Perdido Key Wine & Art Festival

Perdido Key's signature wine event returns to Villagio April 2-5, where casual wine drinkers and seasoned connoisseurs alike will enjoy meeting wine representatives, learning the origins of favorite wines, food and wine pairings, live music, art and more. Throughout the festival, guests will have the chance to taste a variety of wines from different regions, including the U.S., Europe and South America. The festival begins Thursday, April 2 with a "Taste of Perdido" gala. Enjoy signature dishes from local restaurants paired with an ideal wine. Tickets for this special event must be purchased in advance online or at the Visitors Information Center at $25 per person or $45 per couple. Jazz guitarist Pat McCann will be the featured performer, and Connie Blum will be the featured artist. Blum's artistic mediums are one-of-a-kind glass, mosaic and jewelry pieces. Tickets for Friday and Saturday's tastings are available online, at the Visitors Information Center or at the festival for $15, which includes a collectible wine glass and five tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets will be available for $2, and all wines poured will be available for purchase by the bottle or case. Guests will be able to taste eight new and different wines daily – four red and four white. Friday's tasting will be held from 2-6 p.m. and on Saturday from noon-6 p.m., visitors can also shop local vendors, including arts, crafts, food and much more. Both days will feature live music. Sunday, April 5 is your chance to get to know Perdido Key at your own pace. Restaurants will be serving delicious holiday fare for our visitors and locals to enjoy.