The 25th Annual Coconut Grove Food & Wine Festival

Contact: Cynthia Bettner CEO/ Festival Director786.355.4800C_bettner@yahoo.com

GET READY!THE 25th COCONUT GROVE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES OUR BAHAMIAN CULTURE & HERITAGE MARCH 19TH & 20TH 2022

FEATURING A KICK OFF IN HISTORIC ELIZABETH VIRRICK PARK COME GOOMBAY WITH US!!

MIAMI – The Coconut Grove Food and Wine Festival will toast its 25th anniversary next March 19-20 2022 with a new twist on the popular event. We will be celebrating our Bahamian Heritage, Culture and roots with Island food, Caribbean music, R& B, Junkanoo Colorful Costumed Dancers, Stilt Walkers and more.

The two-day Festival which begins on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 with all activities located inn Historic Elizabeth Virrick Park which will be the Main Gate Entrance to all festival activities.

The Festival extends thru Sunday March 20th -1pm to 6pm - the park will be filled with delicious food and spirits, wine and non- alcoholic drinks, along with arts and crafts, free samplings, health and fitness vendors. Also great entertainment. This is an experience you can’t miss.

Starting Saturday be sure to bring your appetite to Saturday’s festivities where guest’s will enjoy all of the activities at Elizabeth Virrick Park, plus signature dishes from Miami’s best High-end restaurants as well as a variety of fine wine, spirits and craft beers and live music.

A select number of tickets will also be sold for VIP the 21 and over. The VIP area is for individuals who want to enjoy a more exclusive area which includes complimentary tastings.

In honor of the Festival’s 26th Anniversary, general admission tickets are just $10.00 per person. Guests also may purchase the “GROVE Deal” package for $25.00 per person, which includes general admission and four drink tickets good for alcohol and non-alcohol beverages. VIP tickets are $75.00 per person. A portion of the proceeds from The Coconut Grove Food and Wine Festival will go towards various charities situated in the Village West District House and other non-profits we support.

“I wanted to do things a little differently in honor of our 26th Anniversary, as we have so many baby boomers here” says Cynthia Bettner, founder of Miami Taste of Brickell. “We were able to add a Bahamian twist which celebrates our Heritage here in Coconut Grove.

Transportation is not a problem getting to the festival. We are a walk into event – we are only 2 blocks from Douglas Metrorail, there will be free shuttles to the event which will be provided by FREEBIES & City of Miami Trolley Service. For more information on the event, including tickets, directions and parking, please visit www.coconutgrovefoodandwine.com. Contact 786-355-4800

ACCEPTING VENDORS AND SPONSORS NOW!!

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About the Coconut Grove Food & Wine Festival – COME GOOMBAY WITH US !!

ALL THE ISLAND WILL BE THERE JAMAICA, TRINADAD, CAYMAN ISLAND AND OTHERS.

The Coconut Grove Food & Wine Festival will be held on starting on Saturday, March 19th & 20th 2022. Main Gate entrance and Festivities are at Elizabeth Virrick Park located at 3255 Plaza Street, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 –) Saturday begins from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Saturday ,kicks off with free activities including arts and crafts, health and fitness vendors, an automotive showcase, Saturday and Sunday is 1pm to 6pm - Enjoy Caribbean Delights, plus signature dishes from Miami’s best high-end restaurants as well as a variety of fine wine, spirits and craft beer, plus giveaways and live music. Food and Wine Festival please call 786.355.4800 or c_bettner@yahoo.com www.coconutgrovefoodandwine.com