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: Book your hotel and tickets early to get the best packages and experiences.

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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: Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza

Sample varietals from participating wineries.

This event is a unique stand and taste experience in which seven top-tier chefs, including Chef David Cordúa, Chef Bryan Caswell, Chef Dominick Lee, Restaurateur Paul Miller and Chef James Lundy, and more will duel to create sensational dishes, each paired with a choice from seven of the world’s finest wine regions.

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 reservations recommended. (Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive)

11AM-5PM: Official Wine Store Hours

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

3-4:30PM: Vineyards Around the World Luxury Wine Tasting (SOLD OUT)

Sample varietals from participating wineries.

Exclusive! Available only to the first 200 Moody Gardens Hotel guests who purchase the Saturday experience.

3-4:30PM: Billiards & Beer (SOLD OUT)

Exclusive! Available only to the first 200 Moody Gardens Hotel guests who purchase the Saturday experience.

6-9PM: 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!

9-10PM: 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! The evening wraps up with a spectacular fireworks show over Offatts Bayou.

Sunday - August 31, 2025

8:30AM: Morning Yoga

A Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive.

10AM-12PM: Brunch & Bubbles

Featuring a complimentary mimosa! Brunch reservations recommended. (Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive)

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: Regular Guy Wine Seminar

Hosted by Level 2 Sommelier Paul Miller from Gr8 Plate Hospitality. Featuring Graham Beck and Lange Twins Winery. (Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive)

5-7PM: Bourbon Dinner

Sample exclusive Bourbons!

Enjoy an exceptional Bourbon tasting inside Shearn’s.

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