UNwineD

Presented by Publix

March 28-29, 2025

UNwineD in Panama City Beach on March 28-29, 2025 at Aaron Bessant Park. Spend the weekend tasting craft beer, wine, and spirits while sampling cuisine from renowned area chefs and local eateries. At its heart, UNwineD presented by Publix is a stylish garden party that showcases the best of the region. A portion of all ticket sales will benefit the Make-A-Wish, Heartland Animal Rescue and Beach Care Services charities. 

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Capt. Anderson's Wine Dinner

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Thursday, March 27

Indulge in a one-of-a-kind evening with UNwineD presented by Publix, featuring an exclusive wine-pairing dinner at Capt. Anderson’s, recipient of Southern Living’s ‘Best Seafood Restaurant’ award and Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence." On Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 6:30 PM, join us for an elegant evening featuring a curated selection of exceptional wines from Rombauer Vineyards, perfectly paired with gourmet dishes for an unforgettable experience.

  • Exclusive Rombauer Vineyards wine dinner
  • You must be 21 or older to attend. Kids 12 and under are permitted (at no charge) but must be accompanied by an adult.
Price: $250
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Southern Living Kickoff Party

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Friday, March 28 at 6:00pm

Visit Panama City Beach has partnered with Southern Living magazine to add extra prestige to the festival, with Southern Living hosting an exclusive event on Friday to kick off the weekend event. Only 250 tickets are sold to the Kickoff Party and include admission to the entire weekend of events.

  • Entry to the Preview Party on Friday
  • Early entry (at noon) to the Grand Afternoon Tasting on Saturday
  • "Meet with Mimosas" 
  • Gift bag with commemorative UNwineD tasting glasses
  • You must be 21 or older to attend the Friday night event.
Price: $195
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Grand Afternoon Tasting

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Saturday, March 29 at 1:00pm

UNwineD officially gets underway with The Grand Afternoon Tasting. Wander from booth to booth while tasting the best craft beers, wine and spirits from around the world, and sampling delectable creations from leading chefs in the Northwest Florida area. Enjoy wine seminars and cooking demos, browse through Art & Vendor Row filled with local shops and boutiques, and be sure to also stop by the Southern Living tent for home decor, cookbooks, and more! Tickets are limited to this event. 

  • Entry to the Grand Afternoon Tasting
  • Gift bag with commemorative UNwineD tasting glasses
  • You must be 21 or older to attend. Kids 12 and under are permitted (at no charge) but must be accompanied by an adult.
Price: $85
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Schedule of Events

Noon-1:00pm Early Entry/ Meet with Mimosas Southern Living Lounge
1:00pm Grand Afternoon Tasting  
1:15pm "Fast Track to Wine Expertise" Seminar by Michael Green Seminar Tent
2:30pm Kelsey Barnard Clark Cooking Demonstration with Michael Green & Book Signing Southern Living Lounge
3:15pm "The Roar of Rioja" Seminar by Michael Green Seminar Tent

 

Early Entry Tickets

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Saturday, March 29

This early entry ticket will get you into the venue on Saturday an hour early for the Grand Afternoon Tasting and a chance to "Meet with Mimosas" with the chef and sommelier. All vendors will be set-up and ready for sampling at that time. Tickets are limited to the first 300 purchases.

  • Early entry (at noon) to the Grand Afternoon Tasting
  • "Meet with Mimosas" 
  • Gift bag with commemorative UNwineD tasting glasses
  • You must be 21 or older to attend. Kids 12 and under are permitted (at no charge) but must be accompanied by an adult.
Price: $115
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Meet the Chef & Sommelier

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Kelsey Barnard Clark

KBCBorn and raised in Dothan, Alabama, Kelsey Barnard Clark has developed an impressive resume, as the fifth woman and first southerner to win the title of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” the sole fan favorite following her season 16 win, and a 2024 James Beard Award James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist for Best Chef: South. After working in several Michelin-star restaurants in New York City, including Café Boulud under Gavin Kaysen and Dovetail under John Fraser, Kelsey returned to historic downtown Dothan to open her namesake restaurant and catering company, KBC, which serve her signature southern-French cuisine inspired by family recipes and classic French techniques. In August 2021, her debut cookbook Southern Grit hit shelves, and her highly-anticipated, follow-up book, Southern Get-Togethers, pegged to entertaining and hosting came out in the Fall of 2024. Learn more about Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark on her website and instagram.

 

Michael Green

Michael Green

Hearing Michael speak about wine and food is like witnessing a sensory explosion! With a spellbinding speaking style, Michael has an extraordinary ability to connect with audiences through storytelling. With his vast epicurean knowledge, Michael’s enthusiasm for food and wine is contagious — electrifying audiences with stories that inspire, delight, and resonate for years to come. Michael Green is a highly sought-after event host, food and wine curator, and television personality with numerous appearances on MSNBC, CNN, The Today Show, and The Food Network. With a client list that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to startups, his expertise in food and wine is unrivaled. For more than 20 years, Michael served as the food and wine consultant for Gourmet, before going on to become wine curator for The Moth and a food, drink, and travel consultant to Departures. As an engaging storyteller, Michael has spoken at more than 50 food and wine festivals, including Naples Wine Festival and The South Beach Wine and Food Festival. He is also the creator of Wine Lovers, a musical that played on cruise ships around the world. Michael is a proud graduate of the High School of Performing Arts and graduated Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Virginia.

 

The Venue

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Aaron Bessant Park

Aaron Bessant Park is one of the newest parks in Panama City Beach. The park boasts a state of the art amphitheater conveniently situated in the center of the park. The location is perfect for festivals and concerts as it is just steps from the beach. The 70 acre park’s expansive green space is ideal for watching live music performances. The venue is festival seating, so make sure to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.

 

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