Schedule

Thursday, March 16, 2023

6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m: Uncorked at Shipyard Beach Club
This joyous kick-off event will "uncork" our 2023 festival with sips and snacks among friends
This event is our "riff" on the famous Open That Bottle Night. So it is about opening and sharing wines that bring back memories with old friends and making new friends who enjoy wine.

What makes a good wine selection It is not just about price! It is more about the memories. It could be a vintage (the year we met maybe, about a location (we had a fabulous vacation in and found this wine), an event (we shared this wine on our first date) or it could even be a new find (we love this wine/vineyard we just found and want everyone to know about it). What makes a wine truly special is not what you drank, but who you drank it with. So bring your favorite bottle to share with old and new friends we celebrate the festival officially beginning.

Sunday, March 19, 2023

2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: Craft Beers at the Beach at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Join us for this second annual event in the exclusive Grand Ocean Terrace at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa with sweeping beach views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the afternoon sipping your way through over 50 offerings from multiple local craft breweries to find your new favorite beer to kick off the spring season on the Island. To round out the afternoon, enjoy live entertainment and a selection of food favorites available for purchase provided by the Westin’s culinary team. This event sold out quickly last year, so grab your tickets today before they sell out.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: Sip and Stroll at Shops at Sea Pines Center
The onset of spring is the perfect time to stroll the Shops at Sea Pines Center with a glass in hand and friend by your side. A pop-up art market will supplement the collection of shops with curated works of artists and artisans, and restaurants will have doors open to welcome you to stay for a bite post-shopping, all accompanied by live entertainment from local musicians. One of the most popular events of the week, our Sip & Stroll will sell-out quickly, so reserve your tickets now.

Thursday, March 23, 2023

6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m: Stay Gold: A Lowcountry Wine, Food, and Music Experience at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island
Taking place at golden hour, this one-of-a-kind experience will feature the best in local live music and Double Gold wines from our international judging competition, paired with Lowcountry cuisine.

Friday, March 24, 2023

5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m: Grand Tasting at Country Club of Hilton Head
The Grand Tasting event is one to remember the culmination of award-winning wines from our international judging competition and top wines from our wine partners, this event is the pinnacle of the week’s activities. This year’s Grand Tasting is hosted by the Country Club of Hilton Head--a most elegant setting for our most elegant event.

Saturday, March 25, 2023

12:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: Public Tasting at Celebration Park
Come ready to sip and sample to the Festival’s largest event, celebrating our 38th anniversary at Celebration Park! The Public Tasting features more than 250 world-class wines sourced from across the globe, and chefs in action at the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge. Don't miss our local Craft Beer Garden, for an even larger variety of sips! Before you leave be sure to place your bids on award-winning bottles at the silent auction with proceeds to benefit the John F. & Valerie Currie Scholarship Fund.

11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m: VIP Lounge at Public Tasting at Pavilion at Celebration Park
The Pavilion at Celebration Park is the setting for the VIP Lounge at The Public Tasting, featuring additional tastings with chef-selected hors d’oeuvres, additional tasting. VIP's also gain entry one hour before everyone else.

Date: March 16 - 25, 2023

Locations: Various Venue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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