Nantucket Wine Festival: May 13 17, 2015

Nantucket Wine FestivalLocated on the island of Nantucket, this boutique experience of world class wines and award winning food will forever change you. Over the past 18 years, the Nantucket Wine Festival has become one of the most celebrated wine and food events in the country. Preliminary ticket sales for select NWF 2015 Events will begin on November 15, 2014. The full schedule of 2015 events will be available on January 15, 2015. Get your tickets early! Must be 21 or older to purchase tickets to events that include wine or spirits. Valid ID required for entry. The Opening Reception, Harbor Gala, La Fête and Grand Tastings are the heart and soul of the five-day Nantucket Wine Festival island experience. [divider type="divider"]

Event Schedule:

Wednesday May 13, 2015

Code Event Description Time Price Tickets
REC-01

Welcome Reception

Let the festivities begin! Join us at the Welcome Reception to welcome our chefs and winemakers to the island for the 19th Annual Nantucket Wine Festival.

5:00pm - 7:30pm
$100.00

Thursday May 14, 2015

Code Event Description Time Price Tickets
SPEV-01

Acker Merrall VIP Experience

This special package offers a grande marque experience for the sophisticated wine aficionado. VIPs will have access to an exceptional list of Grand Cru and benchmark wines at an exclusive Bordeaux Wine Luncheon and Grand Cru Burgundy Tasting presented by Acker Merrall & Condit’s CEO, John Kapon. Acker Merrall is the world’s largest auction house and America’s oldest wine merchant. In addition to the exclusive wine dinner and seminar, VIPs are invited to attend NWF’s most prestigious events: The Harbor Gala and La Fête.

  $2,800.00
GALA-VIP

Harbor Gala - VIP

Celebrate with a glass of Veuve Clicquot as you arrive an hour before the others. Your Harbor Gala VIP ticket gives you early access to the vintners and chefs who are featured at this exclusive event.

This signature event exemplifies the elegance and decadence of the Nantucket Wine Festival. Enjoy 40 exquisite wine pairings in a Harbor setting. Renowned winemakers from around the world present their wines perfectly paired with dishes created by award-winning chefs from Nantucket, Boston, New York and beyond.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Enjoy special Holiday Pricing of $265 for the Harbor Gala VIP, through January 14, 2015. Regular pricing is $295 per ticket.

5:00pm - 9:00pm
$265.00
GALA

Harbor Gala

This signature event exemplifies the elegance and decadence of the Nantucket Wine Festival. Enjoy 40 exquisite wine pairings in a Harbor setting. Renowned winemakers from around the world present their wines perfectly paired with dishes created by award-winning chefs from Nantucket, Boston, New York and beyond.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Enjoy special Holiday Pricing of $195 for the Harbor Gala, through January 14, 2015. Regular pricing is $225 per ticket.

6:00pm - 9:00pm
$195.00
SPEV-02

1945 Historic 70 Year Anniversary Dinner

No vintage in the post-World War era has a reputation as great as 1945. Its legendary status is well deserved based solely on the quality of the wines, but the fact that it is the “victory” vintage following World War II only adds to its luster. 1945 was a remarkably good vintage for virtually every wine region in the world, but it was especially great for Claret. Join us for a once in lifetime dinner celebrating one of the greatest vintages Bordeaux has ever produced.

8:00pm - 11:30pm
$4,500.00

Friday May 15, 2015

Code Event Description Time Price Tickets
CUL-01

Breakfast on the Harbor - Friday

Start your day off right with Breakfast on the Harbor. The Culinary Tent comes alive with the smell of fresh brewed coffee, teas, omelet bar, juice bar, yogurt bar, and artisan samples featuring amazing breads and pastries from Pain D’Avignon. Watch guest chefs up on the Culinary Stage demonstrating their favorite breakfast recipes.

8:30am - 11:30am
$35.00
CUL-03

All-Access Culinary Tent - Friday

The All-Access Culinary Tent Pass gives you access to Breakfast on the Harbor and the Culinary Marketplace on Friday. One-time fee - come and go as you please all day long!

8:30am - 5:00pm
$60.00
CUL-02

Culinary Marketplace - Friday

If you love "all things food," this is a "must do" stop at the NWF. Amongst the most engaging and interactive events of 2015, the Culinary Marketplace features live cooking demonstrations by local, regional and national chefs; exhibitors and vendors offering artisan food samples; book-signings by major wine critics, chefs and authors; and interactive activations.

1:00pm - 5:00pm
$35.00

Saturday May 16, 2015

Code Event Description Time Price Tickets
CUL-06

All-Access Culinary Tent - Saturday

The All-Access Culinary Tent Pass gives you access to Breakfast on the Harbor and the Culinary Marketplace on Saturday. One-time fee - come and go as you please all day long!

8:30am - 5:00pm
$60.00
CUL-04

Breakfast on the Harbor - Saturday

Start your day off right with Breakfast on the Harbor. The Culinary Tent comes alive with the smell of fresh brewed coffee, teas, omelet bar, juice bar, yogurt bar, and artisan samples featuring amazing breads and pastries from Pain D’Avignon. Watch guest chefs up on the Culinary Stage demonstrating their favorite breakfast recipes.

8:30am - 11:30am
$35.00
GT-01

The Grand Tastings: Session 1

Experience over 600 different wines from over 150 prestigious wineries from around the globe. The Grand Tastings are the heart and soul of the Nantucket Wine Festival. Every year we feature new and exciting wineries, as well as many returning festival favorites. Enjoy artisan foods and gourmet delicacies to complement this extravagant wine tasting event.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Enjoy special Holiday Pricing of $110 for The Grand Tastings: Session 1, through January 14, 2015. Regular pricing is $130 per ticket.

12:00pm - 2:00pm
$110.00
CUL-05

Culinary Marketplace - Saturday

If you love "all things food," this is a "must do" stop at the NWF. Amongst the most engaging and interactive events of 2015, the Culinary Marketplace features live cooking demonstrations by local, regional and national chefs; exhibitors and vendors offering artisan food samples; book-signings by major wine critics, chefs and authors; and interactive activations.

1:00pm - 5:00pm
$35.00
GT-02VIP

The Grand Tastings: Session 2 VIP

A lot can happen in a half hour…. VIP ticketholders enjoy early access and crowd-free connections. Your ticket gives you a half hour jumpstart on this decadent experience.

The Grand Tastings are the heart and soul of the Nantucket Wine Festival. Experience over 600 different wines from over 150 prestigious wineries from around the globe.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Enjoy special Holiday Pricing of $155 for The Grand Tastings: Session 2 VIP, through January 14, 2015. Regular pricing is $175 per ticket.

3:00pm - 5:30pm
$155.00
GT-02

The Grand Tastings: Session 2

The Grand Tastings are the heart and soul of the Nantucket Wine Festival. Experience over 600 different wines from over 150 prestigious wineries from around the globe.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Enjoy special Holiday Pricing of $135 for The Grand Tastings: Session 2, through January 14, 2015. Regular pricing is $155 per ticket.

3:30pm - 5:30pm
$135.00
FETE

La Fête

A Wine Dinner like no other…20 Renowned Winemakers and Vintners, 25 Sommeliers, Celebrity Chefs, and Wine Experts including New York Times Wine Critic Eric Asimov and Acker Merrall CEO John Kapon, along with hundreds of bottles of the finest wines in the world.… We bring you La Fête.

7:00pm - 11:00pm
$500.00

Sunday May 17, 2015

Code Event Description Time Price Tickets
GT-03VIP

The Grand Tastings: Session 3 VIP

A lot can happen in a half hour…. VIP ticketholders enjoy early access and crowd-free connections. Your ticket gives you a half hour jumpstart on this decadent experience.

The Grand Tastings are the heart and soul of the Nantucket Wine Festival. Experience over 600 different wines from over 150 prestigious wineries from around the globe.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Enjoy special Holiday Pricing of $130 for The Grand Tastings: Session 3 VIP, through January 14, 2015. Regular pricing is $150 per ticket.

12:00pm - 2:30pm
$130.00
GT-03

The Grand Tastings: Session 3

The Grand Tastings are the heart and soul of the Nantucket Wine Festival. Experience over 600 different wines from over 150 prestigious wineries from around the globe.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Enjoy special Holiday Pricing of $110 for The Grand Tastings: Session 3, through January 14, 2015. Regular pricing is $130 per ticket.