Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife – W3, presented by Publix, is set for Nov. 2-5 in Vilano Beach, St. Augustine. Several new events have been announced for this year. Early bird discount tickets will be available until Oct. 15, with savings of up to 30% on some tickets.
Thursday, November 2
NEW EVENT: Pesca by Michael’s W3 Wine Dinner. Cocktails, 6-6:30 p.m.; Dinner at 7 p.m.
Location: Pesca by Michael’s Inside Hyatt Place Hotel, Vilano Beach.
The perfect way to kick-off Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife with an elegant four-course, wine-paired dinner by Executive Chef Michael Lugo and dessert course by Pastry Chef Rebecca Reed.
Friday, November 3
W3 Master Classes, presented by Publix at Vilano Main Street Diner.
Friday, November 3
NEW EVENT: Vilano A1A Soirée, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Vivian Browning Avenue.
An elegant and memorable sunset al fresco street party/dinner, with six courses from six acclaimed chefs: Norberto Jaramillo, Sebastian Sikora, Michael Lugo, Ellie Schultze, Chris Eldridge and Rebecca Reed. Cocktails and live music from Zaza Flamenca kick everything off!
Saturday, November 4
Guided Tour through the GTM Research Reserve with wine and cheese paired reception, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Location: Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Road, No. 6527, Ponte Vedra Beach.
Explore the great coastal outdoors and the natural beauty of the GTM Research Reserve with a private guided tour. The tour concludes with tasting some fantastic wines, paired with specialty cheeses from Publix.
Saturday, November 4
W3 Grand Tasting – Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife, 2-5 p.m., block party in Vilano Beach
Location: Vivian Browning Avenue, Vilano Beach
Guests will enjoy hundreds of unlimited varieties of beverage tastings with a souvenir glass and live music. It’s a full afternoon of live music, artisans and celebrity guest chefs in the Publix cooking demonstration. Don’t miss the Best Taste Awards and the silent auction, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Vilano Beach Main Street. Tickets are all-inclusive, including all food and beverage tastings.
Sunday, November 5
NEW EVENT: W3 Sunday Jazz Brunch
Location: Pesca by Michael’s Inside Hyatt Place Hotel, 117 Vilano Road, Vilano Beach
The grand finale brunch at Pesca by Michael’s will be a great way to end the weekend — an all-inclusive culinary and drink ticket for a fantastic brunch buffet with gourmet stations for breakfast and lunch lovers alike. The festival’s only family-friendly event provides families a delicious way to end the weekend!
Satellite parking lots and Old Town Trolley stops
Parking is very limited on Vilano Beach, so Old Town Trolleys will be running every 30 minutes and will provide the best and most hassle-free way to attend Saturday’s Main Event. The satellite parking shuttle service is free of charge for festival guests, with the schedule available on the festival website in the coming weeks.
For further information, go to whiskeywineandwildlife.com.
Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife Presented by Publix is supported by St. Johns County Tourism Development Council, St. Johns Cultural Council, St. Augustine/Ponte Vedra, Florida’s Historic Coast and Vilano Beach Main Street.
