Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens
August 30 - September 1 

 

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Cheers to a wonderful weekend of wine, food, live music, fireworks and fun on Galveston Island. 
Special activities are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday; so wine lovers plan your itinerary, 
book your hotel and make it a weekend to remember!  

Chef & Wine Experts
Guy Stout, The Cowboy Sommelier

Friday, August 30

WELCOME RECEPTION
​Hotel Lobby Bar
4 – 6 p.m.

Start your weekend off right with complimentary beverages from sampling activations by our event sponsors. (Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive). 

SEVEN-ON-SEVEN SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA
Moody Gardens Hotel, Viewfinders Terrace
6 – 8 p.m.

This event is a unique stand and taste experience in which seven top-tier chefs, including Chef David Cordúa from The Lymbar, and more will duel to create sensational dishes, each paired with a choice from seven of the world’s finest wine regions.

The Line Up Will Headline Wined Down

Saturday, Sept. 2

RESTORATIVE YOGA 
Moody Gardens Fitness Center
8:30 a.m.

Start the day refreshed and ready with an hour-long yoga session lead by Yoga Instructor Jim Turner (Exclusive for Moody Gardens Hoel guests).

BRUNCH AND BUBBLES 
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us for a wonderful brunch with a complimentary mimosa!
(Moody Gardens Hotelguest exclusive). Reservations encouraged

LUXURY WINE TASTING
Vineyards Around the World Luxury Wine Tasting
4 - 5:30 pm
Book early! This tasting is only available to the first 200 guests who purchase a hotel room package.

BILLARDS & BEER
Garden Caye, Moody Gardens Hotel Lobby  
4 - 5:30 pm
Don't wait. This tasting is has limited availability for the first 200 guests who purchase a hotel room package!

PENGUINS & PINOT: GRAND TASTING
Aquarium Pyramid
6 – 9 p.m.

A delightful evening awaits as you tour the oceans of the world with wine, chef presentations, and marine animal encounters all along the way. Stop at the South Atlantic as the penguins create special paintings with the opportunity for you to purchase art with proceeds donated to ocean conservation. Next, you’ll find yourself in the North Pacific as the seals and sea lions splash, swim, and sometimes frolic. You’ll see beautiful jellyfish, tropical fish, and close encounters with gnarly sharks as you meander through the Caribbean for a wine experience that will take you to new depths.

WINE'D DOWN AFTER HOURS
at Palm Beach with Fireworks

9 - 10 p.m.
Enjoy wine, beer or spirits and some fantastic music with the opportunity for you to relax, chill out or kick up your heels and dance. The evening wraps up with spectacular fireworks show over Offatts Bayou.

Sunday, Sept. 3

 MORNING YOGA 
Moody Gardens Fitness Center
8:30 a.m.

Start the day refreshed and ready with an hour-long yoga session lead by Yoga Instructor Jim Turner (Exclusive for Moosy Gardens Hotel guests).

BRUNCH AND BUBBLES
Café in the Park
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us for a wonderful brunch with a complimentary mimosa!
(Moody Gardens Hotelguest exclusive). Reservations encouraged

EXPLORE SOME MORE
11 a.m. – 6 p.m
Take some time to explore the Rainforest Pyramid, MG3D or 4D Theaters, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat, and other attractions. You may even want to take in a round of golf or a little spa time.

REGULAR WINE GUY SINE SEMINAR
3 p.m 

Hosted by Level 2 Sommelier Paul Miller from Gr8 Plate Hospitality. (Moody Gardens Hotel Guest Exclusive)

FREEDOM STORIES BOURBON TASTING
Moody Gardens Hotel
5 – 7 p.m. 
This special evening is a salute to the military. Enjoy an exceptional Bourbon tasting dinner inside Shearn’s with light Hors d’oeuvres while honoring guest veteran families..

   

Hotel Packages: Galveston Wine Festival


Make a weekend of it and stay at the Moody Gardens Hotel!

3-DAY: ON CLOUD WINE (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Includes 3 Events: Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza (Friday), Penguins & Pinot - Grand Tasting (Saturday), Freedom Stories and Bourbon Tasting (Sunday). 
(The first 200 guests receive admission to the Luxury Wine Tasting and Billiards and Beer event and the Regular Guy Wine Seminar.)

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2-DAY: PREMIUM (Friday and Saturday)
Includes 2 Events: Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza (Friday) and Penguins & Pinot - Grand Tasting (Saturday).

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1-DAY: ONE NIGHT GRAND (Saturday)
Includes 1 Event: Penguins & Pinot - Grand Tasting on Saturday.

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ONE NIGHT SIP AND SALUTE PACKAGE  (Sunday)
Includes 1 Event: Freedom Stories Bourbon Tasting Dinner on Sunday.

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Individual Tickets Are Available

Get ready to indulge in a sensory journey of fine wines and exquisite flavors as Moody Gardens proudly presents the Galveston Island Wine Festival. Individual event tickets are available for the Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting and Freedom Stories Bourbon Tasting. 

Those who book hotel packages will have exclusive access to the Seven on Seven Seafood Extravaganza, Welcome Reception, Champagne Brunch and will receive drink tokens and a swag bag at check-in for complimentary beverages at each of the activations happening across the property.

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