If you’re searching for a great way to unwind in the midst of holiday festivities, look no further than Clearwater Beach’s first annual Feast on the Beach Wine & Seafood Festival! The number one beach in the country is serving as the premier location for the 727area’s newest Wine and Seafood Festival this weekend, where celebrity chefs, local masters, and wine & craft beer connoisseurs will be sharing their talents with the public from November 30th through December 2nd.
Not only does this festival provide support for participating local restaurants like Frenchy's Rockaway Grill, Bob Heilman's Beachcomber, and Salt Cracker Fish Camp, it also benefits local charities. The creators of Feast on the Beach – Chicago Cubs manager, Joe Maddon, Bay Area restaurateur, Frank Chivas and the former mayor of Clearwater, Brian Aungst Sr. – have designated Friday’s festivities as a Cheers for Charity Social honoring the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation. For more than 40 years, the foundation has focused its grant activities on education, youth development, and medical research. Jacobson’s generous donations to Pinellas County organizations have left a tremendously positive impact on our community, and his legacy will be honored as the foundation continues to change the lives of those in need.
On Friday, November 30th, the Cheers for Charity Social will be held at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach from 7 – 10 pm. Seats are limited for this portion of Feast on the Beach, so if benefitting local charities while enjoying signature cocktails, wine sampling, craft beer, local restaurant booths, and live entertainment sounds like a good time to you, be sure to snag a ticket before it’s too late!
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Following the Cheers for Charity Social is the Wine & Seafood Festival itself, taking place on Saturday, December 1st, from 1 – 5:30 pm at Pier 60 Park. Over 300 varieties of wine will be available for sampling, along with fresh, local cuisine from the best restaurants on Clearwater Beach. The high-energy band Kingpin will be providing live entertainment as you stroll along the tents and sip on some fine wines. Your favorite wines will be available for purchase at nearly 15% off regular retail pricing at the Beach Retail Tent, so don’t forget to take advantage of the deals and bring home a bottle!
Feast on the Beach Wine & Seafood Festival wraps up on Sunday, December 2nd, with an incredible craft beer spread and the first ever Grouper Smackdown! This portion of the event will be taking place from 12 – 5:30 pm at Pier 60 Park. Over 30 delicious craft brews will be available, and you can throw back some pints as you watch local chefs compete in the Grouper Smackdown for a $1,000 prize! The best part? The winner is People’s Choice, so you get to sample the mouthwatering creations and cast your vote for whoever you think should take home the blue ribbon. Wind down the weekend and watch the sunset as the events wrap up with a concert by Bay area band Danfield right off the beautiful sugar sand beaches of Clearwater!
If your weekend’s calendar is clear, you’d better make it out to the inaugural – and unforgettable – Feast on the Beach. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. To stay in the loop on the latest and greatest events in the 727area, join our network today and never miss out on another perfect weekend!
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