Visit Panama City Beach has partnered with Southern Living magazine to add extra prestige to the festival, with Southern Living hosting an exclusive event on Friday to kickoff the weekend event.

This one-of-a-kind night offers "Top Chef" winner Kelsey Barnard Clark, custom cocktails, live music and more

Only 200 tickets will be sold to the Kickoff Party and include admission to the entire weekend of events.

You must be 21 or older to attend the Friday night event.

The Grand Afternoon Tasting

1:00pm

UNwineD officially gets underway with The Grand Afternoon Tasting. Wander from booth to booth while tasting the best craft beers, wine and spirits from around the world, and sampling delectable creations from leading chefs in the Northwest Florida area.

Browse through Art & Vendor Row filled with local shops and boutiques, and be sure to also stop by the Southern Living tent for home décor, cook books and more!

Tickets are limited to this event. 

You must be 21 or older to attend the Grand Tasting (accompanying children 12 and under is permitted).