Naples Wine & Jazz Festival

Enjoy a two-day festival of wine, food, music and friends at Cambier Park in beautiful Naples, Florida on Friday, March 29th & Saturday, March 30th.
http://www.winejazzfestival.com

In partnership with the City of Naples, the Wine & Jazz Festival presented by Audi Naples, will take place in the heart of beautiful Naples, Florida at Cambier Park on Friday, March 29, 2013 and Saturday, March 30, 2013.

Guests will have the opportunity to taste and purchase more than 120+ international and domestic wine varieties. Tony’s Off Third Wine & Pastry Shop is the official wine retailer and will assist with tastings & purchases.

Festival guests will also enjoy interacting firsthand with wine makers and brand experts, expanding their wine knowledge and discovering the blends that best suit their taste. To complement the wine, six choice Naples restaurants will be on site selling their gourmet specialties. Live jazz musicians will provide entertainment during the event.

Beer lovers will enjoy several interactive and educational presentations by Suzanne Wolcott, a beer sommelier with Goose Island Beer Company. She will feature two of their iconic brands - Sophie & Matilda - for beer tastings and food pairing assistance.

The relaxed park setting provides the perfect opportunity for everyone from wine enthusiasts to novices to walk away with a new appreciation for wine.

Festival hours are Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5:00 p.m. Friday night ticket sales end at 8:00 p.m. and alcohol sampling and sales end at 9:00 p.m. Saturday ticket sales end at 4:00 p.m. and alcohol sampling and sales end at 5:00 p.m. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Next Generation Playground at Cambier Park and Gulfshore Playhouse.

Adult Wine Tasting Tickets are $35 in advance (purchased online) and $50 at the door. Admission includes a souvenir wine glass, 10 tastings, and food and wine demonstrations and musical entertainment. Additional tasting coupons may be purchased at the event.

Designated Driver Tickets are $15 in advance or at the door. This ticket includes two non- alcoholic drinks, food and wine seminars, access to cooking demos, musical entertainment and a souvenir wine glass upon departure. Attendees under 21 are admitted for free when accompanied by a paid adult.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.winejazzfestival.com, or at Tony’s Off Third, Audi Naples and the Norris Center or by phone at 877-772-5425. Phone center hours are 9:00am to 10:00pm eastern time – 7 days a week.

Tickets will also be available for purchase on-site the day of the festival if tickets are still available. There are no refunds and the festival takes place rain or shine. Parking is available in designated public parking spaces including parking garages on 8th Street South and 6th Avenue South.

In addition to Audi Naples, the Wine & Jazz Festival partners and sponsors include the City of Naples, Tony’s Off Third Wine & Pastry Shop in Old Naples and the Goose Island brands.

***A portion of proceeds will benefit the Next Generation Playground at Cambier Park and Gulfshore Playhouse.***