Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival
March 19-22, 2026
At The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee
A three-day food and wine festival in Georgia featuring over 200 wines from vintners across the globe as well as the most sought-after international liquors for your tasting pleasure. The festival highlights our region’s most creative chefs and culinary talent and includes an eclectic mix of performers and visual artists. Lake Oconee provides a scenic backdrop for this fabulous lakeside food and wine festival.
Festival Events
Fri.
The Bourbon & Bites Dinner
A five-course dinner featuring five distinct expressions of bourbon.
Sun.
Brunchissimo
End your amazing weekend with an exquisite, expansive brunch buffet at Amore del Lago!
2026
Featured Vintner
Pine Ridge Vineyards
Pine Ridge Vineyards was founded with a bold vision — to defy convention by planting vineyards on steep, rugged slopes instead of the valley floor...
Discover Pine Ridge »2026
Featured Distillery
Horse Soldier
Saddle up for a taste of bourbon with a backbone. Crafted by the elite Green Berets who served on horseback post-9/11, this award-winning bourbon balances rugged history with a smooth, wheated flavor...
Details Coming Soon »2026
Featured Distillery
Four Roses
Uncork a legend at the festival with Four Roses Bourbon. From its romantic 1888 origins to its unique 10-recipe craft, this high-rye favorite delivers a perfectly balanced, award-winning floral and spicy finish...
Details Coming Soon »Where to Stay
Ticket + Resort Packages
Relive the Festival
Festival Photo Galleries
The Charity Auction
Vacation Packages | Fine Art | Golf Packages | Jewelry | Collectibles | Sports Memorabilia
Proceeds from the Festival and The Charity Auction go to support the festival’s nonprofit beneficiaries. To date, the Festival has donated over $2,000,000 to nonprofit organizations!
