About this Event
Join us for our First Annual International Sweet Wine Fest on November 14 at 2pm - 5pm and sample 72 remarkable wines from the regions of France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Austria, Portugal, California, Washington, New York and Texas. From sparkling and rosé to red, white, and decadent dessert wines, this one-of-a-kind tasting experience is a celebration of sweetness in every glass.
- $64.95 per person - advance tickets online.
- $59.95 - Landry's Select Club Members discount pricing + earn points! Check your LSC email for the discount promo code. Make sure to click the blue "Enter Promo Code" link when choosing your ticket option.
- $59.95 - Military / First Responders / Teachers (to receive military, first responder and/or teacher discount, you must purchase tickets on-site the day of the event. Valid ID required at time of purchase for this discount. Valid for active Military, Veterans, Teachers, EMT, Firefighters, and Police with valid IDs.
- $69.95 - Day of Event - must purchase on-site; LSC Members day-of tickets are $64.95.
TICKETED WRISTBAND INCLUDES:
- 72 wine samples
- Free Souvenir Wine Glass (while supplies last)
- Small bites from 4 restaurants*: Landry's Seafood, Saltgrass Steak House, Aquarium Restaurant, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
- FREE Parking Validation*
- FREE Appetizer at any of our four participating Landry's Kemah Boardwalk restaurants*
- $5 off a $25 Retail Purchase at Style & Trend*
- Charcuterie Tent
- Glam Bot by Quick Snap Events
- Giveaways from Vendors (while supplies last)
- Live Music & Entertainment
- Grape Stomp: Includes T-shirt, One guest ($15), Two guests ($25) (pay onsite, while supplies last).
- Landry's Select Club Members - Earn points for this event!
***Advance online ticket purchasers receive complimentary parking validation, a free appetizer at participating Landry's Kemah Boardwalk restaurants, and $5 off a $25 retail purchase. Bring parking ticket to event check-in. Available for all gated lots. These 3 exclusive offers are not valid for on-site ticket purchases.
WINE REGIONS
Explore a variety of sweet wines and discover the unique flavors that make each region special. France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Austria, Portugal, California, Washington, Texas, and New York.
France
France produces some of the most celebrated and complex sweet wines in the world. Crafted from centuries-old traditions, these wines offer remarkable depth, balance, and layers of honeyed fruit flavors.
Italy: Sweet wines born from Tradition
Italy produces the widest range of sweet wines, from sweet Sparkling Moscato’s, to rich dessert wines from Sicily, this year’s wine fest will even offer some sweet red wines from Italy’s Lambrusco region.
Spain: Sweet Wines of Sun and Sea
From sun drenched vineyards of Andalusia to the Mediterranean shores of Valencia and Catalonia, Spain may offer the most dramatic contrast of flavors. Discover luscious, sweet Sherries with flavors of sweet raisins, figs and dates to the fragrant Moscatel’s bursting with citrus and peach.
Portugal
Portugal produces some of the world’s most iconic sweet wines, celebrated for their richness, depth, and centuries of winemaking tradition. From the luscious vineyards of the Douro Valley to the island of Madeira, these wines offer captivating flavors of ripe fruit, caramel, spice, and honey.
Germany: One of the Worlds Great Sweet Wine Producers
Germany has a cool climate that allows grapes to ripen slowly, preserving their natural acidity while developing intense fruit flavors. This balance of sweetness and acidity is what makes German sweet wines among the most respected in the world. This year’s wine fest will feature outstanding selections from the famous Mosel and Rhine growing regions.
Austria: Home of Elegant Sweet Wines
Austria Is renowned for producing beautifully balanced sweet wines, particularly from Gruner Veltliner, Riesling and Muscat grapes. Discover why Austria has become one of Europe’s most celebrated destinations for sweet wine lovers.
The States: California, Washington, Texas and New York
California, being the largest wine producer in the United States, produces fruit-forward sweet styles like Moscato, sweet red blends and late-harvest Zinfandels or Chenin Blancs. Washington produces exceptional off-dry and sweet Rieslings, as well as late-harvest dessert wines. Texas, featuring a warm climate well suited for Mediterranean varieties, has a thriving market for sweet and fruit-infused regional wines. New York is world-renowned for its cool-climate Rieslings, which range from bone-dry to lusciously sweet late-harvest styles and prized Ice Wines. It also produces sweet native American varietal wines like Concord and Niagara.
SMALL BITES*
Bubba Gump: Shrimp New Orleans
Landrys: Bruschetta
Saltgrass: Baby Baked Potato + Cheese Cake Bites
Aquarium: Gator Bisque + Swamp Skewers
*subject to change without notice
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT - IN THE EVENT PLAZA
- Derek Spence; George Strait Tribute: 1:30pm - 5:30pm
- DJ London: 1pm - 5pm
WINE CRUISE & WINE FEST COMBO - BOARDWALK FANTASEA
Join us aboard Boardwalk FantaSea as we journey through sweet flavors from Messina Hof, on this exclusive wine tasting cruise. This special experience features guest host Karen Bonnarrigo, CAO of Messina Hof Winery and the current President of the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association. Your cruise ticket includes exclusive onboard tastings plus admission to the Kemah Boardwalk Wine Fest, featuring a wide variety of wines from different regions.
Boardwalk FantaSea's Wine Fest Cruise - November 14 | 1PM
Purchase Wine Fest Combo Cruise tickets -
- $119.99 per person
- 5 exclusive wines available
- Appetizers on board!
- Cruise boards at 12:30PM
- Approximately 1.5 hour cruise, once docked you can head to Wine Fest in the Plaza!
- Cruise & Wine Fest Combo tickets include Wine Fest tickets!
BOARDWALK INN - HOTEL DISCOUNT
Mention Wine Fest during booking to receive $10 off best available rate. Must call 281-334-9880 to reserve for this promotion. Discount valid on 11/14 only.
Wine Fest Event Check-in will be in the Main Event Plaza (in the parking garage breezeway).
- Event is rain or shine. No refunds.
- Wine & food tents will be located in the Main Event Plaza.
- Must be 21 years of age to participate and present Valid ID at the time of check-in.
- There is a charge for parking.
- Amusement ride tickets are not included
Event venue & nearby stays
Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Avenue, Kemah, United States
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