Chardonnay, Cabernet, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir. If your taste buds respond to these names, you’re in the right place — the Galveston Wine Festival.
Galveston Island Wine Festival is moving to Moody Gardens in 2023! In addition to the festival, visitors can experience the Rainforests of the World, journey to new depths in the newly renovated Aquarium Pyramid, explore new worlds in the MG 3D and 4D Special Effects Theater, dive deep in 20,000 Leagues: An Interactive Adventure, and more!
Date(s): Sept 1-3, 2023
4:00-7:00PM | Poolside Happy Hour
Start your weekend off right with some wonderful island cocktails poolside.
5:00-7:00PM | House of Suntory Welcome Reception (Lobby Bar)
Featuring Toki Whisky Highballs and Haku Vodka Espresso Martinis. A Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive!
6:00-8:00PM | Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza (Moody Gardens Hotel, Viewfinders Terrace)
This event is a unique experience in which seven top-tier chefs, headlined by Chef Christine Ha, will duel to create sensational dishes, each paired with a choice from seven of the world’s finest wine regions.
11:30AM | Champagne Social (Hotel Lobby Bar)
Join us for a sip and perhaps discover a new favorite bubbly!
2:00PM | Poolside Spirits
Step into the afternoon with an island breeze as you enjoy a poolside cocktail.
2:00-3:30PM | Vineyards Around the World Luxury Wine Tasting
Exclusive! Available only to the first 100 guests who purchase the Saturday experience.
4:00-4:30PM | VIP Entrance to Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium
Must purchase 3-Day Experience. Skip the lines and enter the event 30 minutes early!
4:30-7:00PM | Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium
A delightful evening awaits 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!
9:30PM | Wine’d Down After Hours (Palm Beach)
Enjoy fantastic live entertainment with the opportunity for you to relax, chill out or kick up your heels and dance! The evening wraps up with a spectacular fireworks show over Offatts Bayou.
10:00AM | Brunch (Café in the Park)
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday brunch prepared by the chef.
11:00AM-6:00PM | Explore Some More
Take some time to explore the Rainforest Pyramid, MG3D or 4D Theaters, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat and other attractions. You may even want to take in a round of golf or a little spa time!
6:00-8:00PM | Freedom Stories Bourbon Tasting
This special evening is a salute to the military. Enjoy an exceptional Bourbon tasting with light Hors d’oeuvres while veteran guest speakers share their stories. Featuring Horse Soldier Bourbon salute to the military and honorary veteran speakers.
This Friday evening event is a unique experience in which seven top-tier chefs, headlined by celebrity guest Chef Christine Ha, will duel to create sensational dishes, each paired with a choice from seven of the world’s finest wine regions. Chefs will compete head-to-head with spectacular pairings and a special presentation.
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A very special evening awaits you on Saturday as you tour the Oceans of the World with wine, chef presentations and marine animal encounters all along the way. Stop at the South Atlantic as the penguins create special paintings with the opportunity for you to purchase their art with proceeds donated to ocean conservation. Next, you’ll find yourself in the North Pacific as the seals and sea lions splash, swim and hang out. 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.
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This intimate Sunday evening event is a salute to our military. Enjoy an exceptional Bourbon tasting with light hors d’oeuvres while veteran guest speakers share their stories.
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