With the help of island purveyors, restaurants and retailers, founder Denis Toner created what would become one of the most prestigious events of its kind. When the first vintners arrived to the island and bottles were uncorked, a magical tradition was launched. The festival now draws over 3000 attendees to the island for this annual spring fête and boasts a continually growing family of vintners, wineries, renowned chefs and restaurants.

Today, the NWF marks the awakening of the island when restaurants, galleries, activities and tours open for the season. The Grey Lady, our nickname for the island, is known as a culinary destination. The NWF Luminaries are honored to visit, many return and every year new talent arrives to partake. Still, the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival remains boutique in style and intimate in its setting, true to its original roots.

The Nantucket Wine & Food Festival Charitable Foundation is the charitable arm of this annual island festival. We recognize how vital the community is to our annual events and are committed to supporting the Nantucket Island Community, its history and its natural resources. For more information on our non-profit and others that we support, please see our Charitable Giving page.

Schedule Of Events

May 15,2024

5:00pm - 8:00pm-Grey Lady Welcome Reception
Cost: $200
Location : White Elephant Deck, 50 Easton Street

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm-Stars, Sips And Sweets
Cost:$100.00
Location : Maria Mitchell Association Loines Observatory At 59 Milk Street

May 16,2024

12:00pm - 2:00pm - Pol Roger Champagne Luncheon
Cost:$295
Location : White Elephant Ballroom, 19 North Water Street

1:00pm - 2:30pm-Lingua Franca – GWIGH Wine Tasting
Cost: $175
Location : Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

1:30pm - 3:00pm - Donelan Family Wines – GWIGH Tasting
Location:Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

2:00pm - 3:30pm - Caviar And Bubbles – An Italian Love Affair
Location : Straight Wharf Restaurant, 6 Harbor Square, Nantucket

6:30pm - 9:30pm - Harbor Gala
Cost: $350
Location:White Elephant Main Tent, 50 Easton Street

May 17,2024

10:00am - 11:30am - The Rosé Brunch – En Provence
Cost:$200
Location: White Elephant Main Tent, 50 Easton Street

11:00am - 12:30pm - Groth Vineyards  And  Winery – GWIGH Tasting
Location: Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

12:00pm - 1:30pm - Le Grand Fromage – Wine  And  Cheese Seminar
Cost:$175
Location: White Elephant Deck

11:00am - 12:30pm - Allegrini – GWIGH Wine Tasting
Cost:$175
Location:Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

11:00am - 12:30pm - SHUCK IT! Oyster  And  Wine Seminar
Location:White Elephant Shoreline Tent, 50 Easton Street    

11:30am - 1:30pm - Backroads Of Burgundy” Luncheon
Location : White Elephant Ballroom, 19 North Water Street

1:00pm - 2:30pm - Bubbles  And  Claws – Champagne  And  Lobster Luncheon
Cost:$250
Location:  The White Elephant Main Tent, 50 Easton Street

2:00pm - 3:30pm - Pinot Noir World Tour
Location:White Elephant Shoreline/Lawn

3:00pm - 4:00pm - Woodford Reserve Bourbon Masterclass
Location:Maria Mitchell

3:00pm - 4:30pm - Passport: Wine  And  Cheese Around The World
Location : White Elephant Deck

3:00pm - 4:30pm - Susana Balbo – GWIGH Wine Tasting
Cost:$175
Location:Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

3:30pm - 5:00pm - Nino Negri GWIGH Tasting: A Mountain Nebbiolo
Location : Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

3:00pm - 4:30pm - Hitchhiking Through Napa Valley With Kevin Zraly
Cost:$225
Location:White Elephant Ballroom 19 North Water Street

3:30pm - 5:00pm - VIK – Chilean GWIGH Wine Tasting
Cost:$195
Location:Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

4:00pm - 5:30pm - Judgement Of Paris
Location :White Elephant Main Tent, 50 Easton Street


5:00pm - 6:00pm - Don Julio Tequila Masterclass
Cost: $75
Location:Maria Mitchell

5:30pm - 7:30pm - ASADO
Location :White Elephant Shoreline/Lawn, 50 Easton Street

7:00pm - 10:00pm - Fattoria Dei Barbi Brunello GWIGH Dinner With Lydia Shire
Location :Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

7:00pm - 10:00pm - Opus One – GWIGH Wine Dinner
Location :Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)


7:00pm - 10:00pm - Domaine Christian Moreau Père Et Fils – GWIGH Dinner With Chatham Bars Inn  
Location :Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

7:00pm - 10:00pm - Château Troplong Mondot – GWIGH Bordeaux Dinner With Les Belles Perdrix
Location :Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

7:00pm - 10:00pm - Ceretto Wine GWIGH Dinner With Piazza Duomo
Location :Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

9:00am - 10:30am - Breakfast With Alex Gambal
Cost: $95
Location:White Elephant Deck

May 18,2024

11:00am - 12:30pm - Napa Tasting GWIGH- Cuvaison Winery  And  Brandlin Estates
Cost:$175
Location:Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

11:00am - 12:30pm - The Mascot Tasting
Location:Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)  

11:30am - 1:30pm - Grand Tastings: Session 1 (Saturday)
Cost:$250
Location:White Elephant Main Tent, 50 Easton Street

12:00pm - 2:00pm - "Taking It To The Banks" Bordeaux Luncheon
Cost: $295
Location:White Elephant Residences, Ballroom: 19 N Water Street

1:00pm - 3:00pm - Lobster "Glambake"
Cost: $200
Location: Nantucket Hotel

3:00pm - 5:00pm - Grand Tastings: Session 2 (Saturday)
Location :White Elephant Main Tent, 50 Easton Street

3:30pm - 5:00pm - The Art Of The Blend – Bordeaux Blends, Beyond Bordeaux
Cost:$175
Location:White Elephant Ballroom 19 North Water Street

7:00pm - 10:00pm - Domaine Du Pegau Châteauneuf-Du-Pape – GWIGH Dinner With Camphor
Location:Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

7:00pm - 10:00pm - Château De Chamirey – GWIGH Burgundy Dinner
Location:Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

7:00pm -10:00pm - Continuum Estates – GWIGH Dinner With Sofra And Urban Hearth
Location:Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

7:00pm - 10:00pm - Almaviva – Chilean Wine GWGH Dinner With Mariposa
Location:Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

7:00pm - 10:00pm - Château Pichon Baron – GWIGH Wine Dinner With David Daniels
Location:Private Residence (Address Will Be Emailed To You 1 Week Prior To Event)

7:00pm - 10:00pm - Far Niente Dinner
Location:White Elephant Ballroom 19 North Water Street

May 19,2024

10:30am - 12:00pm - Yappy Hour With Tito’s! For NISHA (With Love.)
Cost:$25
Location:Maria Mitchell

11:00 Am - 1:00 Pm - Cocktail Jazz Brunch   
Cost:$150
Location:White Elephant Ballroom 19 North Water Street

1:30pm - 4:00pm - Grand Tastings: Session 3 (Sunday)
Cost:$200
Location:White Elephant Ballroom 19 North Water Street

Date : May15-19,2024

Location : Various Venues In Nantucket, MA

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