Beaufort Wine and Food's Spring Festival offers something for everyone – whether it’s an intimate wine dinner in area restaurants or the grand scale of the Vin de Mer Epicurean Village – it’s the perfect venue for a food festival to celebrate the chefs and cuisines of Eastern NC and beyond.
April 27 - May 1
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A fabulous assortment of art, travel, jewelry and some amazing experiences
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Stay in the heart of the Festival Village on the grounds of the Beaufort Hotel, a sustaining sponsor of Beaufort Wine & Food. Make your room reservations today by phone at 252-728-3000, option 5. Limited availability. For more information, visit www.BeaufortHotelNC.com.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, April 27
12:00 pm
The Royal Luncheon - Royal James Cafe
The tradition continues! The Royal James Café again hosts this fun and always popular kickoff event. A multi-course luncheon featuring a guest and local chef paired with a winemaker gets our weekend started!
Casual attire suggested.
Host Chef: Claudio Tepetate, Beaufort Grocery
Guest Chef: Dean Bauer, Chance's Steak & Sea
Featured Wines: Foley Family Wines
Limited to 50 guests.
Tickets $75.
4:30 pm -
6:30 pm
Artist Reception - The Green Room
Join us for heavy hors de' oeuvres, custom cocktails and more, as The Green Room hosts this year's featured artist, Heather Sink.
Host Chef: Van Kennedy
Limited to 50 guests.
Tickets $50.
7:00 pm
Wine Dinners
Dinner on the town, what could be better? A perfectly curated meal created by a visiting and local host chef is sure to please. The featured winemaker will take diners on a wonderful journey with perfectly paired wines. It’s a culinary experience that is not to be missed! These dinners sell out quickly so buy early to reserve your seat your preferred location.
Dressy casual attire suggested.
Limited to 60 guests per location.
Tickets $150
The Cottage at the Crystal Coast
Host Chef: Claudio Tepetate, Beaufort Grocery
Guest Chef: Alain Lamire
Featured Wines: Gundlach Bundschu
Sponsored by: Tom & Deborah Werner
Carteret Community College Culinary Arts Center
Host Chef: Genevieve Guthrie
Guest Chef: Ashley Moser
Featured Winemaker: Guy Davis of Davis Family Vineyards
Thursday, April 28
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wine, Bread & Cheese Seminar
Are these your fav food groups? Yes! Always a crowd favorite, this event features a variety of fabulous wines, paired with interesting cheeses and bread. We’re bringing out the experts including our featured winemaker, cheese expert, and baker to guide us through the details of this delicious afternoon.
Casual attire suggested.
Featured wines by Napa Cellars
Limited to 80 guests
Tickets $75
Sponsored by:
7:00 pm
Wine Dinners
Dinner on the town, what could be better? A perfectly curated meal created by a visiting and local host chef is sure to please. The featured winemaker will take diners on a wonderful journey with perfectly paired wines. It’s a culinary experience that is not to be missed! These dinners sell out quickly so buy early to reserve your seat your preferred location.
Dressy casual attire suggested.
Limited to 60 guests per location.
Tickets $150
34° North at the Beaufort Hotel
Sponsored by:
Aqua Restaurant
Sponsored by: Marianna Hollinshed
Beaufort Grocery
Host Chef: Claudio Tepetate
Guest Chef: Sammy Shipman
Featured Winemaker: Joe Shirley of Napa Cellars
Sponsored by:
Soundside
Sponsored by:
Moonrakers
Sponsored by: Salt Wynd Preserve
Floyd's 1921
Sponsored by:
Friday, April 29
All Friday events will be held in the Festival Village on the grounds of the Beaufort Hotel.
11:00 am -
1:00 pm
Cocktails & Couture
Get ready to step out, sip and shop! The catwalk will be buzzing the latest new trends from local retailers as our popular MC walks you through a lineup of what’s new and what’s next. A featured chef and winemaker offer a multi-course paired luncheon to cap off this enjoyable mid-day affair.
Dressy Casual attire suggested.
Host Chef: Jayson Foster
Featured Wines by:
Featured Cocktail by
Owls Brew Sparkling Spiked Tea
Limited to 100 guests.
Tickets $100.
Sponsored by:
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Spring Soirée
The Spring Soirée pairs world-class libations and cuisine together for a culinary experience like no other on the Crystal Coast. Mingle with local and guest chefs, and winemakers for an unforgettable evening of dining, music and philanthropy.
A live and silent auction features fine and large format wines, travel excursions and luxury items.
Cocktail attire requested.
Host Chefs:
Claudio Tepetate, Beaufort Grocery
Guest Chefs:
Dan "The Pig Man"Huntley
Sammy Shipman
Featured Wines:
Davis Family Vineyards
Limited to 200 guests
Tickets $175
Sponsored by:
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Saturday, April 30
Saturday's event will be held in the Festival Village on the grounds of the Beaufort Hotel
1:00 pm -
4:00 pm
Vin de Mer Culinary Experience
Beaufort Wine and Food’s largest single event! Guests are immersed in controlled chaos where hundreds of wine labels and dozens of local and regional restaurants come together in perfect harmony.
Casual attire suggested.
Limited to 400 guests
Tickets $100
Sponsored by:
Sunday, May 1
Sunday's event will be held in the Festival Village on the grounds of the Beaufort Hotel
12:00 pm -
2:00 pm
Run for the Rosé Brunch
Beaufort Wine and Food wraps up the weekend with a Kentucky Derby-themed brunch. Guests mingle with event personalities and reflect on a week filled with community and camaraderie in celebration of epicurean arts, all in the name of charity. Live music will be provided by Blue Moon Jazz. Multi-course brunch paired with world famous champagnes and sparkling wines.
Dressy casual attire suggested.
Host Chef: Claudio Tepetate, Beaufort Grocery
Guest Chefs:
Baptist Knaven
Sammy Shipman
Featured Winemaker: Guy Davis of Davis Family Vineyards
Featured Wines by:
Limited to 200 guests
Tickets $125
Sponsored by:
Beaufort Wine & Food Spring Events Benefit the Following Local Organizations
