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Las Olas Wine and Food Festival Returns
Las Olas Wine and Food Festival, Fort Lauderdale’s Premier Charitable Wine and Food Experience, Returns for Its 28th Anniversary on April 19, 2024.
December 20th, 2023
The annual festival, presented by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, features the best of Broward’s famed restaurant line-up, with proceeds supporting the American Lung Association
The 28th annual Las Olas Wine and Food Festival will return to Fort Lauderdale’s famed Las Olas Boulevard on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The charitable event will delight even the most discernible palate with the best culinary offerings in South Florida. Sips and samples will be curated by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s), the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, which is back for its second year as the exclusive festival wine and spirits provider. The festival is hosted by the American Lung Association, with proceeds going to support the organization’s lifesaving mission in Florida and beyond.
“Southern Glazer’s is proud to once again sponsor the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival,” said Patrick Cassidy, executive vice president and general manager, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of Florida. “Not only is this an amazing platform to introduce consumers to wines and spirits from our world-class portfolio, but also an opportunity to join the local community in giving back to a meaningful cause.”
Festival attendees will enjoy tempting bites from more than 40 top local restaurants and more than 200 wines from international and domestic wineries. Onsite entertainment will include live music, DJs, dancing and interactive experiences. The full restaurant line-up will be announced in February.
Last year’s restaurant partners included: 2 Korean Girls, Seminole Hard Rock’s Abiaka, American Social Bar & Kitchen, Big City Tavern, Bo’s Pub Las Olas, Bodega Taqueria, Casa Sensei, Chef Rose Jamaican Cuisine, Coyo Taco, Cuba Libre, Fireman Derek Bake Shop, Fogo de Chão, Frites Artois by Chef Roy Choi and Stella Artois, Grand Forno Pronto, Hollywood Donut Factory, I LOVE PANZEROTTI, Louie Bossi, New River Café & Bakery, Palm Room, Radiant 166, Rice Mediterranean Kitchen, Sushi by Bou, The Alchemist Café, Timpano and Yolo, among others.
Additional experiences back by popular demand include a glimpse of Celebrity Cruises’ newest Edge class ships. and the crowd-pleasing Demesmin & Dover Block Party, from your favorite accident attorneys. Cadillac, the official auto partner of the festival, will bring their all-new luxurious line for guests to experience. Between tasty sips and savory bites, guests can hydrate with a refreshing LaCroix sparkling water.
Did you know that here in Florida, more than 2.7 million people live with lung disease, including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma? The American Lung Association is the leading health organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy. For the past 27 years, the community support of the Las Olas Wine and Food festival has raised critical funding to help defeat lung cancer, improve the air we breathe, reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families and eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases.
“The Las Olas Wine and Food Festival is one of South Florida’s area’s most unique festivals combining a must-do social event with raising critical funds for the lifesaving mission of the American Lung Association. We are delighted to return to Las Olas Boulevard this April and encourage the Florida foodie community to join us for a night to remember,” said Teresa Deasy, member of the Lung Association’s South Florida Local Leadership Board and associate vice president of service lines, Broward Health Medical Center. Deasy also serves as chair of the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival.
This year’s event includes two ticket types:
- General Admission: $160 provides access to the main tasting pavilions from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. and is all-inclusive of food and beverage.
- VIP Admission: $250 includes the General Admission benefits along with the following upgrades:
- Access to the VIP Kick Off Party, hosted by Florida Power & Light and Amerant, at the Riverside Hotel from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
- Access to the main festival tasting pavilions beginning at 7:00 p.m., 30 minutes before the gates open to General Admission ticket holders.
- A new elevated wine experience curated by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Details to be released soon.
Purchase tickets early before they run out by visiting LasOlasWFF.com.
Las Olas Wine and Food Festival is also sponsored by the Las Olas Company, Memorial Healthcare System, Las Olas Association and the Blackstone Agency. The festival’s host hotel is the Riverside Hotel.
Stay up to date with festival announcements, specials and giveaways on Facebook and Instagram @LasOlasWFF. For a complete line-up of events and ticket information, visit LasOlasWFF.com or call (954) 727-0907. See you at the 28th annual Las Olas Wine and Food Festival!
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About the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org. To support the work of the American Lung Association, find a local event at Lung.org/events.
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