The Kalahari Food & (Not Just) Wine Festival
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Dive into the ultimate Kalahari dining experience at this year’s island-inspired celebration! Join us on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for the 4th Annual Kalahari Food & (Not Just) Wine Festival—an unforgettable afternoon filled with delicious flavors, refreshing beverages, and lively entertainment. Savor the best of Kalahari dining, featuring 75+ tastings from your favorite local and national beverage brands, live cooking demonstrations by our talented chefs, and live entertainment to keep the energy flowing. With so much to see, taste, and enjoy, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Taste All The Flavors.
Experience what makes Kalahari’s dining so special! From savory to sweet to everything in between, enjoy delicious food and signature cocktail tastings from our Kalahari restaurants and bars.
Sip On Wine, Spirits & Brews.
Sip local & savor national from more than 75 carefully selected brands! From your local favorites to the national selections we’ve all come to love. With all showcasing their finest creations, you’ll be sure to discover some new "go-to's" for happy hour and stocking the home bar cart.
Enjoy Live Music & Entertainment
Get ready to dance, sway and sing along to the rhythm of live music. With a lineup of live music and performances across the festival – you'll get to indulge in more than just flavors!
Chef Demonstrations
See the magic behind Kalahari’s diverse selection of award-winning dining as our talented chefs take the stage for exciting food demos. Don’t worry – you'll get to try it too!
Festival Ticket Options
| Ticket Includes: | VIP Admission $189 | General Admission $149 |
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| Event Admission (12PM-4PM) |
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| Souvenir Wine Glass |
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| Unique Food Sampling from Kalahari's Signature Restaurants |
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| Beverage Tastings from 75+ Beer, Wine & Spirit Vendors |
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| Interactive Cooking Demos with Kalahari Chefs |
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| Live Music & Resortwide Entertainment |
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| Silent Auction By The Nelson Family Life Foundation |
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| Instaworthy Photo Ops |
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| Raffles & Giveaways |
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| VIP Brunch Reception (10AM-11AM) |
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| Early Event Access (11AM-12PM) |
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| Priority Seating at Cooking Demos |
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$149 General Admission Pricing
Festival Admission
Souvenir Wine Glass
Unique Food Sampling from Kalahari's Signature Restaurants
Tastings from 75+ Local Vendors
Interactive Cooking Demos with Kalahari Chefs
Live Music & Resortwide Entertainment
Instaworthy Photo Ops
Raffles & Giveaways
$189 VIP Pricing
Get everything included with General Admission PLUS:
VIP Brunch Reception (10AM-11AM)
Early Event Access (11AM-12PM)
Priority Seating at Cooking Demos
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