Taste your way through hundreds of wines, spirits and gourmet samples from Georgia’s finest chefs! Stroll through The Market Place, dance the night away at The Launch Party and more! Pick the events you want to join, or get the whole package and make the weekend amazing!
Updated Mar. 4, 2025
Updated Mar. 10, 2025
Join us as we kick off the Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival at Table at the Lake with an exclusive evening featuring Joe Coughlin, Winemaker at Rombauer Vineyards.
This intimate meet & greet will feature:
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Secure your spot for this one-night-only event and toast to an unforgettable start to the Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival weekend!
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Treat your mind and body well while enjoying the festival!
IV Wellness Solutions provides a comprehensive infusion treatment that will keep you feeling your best as you enjoy all the goodies the festival has to offer. Each 1-hour session is limited to six people. Choose from an all-inclusive package and select the add-ons you prefer including Toradol Headache Relief, Zofran and B12 Energy Boost.
Sessions are one hour long and are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Toradol add-ons must be requested at time of registration.
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This event is exclusive to festival sponsors. The dinner features an elegant five-course meal. Each course is expertly paired with a selection from this year’s featured winemaker, Rombauer Vineyards.
Cocktails at 5:15pm. Dinner begins promptly at 5:45pm.
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Craft beer meets vine-ripened flavors in an evening filled with laughter, stories, and unforgettable culinary artistry. At the heart of the event, New Belgium Brewery takes center stage with a curated selection of craft beers, each showcasing its bold and distinct flavor. Complementing these brews is a culinary experience featuring premium cuts paired with freshly harvested crops, creating a menu as rich as it is memorable.
The Hops & Vine Dinner celebrates exceptional flavors, the dedication of local artisans, and the land that nurtures it all. Join us to indulge, savor, and connect at this extraordinary gathering.
SPONSORED BY: New Belgium Brewing
The Launch Party is where the action begins! Guests will dance the night away in our luxurious custom-themed cocktail lounge co-hosted by Lake Oconee's renowned Black Sheep Interiors.
Been a while since you rocked your favorite belt buckle & boots? Well, it's time to spit shine that leather and mend your threads for the Boots & Bow Ties themed Launch Party! Live entertainment will be provided by Will Slater & The 53 - a powerhouse southern country rock band from the foothills of northeastern Georgia. Select chefs and restaurants will present savory bites and sweet hors d'oeuvre. So, kick up your heels and get ready for a night of dancing, cocktails and dessert!
Taking the celebration to a new level, Burned Brims and Brackish will have booths allowing guests to purchase custom hats and unique one-of-a-kind bow ties.
Three beverage vouchers are included with your ticket.
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This exclusive event showcases some of the hottest cars on the road today! Get behind the wheel of these driving machines and see what all the hype is about. Representatives from MotorCars of Atlanta will be on-hand to demonstrate the features & appointments behind these legendary and beautifully designed vehicles.
Attendance is limited! Drivers must provide valid insurance and drivers license.
Although The Ride & Drive reservations are now closed, Motorcars of Atlanta may accommodate walk-up test drives at the resort's front Drive.
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Shop ‘til you drop at The Market Place. Spend Saturday browsing our handpicked vendors featuring unique art, clothing, specialty food items, cutlery, jewelry and more.
Complimentary Bloody Marys graciously provided by Cathead Distillery.
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Have lunch overlooking the lake while you sip an ice-cold craft beer or a signature cocktail. Enjoy live music as you Indulge in the smokiest, best tasting BBQ the region has to offer!
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Get ready to take notes! Melanie Schneider brings a glass, no - a carafe full of technique and tips to help hone your mixology skills. Attendees of Melanie's class will leave with a better understanding of how to add that extra something that takes your cocktail creations to the next level.
Attendees will have the pleasure of tasting and learning the secrets behind creating these flavorful cocktails:
Bee's Knees
Rancho Rose Water
Old Fashioned
Thank you to Cathead Distillery, Templeton Bourbon, and Gran Centenario Plata for their generous contributions that helped make this event possible!
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The Oconee Cellar will guide guests through the flavors and nuance behind an astounding collection of highly rated wines. With over a decade of service providing fine wines and spirits, The Oconee Cellar's team has a earned significant degree of knowledge which their clientele have learned to trust.
The Private Wine Tasting will feature select wines from Silver Oak and Twomey wineries. Guests will enjoy tasting and learning about:
SPONSORED BY: The Oconee Cellar
The Grand Tasting is the centerpiece of the food and wine festival. Your ticket includes delicious food from local and regional chefs, fabulous wines plus local brews & spirits all for your tasting pleasure! The Grand Tasting features a charity auction, including trips to unique destinations, gourmet dinners, sporting packages and more. We’ll have over 200 wines and spirits for tasting!
Atlanta native and rising star Christian Yancey will perform live at The Grand Tasting! Since relocating to Nashville, Christian has released two new singles, the rhythmic Hatin' Missin' You from 2023 and the soulful Damned if You Do.
Thomas Arvid will present live painting at The Grand Tasting.
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The auction features an exciting array of destination vacations, gourmet dinners, sporting packages and much more! All proceeds support local children’s charities.
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