St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival

The St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival

For five days, from Wednesday, May 7, through Sunday, May 11, 2025, the St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival presents foods, wine, spirits, and beer to appeal to a variety of tastes. The multiple events give you several opportunities to enjoy food created by some of the area's best local chefs. Tickets are limited and may be purchased a la carte or in packages.

New Main Location for 2025

The St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival announced that three of the events, Smoke on the Walk on May 9, the Grand Tasting on May 10, and the Mother's Day Sunday Brunch on May 11, will be held at Ancient City Farmstead, 395 St. Marks Pond Boulevard, in St. Augustine. 

Wednesday's River Walk Tastings remain on the two properties on the San Sebastian River, the San Sebastian Winery, and Homewood Suites. Thursday's Harvest Awards will still be held at Bozard Lincoln, 550 Outlet Mall Boulevard.

River Walk Tastings

The 2025 St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival opens with a progressive event, the River Walk Tastings along the San Sebastian Riverfront on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event starts east of the river at San Sebastian Winery—where you can pick up your souvenir wine glass, sip sparkling wine, and tour the winery—ending on the rooftop to taste offerings from La Cocina at the Cellar Upstairs. Afterward, take a short walk across the King Street Bridge to Homewood Suites on the west side of the river, where you can sip and taste some more while enjoying their patio.

At San Sebastian Winery, Chef Norberto Jaramillo from La Cocina International Restaurant offers tasting bites paired with wines from San Sebastian Winery.

Admission: $85.00 per person. Only those 21 and older will be admitted.

Harvest, Premier Wine Tasting & "Harvest Awards"

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the festival continues with a Harvest Premier Wine Tasting at Hyatt Place, St. Augustine/Vilano Beach at 117 Vilano Road in Vilano Beach.

This event is designed for wine lovers, and premium wines will be served along with samples from some of Northeast Florida's best restaurants. These select chefs will compete for the "Harvest Award," creating dishes that include one or more local ingredients. The winning chefs will receive awards.

Admission: $105.00 per person. There are a limited number of seats. Only those 21 and older will be admitted. Cocktail or business attire.

Smoked, Grilled, and Roasted Barbeque Bites at the "Smoke on the Walk"

On Friday, May 9, 2025, "Smoke on the Walk" showcases celebrated pit and grill masters arranged on the beautiful grounds of Ancient City Farmstead. The event goes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and includes wine, beer, and spirits with the ticket price.

Admission: $105.00 per person, general admission, and $140.00 for VIP tickets. VIP ticket holders can enter at 6:00 p.m. to get an early start on the tastings and enjoy the air-conditioned barn lounge at Ancient City Farmstead. This event is indoors and outdoors and will take place rain or shine. 

Only those 21 and older will be admitted. Free parking, no pets allowed.

St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival — Grand Tasting

The festival continues with the "St. Augustine Food and Wine Festival Grand Tasting" from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025. This all-inclusive food and drink event provides every ticket holder a souvenir glass for unlimited beverage tastings, with more than 300 wines, spirits, and beers available. While strolling and tasting on the Ancient City Farmstead grounds, stop by the demonstration stages to learn techniques and recipes from several chefs. VIP tickets include entry to a private tastings lounge inside the restored air-conditioned barn. 

Admission: $125.00 per person, general admission, and $185.00 per person for VIP tickets. The sampling begins at 1:00 p.m. for VIP ticket holders.

Only those 21 and older will be admitted. Free parking, no pets allowed.

The Mother's Day Jazz Brunch

The St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival concludes on Sunday, May 11, 2025, with "The Mother's Day Jazz Brunch" —complete with a Bloody Mary bar, champagne, mimosas, a multi-station brunch, and music. This year, the Mother's Day Brunch is in the luxury air-conditioned barn at Ancient City Farmhouse, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Admission: $125.00 for general admission tickets. Youth ages 13 - 20 are $75.00, ages 7 - 12 are $45.00, and those 6 and younger are free.

Taylor Roberts performs for the Mother's Day Jazz Brunch.

St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival 2025 at a Glance

Except for the Mother's Day Jazz Brunch, only those 21 years old and older will be admitted.