Whiskey, Wine, & Wildlife

Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife is Now in January.

Whiskey, Wine, & Wildlife returns to Vilano Beach in 2027, from Friday, January 29, through Sunday, January 31, 2027.

Funds raised benefit Vilano Beach Main Street.

Save the date: The scheduled events are listed below. We are waiting for more information and ticket prices.

Friday, January 29, 2027

Vilano A1A Soirée

• Location—Hyatt Place Hotel, 117 Vilano Road, Vilano Beach
• Cost
• 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.—Tasting Soirée
• Details—You must be at least 21 to attend, and casual or business attire is suggested. The event takes place indoors and outdoors, and will be held come rain or shine.

On Friday night, the casual indoor/outdoor soirée takes over the Hyatt Place with a tasting event. Each guest receives a souvenir glass for sampling the beer, wine, and spirits offered by brew pubs, wineries, and distilleries. Many of Northeast Florida's favorite restaurants offer gourmet bites of their specialties. Between sips and bites, take a walk on the wild side in the Whiskey, Wine, and Wildlife "Wildlife Lounge" where you can get up close and personal and learn about some of our region's native species. Tickets include unlimited tastings of food and beverages.

Saturday, January 30, 2027

A VIP Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Alligator Farm

• Location—Alligator Farm, 999 Anastasia Boulevard, St. Augustine, Florida 32080
• Time—10:00 a.m. to noon
• Cost—
• Arrival—Arrive by 9:50 a.m. and enter the green Education Entrance, the green door to the right of the main entrance.
• Weather—The event takes place in rain or shine; wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and plan to bring sun hats, rain jackets, or both.

On Saturday morning, you can opt for a special tour of the Alligator Farm, including VIP access to select exhibits. A behind-the-scenes peek at Maximo, the 1,250-pound crocodile from Australia, and a tour of the rookery are both on the agenda. After the tour, you may enjoy more of the farm, and you're invited to attend a wine and cheese reception. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend this event.

W3 Grand Tasting in Vilano Beach

• Location—Hyatt Place Hotel, 117 Vilano Road, Vilano Beach
• Cost—
• 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.—The Grand Tasting
• Details—You must be at least 21 to attend, and casual or business attire is suggested. The event takes place indoors and outdoors and will be held in rain or shine.

Taste bites from almost 20 of Northeast Florida's best eateries, sample any of the hundreds of beers, wines, and spirits offered. Between bites, listen to live music and enjoy wildlife demonstrations at the GTM Reserve booth.

Sunday, January 31, 2027

Jazz Brunch at Michael's

• Location—Michael's, at Hyatt Place Hotel, 117 Vilano Road, Vilano Beach
• Cost—
• Two seatings—10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. See the menu and reserve online.