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UNwineD in Panama City Beach on April 5-6, 2024 at Aaron Bessant Park. Spend the weekend tasting craft beer, wine, and spirits while sampling cuisine from renowned area chefs and local eateries. At its heart, UNwineD presented by Publix is a stylish garden party that showcases the best of the region. A portion of all ticket sales will benefit the Make-A-Wish, Heartland Animal Rescue and Beach Care Services charities.
Visit Panama City Beach has partnered with Southern Living magazine to add extra prestige to the festival, with Southern Living hosting an exclusive event on Friday to kick off the weekend event. This one-of-a-kind night offers a southern menu curated by Ivy Odom paired with wines by our Sommelier, Michael Green. Get ready to groove as we welcome the dynamic duo, Peter Mayer—guitarist for Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band for over three decades—and Brendan Mayer, whose musical talents promise to elevate the VIP experience. Only 250 tickets are sold to the Kickoff Party and include admission to the entire weekend of events.
UNwineD officially gets underway with The Grand Afternoon Tasting. Wander from booth to booth while tasting the best craft beers, wine and spirits from around the world, and sampling delectable creations from leading chefs in the Northwest Florida area. Enjoy wine seminars and cooking demos, browse through Art & Vendor Row filled with local shops and boutiques, and be sure to also stop by the Southern Living tent for home decor, cookbooks, and more! Tickets are limited to this event.
This early entry ticket will get you into the venue on Saturday an hour early for the Grand Afternoon Tasting and a chance to "Meet with Mimosas" with the chef and sommelier. All vendors will be set-up and ready for sampling at that time. Tickets are limited to the first 300 purchases.
Noon | Grand Afternoon Tasting Early Entry | |
Noon-1:00pm | Meet With Mimosas | Southern Living Lounge |
1:00pm | Grand Afternoon Tasting | |
1:30pm-2:30pm | "Grapes and Regions You Probably Don't Know But Should" Seminar by Michael Green | Seminar Tent |
2:30pm-3:00pm | Cooking Demo & Wine Pairings Seminar by Ivy Odom & Michael Green | Southern Living Lounge |
3:00pm | Wine of Tuscany by Tim Leiwig | Seminar Tent |
3:00pm-4:30pm | Meet and Greet with Ivy Odom & Michael Green | Southern Living Lounge |
3:45pm | Bourbon and Bourbon Blending… Where Flavor Comes From by Timber Creek | Seminar Tent |
Ivy is the Senior Lifestyle Editor at Southern Living. She has been producing and hosting videos for social, digital, and television programs for over five years. Ivy has had multiple appearances on the TODAY show and Good Morning America, as well as other broadcast outlets like a variety of television and radio shows. She hosted The Southern Living Show, an Emmy-nominated, nationally syndicated lifestyle program, for over two years. On top of video work, Ivy has given numerous cooking and lifestyle demos at events across the South.
Tim Leiwig is a seasoned and passionate expert in the world of wine. With a longstanding dedication to the pursuit of wine knowledge, Tim is a distinguished member of the American Wine Society (AWS), where he has not only been an active participant but also served as a Past Chapter President. Along with his involvement with the AWS, he holds a Wine and Spirits Education Trust Certification, he is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), holds an Expert in Champagne Certification as well as numerous other certificates of training.
Hearing Michael speak about wine and food is like witnessing a sensory explosion! Michael Green is a highly sought-after event host, food and wine curator, and television personality with numerous appearances on MSNBC, CNN, The Today Show, and The Food Network. With a client list that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to startups, his expertise in food and wine is unrivaled. As an engaging storyteller, Michael has spoken at more than 50 food and wine festivals, including Naples Wine Festival and The South Beach Wine and Food Festival.
Aaron Bessant Park is one of the newest parks in Panama City Beach. The park boasts a state of the art amphitheater conveniently situated in the center of the park. The location is perfect for festivals and concerts as it is just steps from the beach. The 70 acre park’s expansive green space is ideal for watching live music performances. The venue is festival seating, so make sure to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.