The 10th Annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival runs Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 in WaterColor on Scenic 30A. Organizer Northwest Florida Children's Foundation (formerly Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation) has donated more than $42 million to children's charities since 2005.
What is the Harvest Wine & Food Festival schedule?
| Day | Event | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15, 6–9 pm | Vintner dinners at six 30A restaurants | $175–$325 |
| Fri Oct 16, 4–6 pm | Arborum, Alpha Omega and JCB tasting, 30A Wine Storage | $100 |
| Fri Oct 16, 7–10 pm | Harvest After Dark, Cerulean Park | $250 |
| Sat Oct 17, 1–4 pm | Grand Tasting, Cerulean Park | $195 |
| Sun Oct 18, 11 am–1 pm | Jazz Cocktail Brunch | $225 |
BigTickets adds about $13–$23 in fees per ticket.
Which events still have tickets?
As of September 29: Grand Tasting general admission, Harvest After Dark, the Friday tasting, the brunch, and the Lerner Project and Bordeaux dinners were open. Grand Tasting VIP and the Pahlmeyer, Alpha Omega, Innumero and Sign of the Dove dinners were waitlist only. Confirm at dcwaf.org before booking travel.
Where should you stay for Harvest weekend?
Stay on the quiet western end of 30A and drive in. October averages an 81°F high, 63°F low and 78°F Gulf water.
Inkwell Manor is a standalone 2-bedroom, 2-bath house in Santa Rosa Beach, sleeps 6, from $250 a night, with a private hot tub, fire pit and fenced yard for the dog. WaterColor is a short drive east. See vacationrentalsin30a.com or book on Airbnb.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Grand Tasting? Cerulean Park, 45 WaterColor Blvd W, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
Does the festival benefit a charity? Yes, the Northwest Florida Children's Foundation.
Is there a lodging discount? Newman-Dailey Resort Properties takes 15% off select properties with code HARVEST2026.
Sources: dcwaf.org/harvest-festival, dcwaf.org/schedule, bigtickets.com/e/harvestwinefoodfestival/10th-annual, accuweather.com, seatemperature.info.