A three-day food and wine festival in Georgia featuring over 200 wines from vintners across the globe as well as the most sought-after international liquors for your tasting pleasure. The festival highlights our region’s most creative chefs and culinary talent and includes an eclectic mix of performers and visual artists. Lake Oconee provides a scenic backdrop for this fabulous lakeside food and wine festival.

Schedule of Events

March 15, 2024

1:00PM - 4:00PM: The Wellness Station

Treat your mind and body well while enjoying the festival!

IV Wellness Solutions provides a comprehensive infusion treatment that will keep you feeling your best as you enjoy all the goodies the festival has to offer. Each 1-hour session is limited to six people. Choose from three all-inclusive packages and select any add-ons you prefer including Toradol, Meyers Cocktail, MIC-B12, Zofran and B12 Energy Boost.

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The Go Wild! Game and Beer Dinner - The Forest Tent

Cocktails: 5:30PM - Dinner: 6:15PM

Go Wild at this unique and savory feast! Dinner includes a five-course dinner featuring delicious wild game selections paired with craft beers! Renowned craft beer maker Bells Brewery will be sponsoring The Go Wild! Game and Beer Dinner at the 2024 food and wine festival in Georgia where attendees will enjoy a five-course meal paired with Bells' craft beer selections.

Each ticket also includes admission to The Launch Party where you can cap off the evening dancing to live music while sipping on an amazing selection of wines and spirits!

Cocktails begin at 5:30pm at The Forest Tent, and dinner begins promptly at 6:15pm.

The Vintner Dinner

Cocktails 5:30PM - Dinner 6:15PM - The Pavilion

This event is exclusive to festival sponsors. The dinner features an elegant five-course meal. Each course is expertly paired with a selection from this year’s featured winemaker, Louis M. Martini.

Cocktails at 5:30pm. Dinner begins promptly at 6:15pm.

8:00PM - The Launch Party - The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom

The Launch Party is where the action begins! Guests will dance the night away in our luxurious custom-themed cocktail lounge co-hosted by Lake Oconee's renowned Black Sheep Interiors. Select chefs and restaurants will present savory bites and sweet hors d'oeuvre. So, kick up your heels and get ready for dancing, drinks and desert!

Attendees will experience the bodacious power and rhythm brought by the totally righteous 80s cover band, Double Take. This totally tubular foursome has been rockin' stages across the Southeast for decades. You will want your MTV and you will be all you can be on that dance floor!

Three beverage vouchers are included with your ticket. Go Wild! Game and Beer Dinner tickets include admission to The Launch Party.

March 16, 2024

8:00AM - 4:00PM: The Revive Hydration Station - The Director's Room

Keep your energy up and your system refreshed with a powerful boost at The Revive Hydration Station!

Provided in partnership with Eatonton’s own Revive Hydration Therapy, The Revive Hydration Station provides a quick lift that will get you back on your A-Game in no time! Each 20 or 45-minute session includes your choice of a 500ml or 1000ml IV infusion. Add-ons include Toradol Headache Relief, B12 Shot, Meyer's Cocktail and Zofran.

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9:00AM - 2:00PM: The Ride and Drive - The Valet Portico

This exclusive event showcases some of the hottest cars on the road today! Get behind the wheel of these driving machines and see what all the hype is about. Representatives from Motor Cars of Atlanta will be on-hand to demonstrate the features and appointments behind these legendary and beautifully designed vehicles. Available to test-drive are the Aston Martin DB12, Aston Martin DBX707 and the McLaren Artura.

Attendance is limited! Drivers must provide valid insurance and drivers license.

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10:00AM The Market Place - The Ballroom Foyers

Shop 'til you drop at The Market Place. Spend Saturday browsing our handpicked vendors featuring unique art, clothing, specialty food items, cutlery, jewelry and more.

11:30AM: The Brew and Que - The Pointe

Have lunch overlooking the lake while you sip an ice-cold craft beer or a signature cocktail. Enjoy live music as you Indulge in the smokiest, best tasting BBQ the region has to offer!

3:00PM - 4:30PM: The Private Wine Tasting at The Reynolds Ballroom

Erica Taylor, CSW, WSET and Certified Sommelier will guide guests through the flavors and nuance behind an astounding collection of highly rated wines. Erica's experience began in the restaurant industry before moving to the distribution segment. With nearly 20 years of experience, Erica has earned a significant degree of knowledge which her clientele have learned to trust.

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6:00PM: The Grand Tasting - Festival Venue

The Grand Tasting is the centerpiece of the festival. Your ticket includes delicious food from local and regional chefs, wines from around the globe as well as local brews and spirits. Attendees will be serenaded by live music! The Grand Tasting features a charity auction, including trips to unique destinations, gourmet dinners, sporting packages and more. We'll have over 200 wines and spirits for tasting!

Thomas Arvid will present live painting at The Grand Tasting.

8:00PM: The Charity Auction - Festival Venue

The auction features an exciting array of destination vacations, gourmet dinners, sporting packages and much more! All proceeds support local  children's charities.

March 17, 2024

8:00am: The Jazz Brunch - The Pavilion

Before you depart, enjoy a spectacular Southern Sunday brunch with live jazz!

Make your Sunday spectacular with a gourmet brunch accompanied by an exquisite live jazz performance.The Jazz Brunch is held at The Pavilion at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee. Amazing cuisine and smooth jazz originals make for a memorable Sunday morning farewell brunch.

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8:00AM - 12:00PM: The Wellness Station

Treat your mind and body well while enjoying the festival!

IV Wellness Solutions provides a comprehensive infusion treatment that will keep you feeling your best as you enjoy all the goodies the festival has to offer. Each 1-hour session is limited to six people. Choose from three all-inclusive packages and select any add-ons you prefer including Toradol, Meyers Cocktail, MIC-B12, Zofran and B12 Energy Boost.

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Date:
March 15-17, 2024

Location:
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds,
Lake Oconee, 1 Lake Oconee Trail,
Greensboro, GA 30642

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