Savannah Food and Wine Festival
Since the annual Savannah Food & Wine Festival began in 2013, it has raised more than $100,000 to support various charitable causes like the TLC (Tourism Leadership Council) Scholarship Fund and the Savannah Harbor Foundation.
The Festival has also been successful in bringing attention to Savannah’s food and wine scene. In a city that’s synonymous with Southern graciousness, good food and great wine are essential to the people’s lifestyle.
Each year, Festival attendees are treated to week-long events that include wine and food tastings, multi-course dinners, cooking demonstrations, and exciting competitions. They’re also given the chance to meet some of the country’s top chefs and watch them in action.
This year, the Festival will take place on November 7 to 13, with the following activities:
Grand Reserve Tasting
To be held at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, this event is one of the Festival’s highlights. Attendees can sample the finest offerings of over fifty of the world’s best wineries and brewers, like last year’s participants Rex Hill, The Family Coppola, J. Lohr, Silver Oak, and many more. Wines averaging $50 a bottle will be flowing at the event. Limited tickets inclusive of gourmet food tastings are also available.
Taste of Savannah
This is the Festival’s showcase event. Held at the Georgia State Railroad Museum, attendees are treated to unlimited tastings of wines, beers and other spirits from dozens of the top producers and wine-makers in the country and the world.
In addition to this, you will also get the chance to purchase and try all kinds of gustatory delights from the many participating Savannah restaurants, making the Festival a true foodie haven.
A ticket to the event will give you five complementary food tokens, plus access to various other activities like cooking demonstrations and exhibits. You also get a leaded wine glass for use in wine tastings, and take it home as a souvenir.
River Street Stroll
Along historic River Street, select Festival participants will be putting up booths and tents featuring their best products. You can enjoy bottomless samplings of various cocktails, wines, beers, and spirits, while enjoying the relaxing waterfront vibe and breathtaking views of Savannah River.
Jazz & Bubbles Brunch
The Festival’s culminating event, the Jazz & Bubbles Brunch will be held at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Enjoy live jazz performances while you feast from a fully-loaded brunch buffet that includes farm-fresh salads, freshly-baked breads, gourmet omelets, sumptuous main dishes, rich desserts, and more. Plus great champagne and cocktails, and stunning views of the Savannah River.
Cooking Demonstrations
One of the Festival’s most fun activities is a series of cooking demonstrations and classes hosted by some of the top chefs in the country and the world.
Other Events
The Festival also feature other activities and events, including:
- An Artisan Market
- Catered, VIP meet-and-greet with celebrity chefs and wine producers
- A Silent Auction for luxury travels, products and others
- The Georgia Grown Village featuring products from the Georgia Grown program
