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Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens
August 30 - September 1
Cheers to a wonderful weekend of wine, food, live music, fireworks and fun on Galveston Island. Special activities are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday; so wine lovers plan your itinerary, book your hotel and make it a weekend to remember!
Friday, August 30
WELCOME RECEPTION
Hotel Lobby Bar
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Start your weekend off right with complimentary beverages from sampling activations by our event sponsors. (Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive).
SEVEN-ON-SEVEN SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA
Viewfinders Terrace (Moody Gardens Hotel - 9th Floor)
6:00 – 8:00 pm
This event is a unique stand and taste experience in which seven top-tier chefs, including Chef David Cordúa from The Lymbar, and more will duel to create sensational dishes, each paired with a choice from seven of the world’s finest wine regions.
Saturday, August 31
RESTORATIVE MORNING YOGA
Garden Terrace (Moody Gardens Hotel - 2nd Floor)
8:30 - 9:30 am
BRUNCH AND BUBBLES
Cafe in the Park (Moody Gardens Hotel - 1st Floor)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Enjoy brunch at Café in the Park and enjoy a complimentary Graham Beck mimosa!
Vineyards Around the World Luxury Wine Tasting (SOLD OUT)
Garden Caye (Moody Gardens Hotel Lobby)
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Book early! This tasting is only available to the first 200 guests who purchase a hotel room package.
BILLIARDS & BEER (SOLD OUT)
Garden Caye (Moody Gardens Hotel Lobby)
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Don't wait. This tasting has limited availability for the first 200 guests who purchase a hotel room package!
PENGUINS & PINOT: GRAND TASTING
Aquarium Pyramid
6:00 – 9:00 pm
A delightful evening awaits as you tour the oceans of the world with wine, chef presentations, and marine animal encounters all along the way. Next, you’ll find yourself in the North Pacific as the seals and sea lions splash, swim, and sometimes frolic. You’ll see beautiful jellyfish, tropical fish, and close encounters with gnarly sharks as you meander through the Caribbean for a wine experience that will take you to new depths.
WINE'D DOWN AFTER HOURS: Live Music and Fireworks Show
Palm Beach
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Enjoy wine, beer or spirits and some fantastic music with DJ Dio while you take the opportunity to relax, chill out or kick up your heels and dance. The evening wraps up with spectacular fireworks show over Offatts Bayou.
Sunday, Sept. 1
RESTORATIVE MORNING YOGA
Garden Terrace (Moody Gardens Hotel - 2nd Floor)
8:30 am - 9:30 am
BRUNCH AND BUBBLES
Cafe in the Park (Moody Gardens Hotel - 1st Floor)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Enjoy brunch at Café in the Park and enjoy a complimentary Graham Beck mimosa!
REGULAR WINE GUY WINE SEMINAR
Viewfinder Terrace (Moody Gardens Hotel - 9th Floor)
3:00 pm
Hosted by Level 2 Sommelier Paul Miller from Gr8 Plate Hospitality. (Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive)
BOURBON DINNER
Frances Anne Moody Ballroom
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Enjoy an exceptional chef-prepared five-course dinner with paired bourbons for each course.
Hotel Packages: Galveston Wine Festival
Make a weekend of it and stay at the Moody Gardens Hotel!
ON CLOUD WINE HOTEL PACKAGE
3 DAYS, 11 EVENTS
(Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Enjoy the Welcome Reception with complimentary beverages, Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza, Morning Restorative Yoga, Brunch & Bubbles, Vineyards Around the World Luxury Wine Tasting (for the first 200 package purchasers), Billiards & Beer (first 200 package purchasers), Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium Pyramid, Wine’d Down After Hours with music and an exciting firework show, Regular Guy Wine Seminar, Bourbon Dinner in the Frances Anne Moody Ballroom, for access to all events throughout the weekend, plus complimentary parking and Palm Beach access.
PREMIUM HOTEL PACKAGE
2 DAYS, 7 EVENTS
(Friday and Saturday)
Enjoy the Welcome Reception with complimentary beverages, Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza, Morning Restorative Yoga, Brunch & Bubbles, Vineyards Around the World Luxury Wine Tasting (for the first 200 package purchasers), Billiards & Beer (first 200 package purchasers), Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium Pyramid, Wine’d Down After Hours with music and an exciting firework show for access to to all scheduled events and activations on Friday and Saturday.
ONE NIGHT GRAND HOTEL PACKAGE
1 DAY, 5 EVENTS
(Saturday)
Includes Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium Pyramid, Morning Restorative Yoga, Brunch & Bubbles, Vineyards Around the World Luxury Wine Tasting (for the first 200 package purchasers), Billiards & Beer (first 200 package purchasers), Wine’d Down After Hours with music and an exciting firework special, plus complimentary parking and Palm Beach access.
BOURBON DINNER HOTEL PAGKAGE
1 Day, 3 Events
(Sunday)
Includes an elegant seated Bourbon Dinner experience at Shearn's Seafood & Prime Steaks on Sunday, Restorative Morning Yoga, Brunch and Bubbles, the Regular Guy Wine Seminar, plus complimentary parking and access to Palm Beach with live music and an exciting fireworks special.
Individual Tickets Are Available
(The Following Ticket Options Exclude Hotel Stays)
Friday/Saturday
Includes Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza, Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium Pyramid, Wine’d Down After Hours with music and an exciting firework show!
Saturday Only
Enjoy Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium Pyramid, Wine’d Down After Hours with live music and an exciting firework show!
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors
