Galveston Island Wine Festival

Sip by the Sea this Labor Day Weekend

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with bold wines, coastal charm, and unforgettable bites at the Galveston Island Wine Festival.

Sip, savor, and celebrate as the Galveston Island Wine Festival returns with curated tastings, chef-led pairings, and Gulf-front flair. Join fellow wine lovers for a long weekend of flavor and festivity.

Pro tip: Galveston Island Wine Festival attendees get FREE admission to the Galveston Classic Car Auction & Texas Music Festival!

Date(s): August 29 - 31, 2025

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2025 Event Schedule

Friday, August 29, 2025

11AM-5PM: Official Wine Store Hours

Take your favorite bottle of wine home! Featuring participating festival wines. Located in the Moody Gardens Hotel Lobby.

4-6PM: Welcome Reception

Start your weekend off right with complimentary beverages from sampling activations by our event sponsors. (Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive)

6-8PM: White Linen Seafood Extravaganza

Sample varietals from participating wineries.

An evening of refined indulgence. Delight in a stand-and-taste culinary experience featuring top-tier chefs as they present sensational seafood dishes. Each creation is expertly paired with select varietals from the world’s premier wine regions.

Dress Code: White Linen Attire

FREE for Wine Fest Hotel Guests!

Wine, Wheels, & Music

Added Value! Sip on cocktails while enjoying classic car previews and live music. Complimentary beverages not included.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

8:30AM: Restorative Yoga

A Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive.

10AM-12PM: Beck Brunch & Bubbles

Featuring a complimentary Graham Beck mimosa! Brunch not included.

11AM-5PM: Official Wine Store Hours

Take your favorite bottle of wine home! Featuring participating festival wines. Located in the Moody Gardens Hotel Lobby.

12-6PM: Car Auction

Sample varietals from participating wineries.

Added Value! Classic car auction bidding fee waived for Wine Festival attendees.

5-8PM: Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium

Sample varietals from participating wineries.

A delightful evening awaits at this stand-and-taste event as you tour the Oceans of the World with wine and spirit tastings, food bites from Gulf Coast restaurants, and marine animal encounters. This experience will take you to new depths!

8-11PM: Wine’d Down After Hours at Palm Beach

Enjoy fantastic live entertainment with the opportunity to relax, chill out or kick up your heels and dance with pianist Taylor Lauren. (Free for Wine Fest Hotel Guests!)

FREE for Wine Fest Hotel Guests!

6PM-Midnight: Wine, Wheels, & Music

Added Value! Sip on cocktails while enjoying classic car previews and live music. Complimentary beverages not included.

Sunday - August 31, 2025

8:30AM: Morning Yoga

A Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive.

10AM-12PM: Brunch & Bubbles

Featuring a complimentary mimosa! Brunch not included.

11AM-3PM: Official Wine Store Hours

Take your favorite bottle of wine home! Featuring participating festival wines. Located in the Moody Gardens Hotel Lobby.

3PM: Bourbon Tasting

Bourbon sampling in the Moody Gardens Hotel Lobby.

5-7PM: Piattelli Vineyards Wine Dinner at Shearn's

Enjoy an exceptional wine paired dinner.

8-10PM: Grand Finale: An Evening with Suzy Bogguss

Cap off your unforgettable weekend with an exclusive performance by the legendary Suzy Bogguss.

FREE for Wine Fest Hotel Guests!

6PM-Midnight: Wine, Wheels, & Music

Added Value! Sip on cocktails while enjoying classic car previews and live music. Complimentary beverages not included.

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