South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival 2026
A four-day Miramar Beach wine and food festival with Grand Tastings, VIP events, winemakers, distillers, chefs, live music, and over 600 wines.
Event
Sandestin Wine Festival 2026
A Miramar Beach festival centered on Grand Wine Tastings, more than 500 wines, and food-focused program events.
About the event
Grand Wine Tastings at the center
Sandestin Wine Festival 2026 is the 39th annual edition in Miramar Beach. The main attraction is the Grand Wine Tastings, a two-day program featuring more than 500 domestic and international wines.
The Grand Wine Tastings are scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. The tasting selection spans major producing countries, varieties, styles, and price ranges.
Food and program additions
Alongside the tastings, the festival includes opportunities to talk with vineyard owners and winemakers, a gourmet food component from Emerald Coast chefs, and Savor South Walton tents with bite-sized appetizers designed to pair with current glass selections.
The broader program also names multi-course winemaker dinners, morning beach yoga with mimosas, live music, retail tents, and a Bubbly & Boozy tent on the Grand Lawn. One named dinner is The Prisoner Wine Company Dinner, hosted by AJ Tusa on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Poppy's Seafood Factory / Poppy's Crazy Lobster.
Venue notes
Ovide is listed as a featured venue and is identified as a restaurant at 1 Grand Sandestin Blvd in Miramar Beach. The program also places the Farewell Brunch at Ovide inside Hotel Effie on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
- Admission requires guests to be at least 21 years old, and the event is rain or shine.
Frequently asked questions
What is being poured at the Grand Wine Tastings?
The Grand Wine Tastings feature more than 500 domestic and international wines, with selections across major producing countries, varieties, styles, and price ranges.
When do the Grand Wine Tastings take place?
They are scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
What food is included in the tasting program?
The tastings include a gourmet food component from Emerald Coast chefs, plus Savor South Walton tents with bite-sized appetizers meant to pair with current glass selections.
Are there other named parts of the program?
Yes. The program includes multi-course winemaker dinners, morning beach yoga with mimosas, live music, retail tents, a Bubbly & Boozy tent on the Grand Lawn, The Prisoner Wine Company Dinner, and the Farewell Brunch at Ovide inside Hotel Effie.
Is there an age requirement?
Guests must be at least 21 years old to be admitted.
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