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Clearwater Beach Uncorked

January 14, 2015 by Kelly Stilwell 2 Comments

One of the top events in all of Florida, Clearwater Beach Uncorked is described as the finest beachfront culinary event on Florida’s west coast.

With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

People come from all over the country to attend Clearwater Beach Uncorked. As there is quite a bit of drinking going on, it's best to find a place to stay.

An Airbnb rental is a great way to go so you have room for everyone, and you won't have to worry about leaving early or having a designated driver. There is a lot to do at the event, including cooking classes, wine pairings, cocktail tastings, and so much food!

 

Clearwater Beach Uncorked is one of the top food and wine events in all of Florida.

 

My husband and I had so much fun the first time we went back in 2015!  We tossed our shoes in the shoe pit as soon as we got there and had a blast tasting all the wonderful wines and nibbling on delicious treats. We've been a few times since then and always have a blast.

As I was just getting back into the country around midnight on the day of the event, my friend Kim from The Cocktail Couple covered the event for me. Looks like she had a blast!

 

Clearwater Beach Uncorked is a fun food and wine event in Florida.

Clearwater Beach UnCorked

Organizers for the 6th Annual Clearwater Beach UnCorked Festival right on Clearwater Beach could not have asked for better weather for their Dec. 2-3 event. The skies were a perfect blue, the ocean was calm, and the sun was not blazing down. It was everything you could want for an outdoor event on the beach.

 

Clearwater Beach Uncorked is one of the top food and wine events in all of Florida.Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

 

Besides the perfect weather, the event itself was also pretty flawless, with food from the area’s best restaurants, lots of cheese and dessert samples, as well as craft beers and wines. 

A Haven for Foodies

Not a stranger to festivals, I was pleasantly surprised by the above-average serving sizes. We’re talking more than bite-size portions of lobster mac and cheese, healthy size samples of low tide cheddar grits with spicy chorizo and gulf shrimp, and full pours of wine and beer.

 

One of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

 

Now that’s a festival!

Clearwater Beach Uncorked is one of the top food and wine events in all of Florida.Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

 

Dessert Lovers Unite

Did somebody say chocolate?

One of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

 

Seriously, the words chocolate and lounge sound so good together!

 

One of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

 

This area was pretty much heaven for dessert lovers.

 

One of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

 

Donuts anyone?

One of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

 

The Clearwater Beach Uncorked participating vendors were passionate about their offerings.

One of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

 

You never seemed rushed and they all had a story to share about why they created a certain dish, what wine pairs best with what and, of course, where they are located to buy.

One of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

 

The lines never got too long and the overall event tone was relaxed and festive at the same time. Perhaps that’s the Mini Moet bottle talking which you received at the beginning?

 

One of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

Presentations

There were Clearwater Beach Uncorked presentations from the chefs throughout the day which gave you a chance to sit and learn. And they had a whole lounge area with beach chairs when you needed to put your feet up and soak up some sun before going around again.

One of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

VIP Area

The VIP area featured amazing craft cocktails from Titos, Jefferson Whiskey, Belvedere, and Patron, just to name a few. This was my husband's happy place!

One of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

 

Needless to say, after having our fill of food, this is where we spent the remainder of the day.

 

One of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

 

The VIP area was right across the beach at the Wyndham Grand pool deck and a perfect place to enjoy a Patron Popsicle and a Tito’s Cranberry Moscow Mule cocktail.

 

One of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year is Clearwater Beach Uncorked. With your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand, there really isn't a better way to spend a Fall day at the beach.

 

They ended the event with a bagpipe song and lots of good cheer.

 

Clearwater Beach Uncorked is one of the best festivals in the country.

 

The beautiful beaches are what draw people to the area, but there's so much more! Clearwater Beach has great restaurants, shopping, and lots of live entertainment on the water.

If you’re planning to visit, and you should, do your best to schedule your trip around Clearwater Beach UnCorked. It’s a festival you won’t want to miss.

And if you're planning to spend any amount of time in this region of the Gulf Coast, you really must visit Anna Maria Island and Long Boat Key.

 

Clearwater Beach Uncorked is one of the top Clearwater Beach Events each year.

 

And speaking of missing, go ahead and get on their list to be reminded in plenty of time to get your tickets for next year. It's the perfect time of the year to visit the beach!

Thanks to Clearwater Beach Uncorked for hosting Food, Fun & Faraway Places and The Cocktail Couple for this event. All thoughts about how much we love this festival are our own.

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  1. Julie Wood

    January 19, 2015 at 8:34 am

    This sounds like a wonderful event to go to and take in the sites and see and eat the delicious food with the wine tastings. I would love to be able to go to this event.

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  2. Nicole D

    January 21, 2015 at 12:53 am

    Wow the beachfront culinary event looks incredible, I haven't been to FL in years. Would be nice to take a trip without the kids with the hubby here.

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