Take a tour of the wine world at the 6th annual Corpus Christi Wine Festival in Heritage Park. If you’re a wine lover or just looking for a fun way to spend the day, the Corpus Christi Wine Festival is an event you won’t want to miss. Held along the city’s picturesque waterfront, this festival has everything from exquisite wine tastings to delicious food and live music. Here’s some things you can look forward to!

When:

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Where:

Heritage Park

Hours:

3:00 PM - Midnight

 

Sip and Savor from a Worldly Selection

The best part of attending the Corpus Christi Wine Festival is tasting nearly 100 varieties of wine from around the world. Experience old-world wine, new-world wine, and travel through Texas wineries in the Taste of Texas tent. Fun fact: over 80% of the wine selections are not available in the local Corpus Christi market!

Starter Packs Include:

  • Entry into Festival (MUST HAVE TICKET THIS YEAR TO ENTER)
  • Official Wine Festival Tasting Glass
  • Official Wine Festival Tote Bag for Shopping
  • Tasting Tickets for Wine or Beer

 

Learn About Wine

Learn about the wine you’re sipping on through fun and informative live wine education sessions where experts break down tasting notes, food pairings, and the winemaking process.

Enjoy Local Brews

Try local craft brews in the Taste of Texas tent from all over Texas, including Corpus Christi brewery favorites like Lazy Beach Brewing, Rebel Toad Brewing, and more.

Plenty of Food

What pairs better with wine than delicious food? Try food from some of the area’s best food trucks and chat with local chefs who can offer gourmet pairings that will take your wine experience to the next level, and watch as they compete in a chopped style competition that is centered around sustainable food.

 

Take Part in the Grape Stomp

Bring your energy and get ready for a centuries old tradition of crushing grapes with your feet! This is to extract the juice that will be turned into wine.

Shop Til’ You Drop

Shop around from a variety of artisan vendors and crafts and find local treasures, artwork from local artists, and of course, wine themed goodies.

Live Music and Entertainment

Sip a glass of wine while listening to live music with the waterfront as your backdrop. This year, there will be a diverse lineup of live local bands and artists, along with special guests.

Special guests:

  • Donavon Frankenreither: Former professional surfer turned musician who entertains audiences with his unique blend of laid-back grooves, philosophical lyrics, and soulful delivery.
  • Bart Crow: Award winning musician playing the ever-evolving flow of Red dirt, Texas Country, and Americana music.

 

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