly anticipated events, recognized as one of the “Top 10 Can’t Miss Fall Wine Festivals” by Fodor’s Travel. Decades of southern tradition in this charming beach town are complimented by a wonderful afternoon event sure to satisfy your taste for wine…and the beach. Best of all, 100% of event proceeds benefit the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, which benefits Northwest FL children in need.

The four days of festivities include reserve wine tastings, dinners and a brunch with featured guest winemakers. Several of Seaside’s well-known restaurants showcase how their farm-to-fork and gulf-to-table offerings pair beautifully with the featured wines.

2016 Schedule of Events 

Vintner’s Dinner 
Thursday, November 3 | 7:00 p.m. | Seaside, FL – Bud & Alley’s Restaurant
(Call Bud & Alley’s (850) 231-5900 for RESERVATIONS)
Executive Chef David Bishop will create a special menu in collaboration with the featured vintner.

26th Annual Seaside Seeing Red Wine Festival Al Fresco Reserve Tasting 
Friday, November 4 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Seaside, FL – Lyceum Lawn | Tickets: $250
In the picturesque community of SEASIDE, guests will taste an impressive range of highly allocated and reserve wines, dine on delicious hors d’oeuvres and enjoy live music under an enchanting clear- top tent.

26th Annual Seaside Seeing Red Wine Festival Grand Tasting
Saturday, November 5 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Seaside, FL – Downtown Central Square | GA Tickets:  $175; VIP Tickets: $325
Named by Fodor’s Travel as a top 10 ‘Can’t-Miss Fall Wine Festival,” the Seeing Red Wine Festival Grand Tasting will take over the streets of downtown SEASIDE for the 26th year in a row. The event promises an extensive array of tasting tents featuring highly sought after wines from around the globe, live music, food stations from top local restaurants and the opportunity to purchase any wine you sample on site for unbelievable prices at the Seeing Red Wine Festival Wine Retail Tent. The VIP tent offers early check-in and an additional private tasting selection.

Celebration of Bubbles
Sunday, November 6 | 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. | Seaside, FL – Great Southern Cafe
Call Great Southern (850) 231-7327 for RESERVATIONS
The Celebration of Bubbles features sparkling wines including Champagne, Cava and Prosecco, among others, which will be complemented by delectable brunch items. Live music and new friends make for a festival morning on the Emerald Coast.

DCWAF Fall Walkabout & Charity Auction  
Sunday, November 6 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Seaside, FL- Lyceum Lawn | Tickets: $125
Guests will enjoy a silent auction, wines, cocktails (including our famous “Hangover Station”), live music and food stations. This event is truly a local’s favorite.

For tickets please call 850.650.3732

 

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