February 2nd through February 4th, the Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival at the Coastline Convention Center in downtown Wilmington NC features three days of great fun.
The festival opens with a gala-style ‘Grand Tasting’ Friday evening, February 2nd, 7-10 p.m. and has been dubbed “the perfect date.” Guests will delight in an abundance of heavy catered hors d’oeuvres as Jazz Saxophonist “Benny Hill & The Benny Hill Quartet.” Dance under the lights of the Eiffel Tower in the Grand Hall.
Regional vintners, chocolatiers, and specialty food purveyors will present products for tasting and sale while artisans, a caricaturist and photo booth add extra fun. Returning – Beer & Comedy Lounge in the Riverview Room with 7:15 PM Early Show & 8:30 PM Late Show featuring ‘Basile the Comedian.’
The festival returns on Saturday and Sunday for two casual delight-filled days. Carolina wineries, signature chocolatiers, and fine artisans present products for sale.
Visitors try sips and nibbles as they explore shops along the European Street-styled Marketplace while enjoying music from a variety of Acoustical-styled performances by Artists playing from a variety of musical genres in the Grand Hall and/or Culinary Demonstrations at the Chef Skip Laskody Demonstration Stage Sponsored by Farmin on Front, Wilmington’s NEW Urban-style Grocery located on North Front Street in Wilmington. Demonstrations are at scheduled times by show favorites, GAMMS, Taste the Olive and Farmin’ on Front and more!
Wine will be available by the glass, bottle or case. Chocolate and specialty food vendors will have sweets and savories available by the box, the slice, or the pound. Festival-goers can enjoy their purchases on-site or send them to our Concierge Booth for storage until they depart for home.
