St. Pete Wine & Food Festival @ Downtown St. Petersburg September 24-27

ST. PETE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

The St. Pete Wine & Food Festival (SPWFF) will celebrate culinary aficionados and wine enthusiasts during four incredible days and evenings. The festival events include a wine pairings dinner (Thursday), a craft beer festival (Friday), and two days of grand tastings (Saturday and Sunday) featuring an exceptional selection of wine from around the world and fare from Tampa Bay's best restaurants and chefs. Set under elegant white tents in beautiful, waterfront North Straub Park, enjoy a world-class wine and food tasting experience while celebrating St. Pete's rich arts culture.

PAIRINGS DINNER: Thursday, September 24, 7:00 - 10:00 PM (The Birchwood; 340 Beach Drive Northeast St, St Petersburg, FL 33701). An exquisite six-course dinner paired with specially selected estate wines. Chef Jason Cline of The Birchwood has created an incredible farm-to-table epicurean experience. Seating begins at 7:00pm in The Birchwood's Grand Ballroom overlooking Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg. All net proceeds benefit the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.

BEER NIGHT ST. PETE: Friday, September 25*, 4:30 - 9:30 PM (North Straub Park, Downtown St. Pete). Located under elegant white tents in gorgeous, waterfront North Straub Park, Beer Night St. Pete is a craft beer enthusiasts' dream. Featuring beer and cider selections from local, regional, and national breweries as well as all-inclusive food from area establishments, Beer Night is the perfect chance to experience first hand Tampa Bay's emerging craft beer scene.

4:30 PM VIP Admission

5:30 PM General Admission

GRAND TASTINGS: Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27*, 12:00 - 5:00 PM (North Straub Park, Downtown St. Pete). This signature event features both Saturday and Sunday afternoon sessions. Enjoy fine wines, sample fare from the area's best restaurants and chefs, and take in free cooking demonstrations from local and world-renowned chefs. Indulge in great food, fine art and gourmet products at these refined, upscale grand tastings. One price provides access to an all-inclusive food and drink experience.

12:00 PM VIP Admission

1:00 PM General Admission

2:00 - 2:45 PM Chef Seminar

3:00 - 3:45 PM Chef Seminar

4:00 - 4:45 PM Chef Seminar

VIP TICKETS*: A limited selection of VIP tickets are available for both Beer Night and the Grand Tastings. VIPs enter the festival an hour prior to the general public and have exclusive access to the VIP lounge.

If the event is not sold out, there will be tickets available for purchase onsite the day of the event. See day-of ticket prices below:

• Beer Night St. Pete (Friday) Day of Event: $75
• Grand Tasting (Saturday) Day of Event: $105
• Grand Tasting (Sunday) Day of Event: $105

CONFIRMATION & CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• Once you purchase, you will receive an order confirmation email including your ticket to the event from Eventbrite on behalf of the St. Pete Wine & Food Festival. Please bring your ticket with you to the event for entry. We understand you may be excited about attending (and so are we!), but please refrain from posting pictures of your e-ticket on social media as this is how counterfeit tickets can be produced. Note: There is only one entry allowed per ticket (and we want it to be you!). IMPORTANT: If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder.
• If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, click here to access the Eventbrite help center.
• If you are having any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order, click here to contact Eventbrite or call 1-800-350-8850. For non-technical ticketing questions and general festival info, click here.
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Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

All ticket holders must be 21 years of age or older. Proper ID is required at check-in. If we cannot verify your age, you will not be allowed into the Festival. Anyone under the age of 21 will be stopped at the entrances, refused entry and passes will not be refunded. Please do not bring infants or small children in child carriers as they will not be permitted entry. The Festival urges all adults to consume alcoholic products responsibly.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email info@beachdriveevents.com with event or ticket questions. We receive a large number of emails each day, please be patient and we will respond to your email in the order received.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

YES! Your order confirmation and event ticket will be emailed to you on behalf of Eventbrite. Please bring your ticket with you to the event for entry. We understand you may be excited about attending (and so are we!), but please refrain from posting pictures of your e-ticket on social media as this is how counterfeit tickets can be produced. Note: There is only one entry allowed per ticket (and we want it to be you!).

What is the refund policy?

All sales are final. No exchanges and no refunds will be made for any reason. Event will occur rain or shine. All events, prices, personalities, venues, dates and times subject to change without notice. Tickets to the St. Pete Wine & Food Festival are not tax deductible.