The St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival Returns February 20-22 2025

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift or a special weekend away? Look no further. The St. Augustine Spanish food & Wine Festival is coming up – just a short getaway drive from Orlando – and all about Spanish wine, cuisine, and culture!

Embark on a journey through St. Augustine’s history, shaped by Spanish exploration 458 years ago. Pedro Menéndez and settlers, with Spanish wine in tow, made their mark on our shores. Spain’s 4,000-year winemaking legacy endures, captivating Europe and dominating the American market.

Enter the St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival—more than a celebration, it is a showcase of our city’s essence. Beyond wine, it’s a fusion of Spanish culture, music, and food, transcending time.

This event supports Flagler College Hospitality & Tourism Management students, fostering education and promoting historical destination tourism. With each sip, note, and bite, the festival invites you to be part of our city’s ongoing, rich Spanish heritage. The event is funded in part by the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council.

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Events

Tapas, Wine & Spirits

February 20

Tapas, Wine, and Spirits, sponsored by the Radzinski Family, is a rich St. Augustine culinary and beverage experience. Guests can look forward to an evening of Spanish-inspired fare by local chefs. Featured restaurants will include Collage, Blackfly the Restaurant, The Reef, Catch 27 and Viva Hospitality Group including: Michael’s, La Nouvelle & Pesca Rooftop.

This event, held at the Lightner Museum Radzinski Family Garden in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, delights guests’ palates with an array of gourmet tapas served alongside a variety of authentic Spanish wine and spirits.

Grand Tasting

February 22

The Grand Tasting event, sponsored by Viva Hospitality Group including: Michael’s, La Nouvelle, & Pesca Rooftop, is the longest-standing festival tradition. Knowledgeable professionals will offer an immersive wine-tasting experience featuring more than 100 authentic Spanish wines originating from regions including Rioja, Penedès, and Catalonia, with grape varieties like Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Albariño. As guests sample Spanish wine, they’ll experience a private performance by local musicians and live artists.

Carrera Wine Cellar will be onsite to assist guests in purchasing their favorite festival wines to bring home.

The VIP Private Selection Package

In addition to enjoying all that the Grand Tasting has to offer, VIP guests can expect exclusive access to a private lounge and additional pours of the festival’s featured top-shelf wines.

The VIP Private Selection experience, sponsored by Michael & Teresa Radzinski, will feature a special culinary selection by local restaurant favorites, Michael’s, La Nouvelle, & Pesca Rooftop. While guests enjoy delicious gourmet bites and generous pours of high-end Spanish wines, they can peruse the exhibit at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum. This lounge includes access to private restrooms and is only open to VIP Private Selection Tasting ticket holders.