Name: Grand Tasting
Start: 2027-01-30T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2027-01-30T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Hyatt Place St. Augustine / Vilano Beach

The main event combines all three of the W’s — and much more — for the perfect Vilano Beach afternoon. Enjoy culinary delights from up and down the A1A corridor, some of Northeast Florida’s best, alongside hundreds of unlimited beverage tastings of spirits, wines, and beers, with a souvenir glass and live music.

It’s a full afternoon of food and music with wildlife and educational demonstrations from the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. Live music by Laiken Love & The Fellowship of Love, plus DJ Natural’s Karaoke street party on Loja Street. Don’t miss the Best Dressed Wildlife Contest — wear your leopard print, zebra stripes, or snakeskin boots!

Costume Contest

Break out your leopard print, zebra stripes, and snakeskin boots — the Best Dressed Wildlife Contest crowns the boldest look of the afternoon.

Best Taste Awards

Celebrating the standout bites and pours of the Grand Tasting from Northeast Florida’s best restaurants, distillers, and makers.

Location: Hyatt Place St. Augustine / Vilano Beach
117 Vilano Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32084
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Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Event Type: Indoors & Outdoors — Hotel Takeover & Block Party — Hyatt Place & Loja Street
Attire & Info: Business casual · 21 and over

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