EVENTS
All information listed below pertainS to the 2024 event.
Stay tuned for updates for 2025
Tapas, Wine & Spirits
February 29
Tapas, Wine, and Spirits, sponsored by the Radzinski Family, is a rich St. Augustine culinary and beverage experience. Guests can look forward to an evening of Spanish-inspired fare by local chefs featuring restaurants like Blackfly the Restaurant and Pesca by Michael’s. This event, held at the Lightner Museum Radzinski Family Garden in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, delights guests’ palates with an array of gourmet tapas served alongside a variety of authentic Spanish wine and spirits.
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lightner Museum-Radzinski Family Garden
Cava Reception & Wine Pairing Dinner
March 1
Join us for an elegant evening, sponsored by Treasury on the Plaza, featuring a carefully curated five-course Spanish menu created by Chef Michael Lugo - from the locally owned Michael’s, paired with top-shelf authentic Spanish wines. This VIP-exclusive evening will begin with a Cava Reception in the historic Ponce de Leon Flagler Room and progress to the Solarium for three plated dinner courses and a private musical performance. The magical evening will conclude with an afterglow on the terrace showcasing the breathtaking city and ocean views.
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Grand Tasting
March 2
The Grand Tasting event, sponsored by Michael’s, is the longest-standing festival tradition. Knowledgeable professionals will offer an immersive wine-tasting experience featuring more than 100 authentic Spanish wines originating from regions including Rioja, Penedès, and Catalonia, with grape varieties like Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Albariño. As guests sample authentic Spanish wine, they’ll experience a private performance by local musicians and interactions with historical reenactors and live artists. Broudy’s Liquor will be onsite to assist guests in purchasing their favorite festival wines to bring home.
A New & Exciting addition to the Grand Tasting Event - The VIP Grand Tasting Experience
In addition to enjoying all that the Grand Tasting has to offer, VIP guests can expect exclusive access to a private lounge and additional pours of the festival’s featured top-shelf wines.
The VIP experience, sponsored by Michael & Teresa Radzinski, will feature a special culinary selection by local restaurant favorites, La Nouvelle by Michaels and Collage. While guests enjoy delicious gourmet bites and generous pours of high-end Spanish wines, they can peruse the exhibit at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum. This VIP lounge, includes access to private restrooms and is only open to VIP ticketholders.
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Flagler College - Markland House