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St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival: Grand Tasting – VIP

Sat, May 9, 2026 (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Ancient City Farmstead
395 St. Marks Pond Blvd
St. Augustine, FL 32095
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Cost: Winter Advance Discount: $159, Regular Pricing: $175

The grand slam, not to miss event – the Grand Tasting is the main festival, all-inclusive tasting event, which includes a souvenir glass to sample over 300 varieties of wines, beers and spirits and delicious culinary samples from Northeast Florida and the South’s best restaurants and food trucks.

A fun afternoon, with live music in the beautiful surroundings of Ancient City Farmstead, which will be filled with a variety of exhibitors, from artisans to gourmet culinary products. Don’t miss voting in the People’s Choice Harvest Awards, where attendees get to vote for their favorite tasting bites and sips! 

The Publix Cooking Demonstration Stage will feature fantastic chef and beverage demos, with limited tasting sampling available for the first 100 people present for each stage session. 

Enjoy relaxing with your favorite bites and beverages, while listening to the sweet sounds of Laiken Love & The Fellowship of Love on the Music Stage. Don’t miss bidding on a great deal in the Vilano Beach Main Street Silent Auction or taking a chance in the Whiskey & Wine Pull!  

  • Indoor & Outdoors
  • Includes early entry to the VIP Private Tastings Lounge within the Grand Tasting at 1:00 pm, and access to the Grand Tasting, 1:00 – 5:00 pm, including culinary tastings from some of Northeast Florida and the region’s best restaurants
  • Private Lounge with VIP Badge access and plenty of comfy seating and shade with Private Restrooms
  • Limited Edition Souvenir Wine Glass for unlimited tastings of 300+ varieties of beers, wines and spirits at the Grand Tasting
  • Custom Souvenir Tote Bag
  • The Publix Liquors and Coca-Cola Open Bar (includes two Open Bar tickets per guest), unlimited selection of festival signature cocktails and beer from Tap on Wheels – along with culinary creations not available with General Admission tickets!
  • Rosé Garden – a collection of Rosé wines from around the world
  • Bloody Mary Bar

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