GALVESTON ISLAND
FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

The fourth annual, Galveston Island Food & Wine Festival 2013: Wines from Around the World, officially begins April 18th.
Pour into bliss this April and join us for a special springtime event that transforms Galveston Island’s Uptown Entertainment District into a food and wine lover's paradise. With specialty food items, culinary events, sophisticated parties, and live musical entertainment, it is sure to be the event of the year. Enjoy wines from around the world paired with delicious local foods, and learn first-rate tips from popular chefs and renowned winemakers.

ENTER TO WIN A WINE LOVERS WEEKEND GETAWAY!

GRAND TASTING IN THE PARK TICKETS AVAILABLE AT HEAD TO FOOTSIES!
RECEIVE A $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO HEAD TO FOOTSIES WITH PURCHASE!


Thursday, April 18th:
Rudy & Paco's

The Galveston Island Food & Wine Festival, 2013: Wines From Around The World will officially commence with Rudy & Paco's. This is an invitation only event for La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs™ members who will be lending Galveston their palettes and picking the festival’s Grand Champion wines.

April 19th:
Vintner Dinners



View M&M Restaurant Vintner Dinner Menu
$59.50 – Purchase Tickets

April 19th:
Premium Wine Tasting and Pairing
6:00pm-8:00pm
@ Saengerfest Park (corner of 23rd Street and Strand)

The Premium Wine Tasting and Pairing returns this year for the true gourmand. Your ticket will include tasting of premium wines from vineyards around the world and decadent gulf seafood hors d’oeuvres from Chef Chris Lopez along with exclusive art exhibits.

This ticket may also be purchased as a package with the Saturday Grand Tasting in the Park. When purchased together SAVE $25 and receive early VIP entry into the Grand Tasting in the Park.

Fresh Seafood Provided by Galveston Shrimp Company
Chocolates Provided By Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

View the Premium Tasting Menu and Wines

Online Ticket Purchasing Coming Soon:

$85 – Premium Tasting Only Purchase Tickets
$115 – VIP All Tasting Purchase Tickets

            No pets or strollers allowed

* All tickets purchased before April 11th are entered into our second drawing to win a 'Build Your Own Cellar' start of 50 different wines.





April 20th:
The Grand Tasting
2:00pm-5:00pm
@ Saengerfest Park
(corner of 23rd Street and Strand)

The Grand Tasting in Saengerfest Park is the highlight of the festival. Patrons will embark on a tasting trip through vineyards from all around the world. While getting their wine passports stamped revelers will be able to taste food from the finest restaurants on the island. The fantastic live music and the barrage of artisan exhibits along the park will complete this afternoon of indulgences. Ticket includes souvenir wine glass, event program with complete list of wines, endless samples of over 100 wines (please drink responsibly) and samples of food from favorite local restaurants.


This ticket may also be purchased as a package with the Friday Premium Tasting . When purchased together SAVE $25 and receive early VIP entry into the Grand Tasting the in Park, skip the lines and have more one on one time with the vineyard representatives and bites from favorite local restaurants. VIP entry begins at 1:00pm on Saturday, April 20th in Saengerfest Park. (Includes souvenir wine glass and festival program with full list of featured wines)


Online Ticket Purchasing Coming Soon:

$45* $55– Grand Tasting in the Park Only Purchase Tickets *Discount Expired
$115 – VIP All Tasting Purchase Tickets

            No pets or strollers allowed

*All tickets purchased before April 11th are entered into our second drawing to win a 'Build Your Own Cellar' start of 50 different wines.



Sunday, April 21st

The final day of the festival, Sunday the 21st, will feature brunches paired with champagnes or wines from the festival.



Acoustic Sunday Brunch
11am-3pm

Sunday Brunch
11am-2pm




April 11th:
Man vs. Wine- Blind Tasting
6:00pm-8:00pm @ Bienville Social
at 323 Tremont Street

Only the brave will take the challenge to sample and judge a selection of over 100 wines. Take the leap and help narrow down the wines to the top 5 reds and 5 white wines.

Ticket includes judging of wines, light hors d’oeuvres, and viewing of all Official Food & Wine Festival Poster entries. No blindfold needed!

$20 – Purchase Tickets - SOLD OUT

*All tickets purchased before April 11th are entered into our second drawing to win a 'Build Your Own Cellar' start of 50 different wines.