Get a behind-the-scenes look at the famous Waterside Theatre when you visit the popular Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Festival in the Outer Banks. Held each spring, this event is the biggest fundraiser for the popular Lost Colony production and draws visitors from all over the region.
Featuring 100 unique wines, excellent food, grand tasting events, and a silent auction, it’s a celebration of the Outer Banks you won’t want to miss.
Learn how to make the most of this exciting one-day event with our complete guide to the Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Festival, and start planning your next Outer Banks getaway today!
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Explore the Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Festival
Slated for April 12, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM, the 7th Annual Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Festival is a chance for you to experience some of the best entertainment and flavors on the Outer Banks. Surrounded by stunning views of the Roanoke Sound, you’ll sip and savor your way through creative dishes from 10 local restaurants, vintner specials, craft beer, and more.
With everything from fresh, locally caught seafood and slow-cooked barbecue to estate wines and local brews, the festival will awaken your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Previous participating restaurants, wineries, and breweries include:
- Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café
- Carolina Bar-B-Que
- Modern Coastal Cookery
- Lonerider Brewery
- Southern Pines Brewing Co.
- Lost Colony Brewery
- Biltmore Estate Winery
- Francis Ford Coppola Winery
- Ocean South Imports
- Duplin Winery
Key Events at the Lost Colony Wine and Culinary Festival
The festival’s Grand Tasting is the spotlight event, featuring both old- and new-world wines. Held in the SoundStage Theatre, the tasting will combine delicious local fare from some of the area’s best chefs with perfect pairings provided by participating wineries.
As you taste your way through the featured selections, you’ll also have the chance to bid on a number of silent auction goods right from your phone. The money raised from the auction goes directly to the Lost Colony Production, a live theater performance depicting a fictional telling of what happened to the first settlers of Roanoke Island.
Bid on items like wine lots, gift certificates to restaurants, hotel stays, art, and jewelry, then head to the beer garden for a sampling of craft brews, some of which are only available on the Outer Banks! Find a table overlooking the water and relax as you listen to music and enjoy the carefully curated selection of tasty treats. And don’t forget to stop by the artist’s market to search for the perfect commemorative souvenir.
Attending the Festival
General admission tickets start at $89 and allow entry from 2 PM to 5 PM. VIP tickets are $104 and grant early admittance beginning at 1 PM. Designated driver tickets are available for $49, and the entire event is 21+.
This festival sells out quickly, so be sure to purchase your tickets before they’re all gone! Plus, early purchasing gets you the best price, as tickets increase the Monday before the festival.
Wine and Dine on the Outer Banks
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