Chef Brian Duffy is bringing his bold culinary style and larger-than-life personality to the Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens, taking place Sept. 4-6 over Labor Day weekend. Duffy will cook for both of the festival’s signature evening events: Friday night’s White Linen Seafood Extravaganza and Saturday night’s Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting.

For more details and tickets, visit galvestonislandwinefestival.com

Duffy brings more than three decades of experience as a chef, restaurateur and consultant to the Galveston Island Wine Festival. He has appeared on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” and “BBQ Brawl” and served as a culinary consultant on “Bar Rescue.” Through his Duffified Experience Group, Duffy has consulted on more than 100 restaurant openings and renovations.

On Friday evening, Duffy will join the culinary lineup at the White Linen Seafood Extravaganza, where premier chefs prepare gourmet seafood dishes paired with exceptional wines from renowned wine regions around the world. On Saturday, he’ll join guests inside the Aquarium Pyramid for Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting, featuring wines and spirits, Gulf Coast cuisine and the immersive Oceans of the World exhibits.

The Galveston Island Wine Festival brings together award-winning wines, coastal cuisine and live entertainment throughout Labor Day weekend at Moody Gardens. The weekend continues Sunday with a McPherson Cellars Wine Paired Dinner at Shearn’s Seafood and Prime Steaks, where guests can cap their festival experience with an exceptional dinner featuring expertly paired wines from Texas’ own McPherson Cellars.

Weekend Highlights

Beyond the festival’s signature evening events, guests can enjoy a full weekend of experiences, including morning yoga, Beck Bubbles & Brunch, the Tini’s & Bikini Pool Party, and Wine’d Down celebrations featuring live entertainment and dancing.

Hotel Packages

Guests are encouraged to make the most of the weekend by booking one of several hotel packages that combine overnight accommodations with event admission and exclusive perks.

On Cloud Wine Hotel Package (Friday-Sunday)
The complete festival experience includes accommodations and admission to the Welcome Reception, White Linen Seafood Extravaganza, Penguins & Pinot, Tini’s & Bikini Pool Party, Wine’d Down After Hours and the Wine Dinner.

Premium Hotel Package (Friday-Saturday)
Includes accommodations and admission to the Welcome Reception, White Linen Seafood Extravaganza, Wine’d Down, morning yoga, Beck Bubbles & Brunch, Penguins & Pinot, Tini’s & Bikini Pool Party and Wine’d Down After Hours.

One Night Grand Hotel Package (Saturday)
Features Saturday’s signature experiences, including morning yoga, Beck Bubbles & Brunch, Penguins & Pinot, Tini’s & Bikini Pool Party and Wine’d Down After Hours, plus overnight accommodations.

Sunday Funday Package (Sunday)
Includes overnight accommodations, morning yoga, Beck Bubbles & Brunch and the Sunday Wine Dinner.

Guests are encouraged to book early to take advantage of limited-time pricing and special early booking offers.

For more details and tickets, visit galvestonislandwinefestival.com

All hotel packages include complimentary parking, Palm Beach admission and Aquarium Pyramid admission, allowing guests to enjoy even more of the Moody Gardens experience during their stay.

For Moody Gardens and hotel package info, visit moodygardens.org