Athens Wine Weekend
- 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA 30601
- 706-357-4444
- Presented By: The Classic Center Theatre
- Dates: May 21, 2021 - May 23, 2021
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Location: The Classic Center
- Time: Varies
- Price: Price varies depending upon event.
Get ready to sip safely, because your favorite wine event, Athens Wine Weekend, is returning to The Classic Center May 21 – May 23, 2021. Masks will be required when not eating or drinking, social distancing will be encouraged, and capacity caps will keep each event within a safe limit. Tickets are on sale now!
FRIDAY:
- Kicking off Athens Wine Weekend, Friday evening’s Amuse-Bouche will feature several of the most talented chefs from favorite local restaurants, including Butcher & Vine and George's Lowcountry Table. Guests will enjoy a sampling of their cooking artistry, all paired with the perfect wine to arouse the palate.
SATURDAY:
- Sip and sample wines from around the world at Saturday’s Grand Tasting, presented by Akins Ford of Winder, at 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. to enjoy this wide array of wines. Interested in more than just the tasting? Dive into one of the many seminars such as "Balancing Food and Wine" or "Chardonnay All Day" to expand on your knowledge of the grape and learn from the best local wine educators.
- Top off the evening with a highlight of Athens Wine Weekend, Gourmet Dinner. This incredible six-course meal is expertly prepared by The Classic Center's Executive Chef with Levy, while the wines of the courses are hand-selected by Frank Sinkwich, President of Northeast Sales Distributing. From start to finish this event is guaranteed to deliver a culinary experience like no other.
SUNDAY:
- Close out the weekend with an incredible brunch on Sunday morning that features specialty mimosas and a delicious brunch buffet. Grab your significant other or a few girlfriends and let us show you what the perfect wine brunch is all about.
WEEKEND PACKAGES:
Two Athens Wine Weekend packages are being offered for guests who want the complete weekend experience:
- The Full Bottle Package includes hotel accommodations for Friday and Saturday evening and two tickets to the Amuse-Bouche, Grand Tasting, Gourmet Dinner, Sparkling Wine Brunch, and the Premier Seminar, “Balancing Food & Wine.”
- The Half Carafe Package includes hotel accommodations for Friday evening and two tickets to Amuse-Bouche, Grand Tasting, and the Premier Seminar, “Balancing Food & Wine.”
Or, Build Your Own Package by combining tickets for the Wine Weekend events that you don't want to miss!
In addition to Wine Weekend headquarters hotel Hyatt Place Athens, other downtown Athens hotels have special Wine Weekend rates.
Athens Wine Weekend benefits The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, which helps provide performing, visual, and culinary arts scholarships for high school and college students while also supporting performing and visual arts programs in the community. The Cultural Foundation also works to support local workforce development initiatives.
Get ready to sip safely, because your favorite wine event, Athens Wine Weekend, is returning to The Classic Center May 21 – May 23, 2021. Masks will be required when not eating or drinking, social distancing will be encouraged, and capacity caps will keep each event within a safe limit. Tickets are on sale now!
FRIDAY:
- Kicking off Athens Wine Weekend, Friday evening’s Amuse-Bouche will feature several of the most talented chefs from favorite local restaurants, including Butcher & Vine and George's Lowcountry Table. Guests will enjoy a sampling of their cooking artistry, all paired with the perfect wine to arouse the palate.
SATURDAY:
- Sip and sample wines from around the world at Saturday’s Grand Tasting, presented by Akins Ford of Winder, at 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. to enjoy this wide array of wines. Interested in more than just the tasting? Dive into one of the many seminars such as "Balancing Food and Wine" or "Chardonnay All Day" to expand on your knowledge of the grape and learn from the best local wine educators.
- Top off the evening with a highlight of Athens Wine Weekend, Gourmet Dinner. This incredible six-course meal is expertly prepared by The Classic Center's Executive Chef with Levy, while the wines of the courses are hand-selected by Frank Sinkwich, President of Northeast Sales Distributing. From start to finish this event is guaranteed to deliver a culinary experience like no other.
SUNDAY:
- Close out the weekend with an incredible brunch on Sunday morning that features specialty mimosas and a delicious brunch buffet. Grab your significant other or a few girlfriends and let us show you what the perfect wine brunch is all about.
WEEKEND PACKAGES:
Two Athens Wine Weekend packages are being offered for guests who want the complete weekend experience:
- The Full Bottle Package includes hotel accommodations for Friday and Saturday evening and two tickets to the Amuse-Bouche, Grand Tasting, Gourmet Dinner, Sparkling Wine Brunch, and the Premier Seminar, “Balancing Food & Wine.”
- The Half Carafe Package includes hotel accommodations for Friday evening and two tickets to Amuse-Bouche, Grand Tasting, and the Premier Seminar, “Balancing Food & Wine.”
Or, Build Your Own Package by combining tickets for the Wine Weekend events that you don't want to miss!
In addition to Wine Weekend headquarters hotel Hyatt Place Athens, other downtown Athens hotels have special Wine Weekend rates.
Athens Wine Weekend benefits The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, which helps provide performing, visual, and culinary arts scholarships for high school and college students while also supporting performing and visual arts programs in the community. The Cultural Foundation also works to support local workforce development initiatives.
