2026 Event Schedule
Friday - September 4, 2026
9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Official Wine Store Hours
Take your favorite bottle of wine home! Featuring participating festival wines. Located next to the Moody Gardens Hotel Lobby.
4-6 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Start your weekend off right with complimentary beverages from sampling activations by Stella Artois, Hornitos Tequila, Southside Gin, and Freakshow!
6-8 p.m.
White Linen Seafood Extravaganza
Sample varietals from participating wineries.
An evening of refined indulgence. Delight in a stand-and-taste culinary experience featuring top-tier chefs as they present sensational seafood dishes. Each creation is expertly paired with select varietals from the world’s premier wine regions.
Dress Code: White Linen Attire
8-10 p.m.
Wine’d Down
Transition to a more relaxing atmosphere, “wine’d down” as you enjoy a complimentary beverage accompanied by live entertainment.
Saturday - September 5, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Restorative Yoga
9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Official Wine Store Hours
Take your favorite bottle of wine home! Featuring participating festival wines. Located next to the Moody Gardens Hotel Lobby.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Beck Brunch & Bubbles
Featuring a complimentary Graham Beck mimosa! Brunch not included
2-4 p.m.
Shucks & Shiner Exclusive Event
This experience is limited to the first 150 ticket purchasers! Coastal oysters paired with Shiner Vodka craft cocktails
5-8 p.m.
Penguins & Pinot: Grand Tasting at the Aquarium
Sample varietals from participating wineries.
A delightful evening awaits at this stand-and-taste event as you tour the Oceans of the World with wine and spirit tastings, food bites from Gulf Coast restaurants, and marine animal encounters. This experience will take you to new depths!
7-9:30 p.m.
Tini’s & Bikinis Pool Party
Sip on martinis and a complimentary sample of On The Rocks, Landshark Vodka Selzter, and Black Twist Hard Coffee espresso martinis poolside with live music by Mambo Jazz Kings!
9:30-11 p.m.
Wine’d Down
Enjoy fantastic live entertainment with the opportunity to relax, chill out or kick up your heels and dance.
Sunday - September 6, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Restorative Yoga
9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Official Wine Store Hours
Take your favorite bottle of wine home! Featuring participating festival wines. Located next to the Moody Gardens Hotel Lobby.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Beck Brunch & Bubbles
Featuring a complimentary Graham Beck mimosa! Brunch not included
5-7 p.m.
McPherson Cellars Wine Paired Dinner at Shearn’s
Enjoy an exceptional wine-paired dinner with Texas winery McPherson Cellars.