Name: Grand Tasting
Start: 2027-05-08T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2027-05-08T17:00:00-04:00
Location: St. Johns County Fairgrounds

The grand slam, not to miss event – the Grand Tasting is the main festival, all-inclusive tasting event, which includes a souvenir glass to sample over 300 varieties of wines, beers and spirits and delicious culinary samples from Northeast Florida and the South’s best restaurants and food trucks.

A fun afternoon, with live music at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, which will be filled with a variety of exhibitors, from artisans to gourmet culinary products. Don’t miss voting in the People’s Choice Harvest Awards, where attendees get to vote for their favorite tasting bites and sips!

The Publix Cooking Demonstration Stage will feature fantastic chef and beverage demos, with limited tasting sampling available for the first 100 people present for each stage session.

Enjoy relaxing with your favorite bites and beverages, while listening to the soulful sounds of Chillula on the Music Stage. Don’t miss bidding on a great deal in the Vilano Beach Main Street Silent Auction or taking a chance in the Whiskey & Wine Pull!

Know Before You Go

Arrive early: Avoid any possible traffic delays! Pre-check-in begins 30 minutes before each event officially starts. Guests can get parked, ID’s checked, wristbands and be ready to roll as soon as the gates open!
Parking: Free
Ages: 21 & older only
Pets: No pets allowed

On the Stages

Publix Cooking Demo Stage

Presented By Central Florida Public Media

Cooking Demonstration Schedule TBD

Music Stage

Featuring live music from Chillula

Location: St. Johns County Fairgrounds
5840 FL-207 E, Elkton, FL 32033
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Time: 1:00 PM
Event Type: Outdoors/Covered Buildings (VIP and General Admission)
Attire & Info: Casual attire, 21 years and over

Includes early entry to the VIP Private Tastings Lounge within the Grand Tasting at 1:00 pm, and access to the Grand Tasting, 1:00 – 5:00 pm, including culinary tastings from some of Northeast Florida and the region’s best restaurants
Private Lounge with VIP Badge access and plenty of comfy seating and shade with Private Restrooms
Limited Edition Souvenir Wine Glass for unlimited tastings of 300+ varieties of beers, wines and spirits at the Grand Tasting
Custom Souvenir Tote Bag
The Publix Liquors and Coca-Cola Open Bar (includes two Open Bar tickets per guest), unlimited selection of festival signature cocktails and beer from Tap on Wheels – along with culinary creations not available with General Admission tickets!
Spring Tasting Garden – a collection of spring inspired beverage tastings, from cocktails to white and rosé wines, beers and some surprise tastings!
Bloody Mary Bar

*Additional VIP Ticket offerings updated as confirmed

Tickets On Sale Monday, 11/16

Location: St. Johns County Fairgrounds
5840 FL-207 E, Elkton, FL 32033
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Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Event Type: Outdoors/Covered Buildings (VIP and General Admission)
Attire & Info: Casual attire, 21 years and over