Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens
August 30 - September 1 

 

Book Now: Early Bird Hotel Packages Available for a Limited Time!


Cheers to a wonderful weekend of wine, food, live music, fireworks and fun on Galveston Island. 
Special activities are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday; so wine lovers plan your itinerary, 
book your hotel and make it a weekend to remember!  

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Chef & Wine Experts
Guy Stout, The Cowboy Sommelier

Friday, August 30

WELCOME RECEPTION
​Hotel Lobby Bar
4 – 6 p.m.

Start your weekend off right with complimentary beverages from sampling activations by our event sponsors. (Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive). 

SEVEN-ON-SEVEN SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA
Moody Gardens Hotel, Viewfinders Terrace
6 – 8 p.m.

This event is a unique stand and taste experience in which seven top-tier chefs, including Chef David Cordúa from The Lymbar, and more will duel to create sensational dishes, each paired with a choice from seven of the world’s finest wine regions.

The Line Up Will Headline Wined Down

Saturday, August 31

RESTORATIVE MORNING YOGA 
Moody Gardens Fitness Center
8:30 a.m.

Start the day refreshed and ready with an hour-long yoga session lead by Yoga Instructor Jim Turner (Exclusive for Moody Gardens Hotel guests).

BRUNCH AND BUBBLES 
Cafe in the Park
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us for a wonderful brunch with a complimentary mimosa!
(Moody Gardens Hotel guest exclusive). Reservations encouraged

LUXURY WINE TASTING
Vineyards Around the World Luxury Wine Tasting
3 - 4:30 pm
Book early! This tasting is only available to the first 200 guests who purchase a hotel room package.

BILLIARDS & BEER
Garden Caye, Moody Gardens Hotel Lobby  
3 - 4:30 pm
Don't wait. This tasting is has limited availability for the first 200 guests who purchase a hotel room package!

PENGUINS & PINOT: GRAND TASTING
Aquarium Pyramid
6 – 9 p.m.

A delightful evening awaits as you tour the oceans of the world with wine, chef presentations, and marine animal encounters all along the way. Stop at the South Atlantic as the penguins create special paintings with the opportunity for you to purchase art with proceeds donated to ocean conservation. Next, you’ll find yourself in the North Pacific as the seals and sea lions splash, swim, and sometimes frolic. You’ll see beautiful jellyfish, tropical fish, and close encounters with gnarly sharks as you meander through the Caribbean for a wine experience that will take you to new depths.

WINE'D DOWN AFTER HOURS
at Palm Beach with Fireworks

9 - 10 p.m.
Enjoy wine, beer or spirits and some fantastic music with the opportunity for you to relax, chill out or kick up your heels and dance. The evening wraps up with spectacular fireworks show over Offatts Bayou.

Sunday, Sept. 1

 RESTORATIVE MORNING YOGA 
Moody Gardens Fitness Center
8:30 a.m.

Start the day refreshed and ready with an hour-long yoga session lead by Yoga Instructor Jim Turner (Exclusive for Moosy Gardens Hotel guests).

BRUNCH AND BUBBLES
Café in the Park
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us for a wonderful brunch with a complimentary mimosa!
(Moody Gardens Hotel guest exclusive). Reservations encouraged

EXPLORE SOME MORE
11 a.m. – 6 p.m
Take some time to explore the Rainforest Pyramid, MG3D or 4D Theaters, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, and other attractions. You may even want to take in a round of golf or a little spa time.

REGULAR WINE GUY WINE SEMINAR
3 p.m 

Hosted by Level 2 Sommelier Paul Miller from Gr8 Plate Hospitality. (Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive)

BOURBON DINNER
Moody Gardens Hotel
5 – 7 p.m. 
Enjoy an elegant seated Bourbon Dinner experience at Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks located on the ninth floor of the Moody Gardens Hotel..

   

Hotel Packages: Galveston Wine Festival


Make a weekend of it and stay at the Moody Gardens Hotel!

Galveston Island Wine Festival 2024 Hotel Bookings

ON CLOUD WINE HOTEL PACKAGE:  3 DAYS, 11 EVENTS
(Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
BEST VALUE! SAVE 25% WHEN YOU BOOK TODAY!
- Over 100 wines from 50+ wineries and exclusive spirits - 

Enjoy the Welcome Reception with complimentary beverages, Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza, Morning Restorative Yoga, Brunch & Bubbles, Vineyards Around the World Luxury Wine Tasting (for the first 200 package purchasers), Billiards & Beer (first 200 package purchasers), Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium Pyramid, Wine’d Down After Hours with music and an exciting firework show, Regular Guy Wine Seminar, Bourbon Dinner at Shearn's, for access to all events throughout the weekend, plus complimentary parking and Palm Beach access.

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Galveston Island Wine Festival 2024 Fireworks

 PREMIUM HOTEL PACKAGE:  2 DAYS, 7 EVENTS
(Friday and Saturday)
SAVE 20% WHEN YOU BOOK TODAY!
- Featuring over 100 wines -

 

Enjoy the Welcome Reception with complimentary beverages, Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza, Morning Restorative Yoga, Brunch & Bubbles, Vineyards Around the World Luxury Wine Tasting (for the first 200 package purchasers), Billiards & Beer (first 200 package purchasers), Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium Pyramid, Wine’d Down After Hours with music and an exciting firework show for access to to all scheduled events and activations on Friday and Saturday.
 

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Galveston Island Wine Festival 2024 Penguins & Pinot

ONE NIGHT GRAND HOTEL PACKAGE:  1 DAY, 5 EVENTS
(Saturday)
SAVE 25% WHEN YOU BOOK TODAY!
- Featuring over 50 wines -


Includes Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium Pyramid, Morning Restorative Yoga, Brunch & Bubbles, Vineyards Around the World Luxury Wine Tasting (for the first 200 package purchasers), Billiards & Beer (first 200 package purchasers), Wine’d Down After Hours with music and an exciting firework show, plus complimentary parking and Palm Beach access.



 

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Galveston Island Wine Festival 2024 Bourbon Dinner

BOURBON DINNER HOTEL PAGKAGE - 1 Day, 3 Events
(Sunday)
SAVE 20% WHEN YOU BOOK TODAY
- Wine sampling and spirits -

 

Includes an elegant seated Bourbon Dinner experience at Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks on Sunday, plus Restorative Morning Yoga, Brunch and Bubbles, the Regular Guy Wine Seminar, complimentary parking and access to Palm Beach.



 

 

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Individual Tickets Are Available
(The Following Ticket Options Exclude Hotel Stays)

Friday/Saturday
Save 10%

Includes Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza, Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium Pyramid, Wine’d Down After Hours with music and an exciting firework show!

Saturday Only
Save 15%

Enjoy Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium Pyramid, Wine’d Down After Hours with live music and an exciting firework show!

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