Pre-Festival Events
January 26 – 27, 2013
"Uncork" the Festival
Saturday, January 26, 2013
The Beach House a Holiday Inn Resort
$35 per person.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Bring your own bottle & celebrate with us!
This fun and festive party allows local and visiting wine enthusiasts to mix and mingle with our distinguished judges and local VIP's. With a judging panel in excess of 20 judges including both Master and Advanced Sommeliers from across the USA, this is your chance to rub elbows with the "best of the best". Get their insights on your favorite wines, or maybe just share a story or two. This fun night shouldn't be missed, as rarely is there a time when so many wine experts get together at one time, in one room.
Meet "Joe the Cigartainer"
Appearing at both the Grand Tasting on March 8th and the Public Tasting on March 9th.
International Wine Judging & Competition
Saturday, January 26 &
Sunday, January 27, 2013
The Westin HHI Resort & Spa
The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival is among a limited few wine and food festivals throughout the country that incorporate an international judging component in its wine competition.
For a complete list of 2013 winning Wineries click on
the link below:
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 2013 Best of Show Wines
 2013 Best of Show
 2013 Best of Show
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Festival Events
March 4 – 9, 2013
Great Chefs of the South Wine Dinners
Monday, March 4 – Saturday, March 9, 2013
Award-winning wines,
restaurants and melt-in-your-mouth meals are the perfect combination for the Great Chefs of the South Wine Dinners throughout Hilton Head Island.
Grand Tasting & Silent Auction
Friday, March 8, 2012
Sea Pines Country Club
$90 per person. $80 advance purchase tickets available online through March 7, 2013.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Sample a variety of high-quality, domestic and international award-winning wines and gourmet delights. Wine representatives are on hand from the vineyards and distributors to answer any questions. An upscale selection of wines are available in the Grand Tasting Silent Auction. Souvenir V.I.P. wine glass included.
Wine & Food Festival 
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
$50 per person at the door; $45 advance purchase tickets available online.
12:00p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Public Tasting & Silent Auction)
Admission includes a souvenir wine glass and access to all of the free tastings from the domestic and international wineries, vineyards, wine distributors and more.
Silent Auction
The Wine & Food Festival Auction is an opportunity to bid on impressive lots of wine in the most extensive wine auction on Hilton Head Island.
New This Year:
Grape Stomping Competition – A fun and lively competition that brings out the best of “I Love Lucy” in everybody – contest will include a “Lucy” look-alike contest.
Artisan Market – A gourmand market featuring unique foods, arts & crafts, wine and Lowcountry specialty items - everything from olive oils and cheeses, to unique artwork and hand-made wine gift items.
Vines to Wines – A series of speakers and panel discussions that will cover various wine related topics on March 9, 2013.
Lunch & Learn Series – A series of educational and fun luncheons will be incorporated into the week of March 4 – 9, 2013 Great Chefs of the South Wine Dinners.
Wine & Food Festival Also Features:
• Culinary Court
• Bartender's Challenge & Waiter's Race
• Outdoor Gourmet
Award-winning local and regional Chef's offer cooking
tips, demonstrations and free samples of outstanding
cuisine throughout the day.
• Special Demonstrations/Events
Health & Wellness Stage
Celebrity Authors
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