Fall Food and Wine Festivals on 30A You Won’t Want to Miss

Fall is in the air and 30A is gearing up for some of its most iconic food and wine events of the year. The best part of it is, each one benefits a different cause! Keep reading for the full scoop on the fall food and wine events happening on 30A that you won’t want to miss.

Harvest Wine & Food Festival

When: October 19-22, 2023 

Where: WaterColor, Florida

Event Details: The Harvest Wine & Food Festival is returning to WaterColor this fall for its seventh year! This event boasts four days of epicurean excellence that is sure to delight both wine and culinary enthusiasts alike.

​Not only is the Harvest Wine & Food Festival rated as one of the premier wine and food festivals in the Southeast, but the entire event raises money for a good cause. The festival is hosted by the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation which has donated $28 Million to Northwest Florida charities by hosting world-class wine and culinary events. 

This year’s festival will feature wine dinners, the famous Grand Tasting, cocktail-inspired events, the newly reimagined Harvest After Dark, and more. You won’t want to miss this event! 

Tickets for the 7th Annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival can be purchased HERE.

Alys Beach Crafted

When: October 25-28, 2023

Where: Alys Beach, Florida

What: Benefitting one of Walton County’s local non-profits, the Cultural Arts Alliance, Alys Beach Crafted is a unique festival focused on crafted beverages, culinary experiences, artistry, and workmanship. 

The weekend of events is more than just a food festival – it’s a celebration of the talents that come together to enrich the 30A experience. Events for Alys Beach Crafted include a Makers Market, Firkin Fête, Spirited Seminars, and the Spirited Soirée.

One of the best parts of this weekend is that you can completely customize your experience. Tickets for each event on the schedule are sold separately, so you can pick which events you would like to attend.

See the full schedule and get your tickets HERE. 

Seeing Red Wine Fest

When: November 9-12, 2023

Where: Seaside, Florida

What: Celebrating its 31st year, Seeing Red Wine Fest offers a fun-filled weekend for wine connoisseurs and novices alike. This annual wine experience celebrates the makers behind the bottle and will feature grand and reserve tastings, live music, local cuisines, a themed brunch, a vintners dinner, and more! 

Fun fact: Before Seaside, Florida was as well known as it is today, the town’s merchants came together to brainstorm an event that would bring people to the area. The event they came up with was a wine festival. Bud & Alley’s co-founder Scott Witcoski crafted a large, predominantly red poster for the first year and that’s how the name ‘Seeing Red’ came to be!

Customize your weekend experience by purchasing curated packages or individual tickets and reservations HERE. 

Let us provide your accommodations for the food and wine festival you choose to attend this fall on 30A! Book your stay with us by making a reservation online or by calling us at 850-588-7136. We’re also available to answer your questions via instant chat.