Ten Years of Wine, Craft Beer, Food and Fun in Naples

Grape Escape LogoWhat began as a simple wine festival in a boutique food market, then moved to the Naples Zoo where it was renamed “Grapes & Apes,” and finally settled in its new home along Naples’ treasured Fifth Avenue South – The Naples Grape Escape has effortlessly evolved into a true festival of fine food, exquisite wines, and outstanding artisan beers held the second weekend of November.

The Main Event – held on Saturday, November 15 – is not to be missed! Featuring over 50 premium wines, 30 craft beers, a sampling of cuisines from 30 participating Fifth
Avenue South restaurants, and a nationally-recognized headline act with additional local musical groups all along fabulous Fifth Avenue South – the Main Event is sure to draw quite a crowd.

grape party“Now in its 10th year, this year’s Naples Grape Escape will be a true celebration. For a decade, this festival has brought some of the world’s best wines, craft beers, cuisine,
and entertainment to the residents and visitors of Naples. Not only is this remarkable festival enjoyable, it is also charitable. The proceeds from The Naples Grape Escape have significantly benefited the programs of The Rotary Club of Naples Charitable Foundation,” said Rich Ahrens, president of the Rotary Club of Naples and The Naples Grape Escape committee member.

Additional events held Thursday, November 13, Friday, November 14, and Sunday, November 16 include over 10 vintner dinners, delectable chef’s table multi-course meals,
special parties including an oyster bash, caviar and vodka tastings, beer-matched dinners and several Boost Your Wine IQ education seminars. Topics for the ever popular Boost Your Wine IQ seminars include blending wines, shopping for wine, learning which foods and wines complement each other, and the science behind winemaking.

And, don’t forget to bid on items at The Naples Grape Escape online auction that will run from October 15 through December 1, with a variety of ticket sales categories with
options for everyone to participate.

grape food lineTHERE ARE SEVERAL TICKET LEVELS AVAILABLE, INCLUDING:

  • Black Band VIP Access Package for $250 per person, which includes a special wristband; etched commemorative glass; collectible commemorative wine charm; special
    tasting plate; unlimited access to food, cheese, wine, and beer at stations on street; unlimited ice cold spring water at stations on street; priority pass access to premium wine or premium beer at stations on street; VIP skybox access to special lounge areas with cult status wines; and VIP reserved front section access to headline performance at 8:30 p.m.
  • Gold Band Premium Access Package for $125 per person, which includes a special wristband; etched commemorative glass; collectible commemorative wine charm; special
    tasting plate; unlimited access to food, cheese, wine, and beer at stations on street; unlimited ice cold spring water at stations on street; and priority pass access to premium wine or premium beer at stations on street.
  • Silver Band Access Package for $85 per person, which includes a special wristband;etched commemorative glass; collectible commemorative wine charm; special tasting plate;unlimited access to food, cheese, standard wine, and beer at stations on street; and unlimited ice cold spring water at stations on street.
  • General admission tickets will be available the night of the Main Event on the street.These tickets will not include any of the above benefits and are solely for à la carte tastingsof general level food and drink items which will require a ticket exchange for every tasting.These tickets will be unit priced higher per tasting unit than the cost in the above packages.

For more information about The Naples Grape Escape or to purchase tickets, please visit www.napleswine.org.

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