Events
Pre-Festival Events

Winemaker Dinner with Eric Railsback of Lieu Dit Winery
- Event Date: Thursday, May 17th, 6:00 PM
- Location: Manna
- Cost: $135/person
$135/ all inclusive including tax & gratuities.
Jeff Kellogg--former Beverage Director of Quince & Cotogna (SFO)--is bringing one of the brightest stars in winemaking, Eric Railsback, to the Port City. Eric has spent his entire career in the wine industry: before becoming a full time winemaker he called the shots at Michael Mina's seminal restaurant, RN74--prior to that, he was the Sommelier at Restaurant Gordon Ramsey in Los Angeles. Since his time on the floors of some of the greatest restaurants he has focused his attention on vinification. We are honored to host them for a special dinner featuring the wines of Lieu Dit: Loire Valley varietals grown in Santa Barbara. The dinner will be held, Thursday, May 17th, 2018 at 6pm at Manna and will feature four courses and at least four wines.

Wine Education Seminar with Lieu Dit Winery & Kellogg Selections
- Event Date: Friday, May 18th, 1:00 PM
- Location: Manna
- Cost: $25/person
Eric Railsback, winemaker at Lieu Dit Winery along with Jeff Kellogg of Kellogg Selections will conduct a wine education class examining 4 wines - discussing their history, nuances, similarities, and differences. The wine education class is open to industry professionals as well as the interested public.
Festival Events

Toast of the Town: Coast to Coast
- Event Date: TBD
- Location: TBD
- Cost: TBD

-Three Day Pass-
- Event Dates: Friday, May 18th - Sunday, May 20th
- Location: Bellamy Mansion
- Cost: $140/ea.

BOAT! WINE! LUNCH!
- Event Date: Friday, May 18th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location: Wilmington Water Tours
- Cost: $60/person
Join us on Friday, May 18th aboard downtown Wilmingtons favorite boat, Wilmington Water Tours, for a 2 hour riverboat cruise and luncheon with Charles Master, of Master Wines! Wine and Family-style lunch will be provided. $60 per-person!! The boat is fully equipped with shade, restroom, and a bar! Space is VERY LIMITED, so buy your tickets and reserve your seats today!
Master Wines was started by Mel and Janie Master in France in 1990 when its main business was sourcing great value wines from the Languedoc region of the south of France. Today, the company which also includes the national sales director, Charlie Master produces wines in Italy, France and California and is a partnership with the national importing firm of Winesellers Ltd based in Chicago, Illinois.
Come hear the great stories Charlie has from growing up in this dynamic family, and taste their beautifully made wines from various regions of the world!

Bourbon & BBQ Cocktail Party
- SPONSORED BY TREY HERRING CAROLINA BOURBON & SOUTHERN SMOKE
- Event Date: Friday, May 18th, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Location: Bellamy Mansion — Grounds & 1st Floor
- Cost: $65/ea. | Three Day Pass
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Dress Code:
Cocktail Attire
- Tents on Lawn - Ladies it is recommended that you wear wedges or flats.

Corks & Forks Grand Tasting Event
- Event Date: Saturday, May 19th, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- VIP early admission: 1:00 PM
- Location: Bellamy Mansion — Grounds, 1st & 2nd Floor
- Cost: $70/ea. | VIP $90/ea. | Three Day Pass
- Dress Code: Dressy Casual
- Tents on Lawn - Ladies it is recommended that you wear wedges or flats.

Bubbles, Brews & Street Eats
- Event Date: Sunday, May 20th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Bellamy Mansion — Grounds
- Cost: $35/ea. | Kids $5/ea. | Three Day Pass
- Dress Code: Casual
- Tents on Lawn - Ladies it is recommended that you wear wedges or flats.