Enjoy four days of exploring the Ponte Vedra wine scene as the Ponte Vedra Beach Chamber of Commerce presents their 6th Annual Ponte Vedra Food & WineFest in Ponte Vedra Beach. The festivities begin on Wednesday with Beer n’ Bites at Bogey Grille where you can sample casual favorites with high-end beers. On Thursday, delectable hors d’ oeuvres and Masi wine are available at Aqua Grill. On Friday, a five-course gourmet dinner prepared by the Sawgrass Marriott’s Award Winning Chef Charles Charbonneau accompanied by the wines of Alexander Valley Winery and a live auction. On Saturday starting at 3 p.m., the Grand Tasting featuring an extensive selection of international and domestic wines and champagnes accompanied by signature gourmet dishes from 15 local restaurant, mini seminars, cooking demonstrations and an olive and cheese tasting are featured. Live entertainment will be performed by North Florida University Jazz Department Musicians. On Sunday, a champagne brunch begins at noon at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa.
Admission: Tickets range from $35 to $125 per person
Call 904.285.2004 for more information. Visit the Ponte Vedra Chamber website for more information.
St. Marys Community Market – Georgia
Saturday from 9 – 2 pm. Come out to purchase fresh seafood, produce, jams, jellies and more in downtown historic St. Marys. The community market is located on 206 Osborne Street.
For more information visit the St. Marys Community Market website.
Savannah Seafood Festival – Georgia
Do you like seafood festivals? If so, this is your chance. There is a festival in downtown Savannah on November 2-4. There will be lots of fun for the whole family with live entertainment, tons of fresh seafood, games, fun, regional arts & crafts, Fireworks on the River Friday night at 9:30 p.m. Rousakis Plaza, Historic River Street Savannah, GA. November 2 – 4
Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. – midnight
Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Holiday Festival of Lights Gingerbread House Competition – James Island, S.C.
Get out your cooking utensils because it’s time for the annual Gingerbread House Competition! This competition is held in conjunction with the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park. The contest is free & open to both youth & adults. Contestants make traditional edible creations that are judged for overall appearance, creativity, difficulty, & craftsmanship. Prizes are awarded & the top three entries in each division will be displayed in Santa’s Sweet Shoppe during the entire Holiday Festival of Lights. Parental involvement should be limited to items pertaining to safety. Award Ceremony will take place at the Park Center on Nov 9 at 6:30pm. Everyone must be pre-registered. Pre-registration required by Nov 5. Call 795-4FUN (4386) to register or for more information or visit our website at www.ccprc.com.
2007 Beaujolais Nouveau – Amelia Island, Florida
Continuing an enduring tradition, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island will celebrate the arrival of the 2007 Beaujolais Nouveau with a lavish fete on November 15th at 5 p.m. In the years since the annual event began, the resort has staged the wine’s arrival by parachute and pirate ship. In a new twist, this fall the Beaujolais Nouveau will debut alongside a lineup of all new 2008 Mercedes Benz automobiles.