W3 Grand Tasting – Block Party in Vilano Beach

Saturday, November 4, 2023

  • 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Block Party in Vilano Beach
W3 Grand Tasting

Location: Vivian Browning Avenue, Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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 - nearly 20 of northeast Florida’s best! Guests will enjoy hundreds of unlimited varieties of beverage tastings (spirits, wines and beers) with a souvenir glass and live music. It’s a full afternoon of live music, celebrity guest chefs on the Publix Cooking Demonstration Stage and the GTM Reserve Stage with wildlife demonstrations and more. Tickets are ALL-INCLUSIVE with food and drink tastings included, from some of Northeast Florida’s best restaurants and world-renowned spirits, wines and beers!

Tickets: $129.00 per person

Event Type: Outdoor, Rain or shine

Attire & Info: Business casual attire, 21 years and over

Sponsored By:

Media Partners:

Official TV Partner
Official TV Partner

Don't Miss the "Best Taste Awards" on Saturday at W3!

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BEST TASTE Awards!

Presented by

BEST OVERALL | BEST SAVORY
BEST SWEET | BEST SEAFOOD
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PEOPLE'S CHOICE Awards!

Presented by

BEST OVERALL | BEST SAVORY
BEST SWEET | BEST SEAFOOD
BEST SPIRIT | BEST WINE | BEST BEER

PRESENTED BY:

Publix Cooking Demo Stage at W3 Main Event

with some great recipes for the holidays and free tasting bites
for the first 50 people seated in each session.

2:30 - 3:15 pm:

Damon Burch, Executive Chef, Sysco, Jacksonville, FL

Certified Angus Beef Shortrib,
Wild Mushroom and Leek
Risotto Black Garlic Bourbon
Demi-Glace and Mustard Caviar

3:30 - 4:15 pm

Rebecca Reed, Executive Chef, Pesca by Michael's

Spiced Chocolate Brownie Kiss

Austin Katch, Chef, Viva Hospitality

Featuring live music from Laiken Love & The Fellowship of Love

SATELLITE PARKING LOTS & OLD TOWN TROLLEY STOPS

Parking is very limited on Vilano Beach – Old Town Trolley’s will be running every 30 minutes and will provide the best and most hassle-free way to attend Friday night and Saturday’s Main Event. The shuttle service is FREE of charge for festival guests!

The festival also highly encourages utilizing ride services and/or designating drivers for guest drop-off/pick-up.

Water Taxi Services will be available from downtown St. Augustine to the Vilano Beach Pier. Additional information will be coming soon on reserving a Water Taxi.

Culinary Participants:

(Additional participants are being added and will be updated as finalized.)

Official Sponsor

Beverage Participants:

(Additional participants are being added and will be updated as finalized.)

Official Rum