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

8:00am - 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 an all-inclusive package and select the add-ons you prefer including Toradol Headache Relief, Zofran and B12 Energy Boost.

Sessions are one hour long and are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Toradol add-ons must be requested at time of registration.

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10:00am - 4:00pm: The Market Place - The Ballroom Foyer

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 - 2:00pm: The Brew & Que - The Forest Tent

Lakeside BBQ Smorgasbord with craft beer and cocktails

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!

2:00pm: The Art of Mixology At Amore del Lago

Grow From Bartending to Mixology in this Enlightening Demonstration by Melanie Schnieder

Get ready to take notes! Melanie Schnieder brings a glass, no - a carafe full of technique and tips to help you hone your mixology skills. Attendees of Melanie's class will leave with a better understanding of how to add that little extra something that can take your cocktail creations to the next level.

3:00pm - 4:30pm: The Private Wine Tasting At The Reynolds Ballroom

The Oconee Cellar will guide guests through the flavors and nuance behind an astounding collection of highly rated wines. With over a decade of service providing fine wines and spirits, The Oconee Cellar's team has a earned significant degree of knowledge which their clientele have learned to trust.

The Private Wine Tasting will feature select wines from Silver Oak and Twomey wineries. Guests will enjoy tasting and learning about:

-Twomey Cellars Sauvignon Blanc
-Twomey Cellars RRV Pinot Noir
-Prince Hill Chardonnay
-Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
-Silver Oak Cellars Napa Valley
-Timeless Napa Valley Red Blend

6:00pm - 9:00pm: The Grand Tasting - Festival Venue

The Centerpiece of The Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival

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 & 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

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

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