Presented by Publix

UNwineD in Panama City Beach at Aaron Bessant Park. Spend the weekend tasting craft beer, wine, and spirits while sampling cuisine from renowned area chefs and local eateries. At its heart, UNwineD presented by Publix is a stylish garden party that showcases the best of the region. A portion of all ticket sales will benefit the Make-A-Wish, Heartland Animal Rescue and Beach Care Services charities.

Southern Living Kickoff Party
Friday, March 28 at 6:00pm

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 kick off the weekend event. Only 250 tickets are sold to the Kickoff Party and include admission to the entire weekend of events.

-- Entry to the Preview Party on Friday
-- Early entry (at noon) to the Grand Afternoon Tasting on Saturday
-- "Meet with Mimosas"
-- Gi ft bag with commemorative UNwineD tasting glasses
-- You must be 21 or older to attend the Friday night event.
Price: $195
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Meet the Chef & Sommelier

Kelsey Barnard Clark
Born and raised in Dothan, Alabama, Kelsey Barnard Clark has developed an impressive resume, as the fifth woman and first southerner to win the title of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” the sole fan favorite following her season 16 win, and a 2024 James Beard Award James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist for Best Chef: South. After working in several Michelin-star restaurants in New York City, including Café Boulud under Gavin Kaysen and Dovetail under John Fraser, Kelsey returned to historic downtown Dothan to open her namesake restaurant and catering company, KBC, which serve her signature southern-French cuisine inspired by family recipes and classic French techniques. In August 2021, her debut cookbook Southern Grit hit shelves, and her highly-anticipated, follow-up book, Southern Get-Togethers, pegged to entertaining and hosting came out in the Fall of 2024.

Michael Green
Hearing Michael speak about wine and food is like witnessing a sensory explosion! With a spellbinding speaking style, Michael has an extraordinary ability to connect with audiences through storytelling. With his vast epicurean knowledge, Michael’s enthusiasm for food and wine is contagious — electrifying audiences with stories that inspire, delight, and resonate for years to come. Michael Green is a highly sought-after event host, food and wine curator, and television personality with numerous appearances on MSNBC, CNN, The Today Show, and The Food Network. With a client list that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to startups, his expertise in food and wine is unrivaled. For more than 20 years, Michael served as the food and wine consultant for Gourmet, before going on to become wine curator for The Moth and a food, drink, and travel consultant to Departures. As an engaging storyteller, Michael has spoken at more than 50 food and wine festivals, including Naples Wine Festival and The South Beach Wine and Food Festival. He is also the creator of Wine Lovers, a musical that played on cruise ships around the world. Michael is a proud graduate of the High School of Performing Arts and graduated Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Virginia.