Wine Walk on Flagler Avenue

Now that it is about to get cooler (any minute!), let’s take a look at a popular outdoor activity: Wine Walk!

Every fourth Saturday, in the seaside town of New Smyrna Beach, there is a progressive wine tasting on the famous Flagler Avenue.The next one is this coming Saturday on August 27. 

For $25 you get 20 tickets, which are good for 2 oz. wine samples at all participating venues. There are several outdoor kiosks that sell the tickets: Exit Realty (Flagler & Peninsula), at the tent at Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street, or at the corner of Peninsula Drive and Flagler Avenue.

The wines range from 1-4 tickets, depending on quality, price, etc. But theoretically, you can get 20 samples for your 20 tickets. In addition, you receive a keepsake glass without which you cannot get your wine!

Keep that glass and bring it next time – you will save $5.

The progressive wine tasting starts at 1pm and runs till 7pm. Participating venues include Clancy’s Cantina, Om Bar and Chill Lounge with live music, Peanuts Bar, Flagler Tavern, and many more. A Wine Walk flag indicates the venues, and you also received a so-called passport, listing all the stops along with their offerings and how many tickets they cost. 

Not surprisingly, you must consume your wine at the location where you got it – so no strolling up and down Flagler Avenue with a full wine glass.

Needless to say, you can eat at many of the establishments. A personal recommendation is That’s Amore – around the corner from Flagler on Pine Street. They also offer Wine Walk wines (all one ticket and all very good). Plus, you can enjoy delectable Italian dishes while sitting in a lively environment. Flagler Tavern serves up bar fare, but also has a fine dining restaurant on the premises. Some wine stops will have cheese and crackers for their patrons. 

When you go – be sure to hydrate between wine stops. Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection. And prepare to have a fantastic time in a great party atmosphere on Flagler Avenue!

Lastly, Wine Walk is always paired with Art Walk (1-5PM), which is also on Flagler Avenue and takes you through some of the beautiful galleries along the way. Wine and Art – you can’t go wrong!

Creative Florida Living

Janet Sells 

New Smyrna Beach - Heating up for The Summer!

Creative Florida Living has shown you what’s happening this summer in Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, and in Port Orange. But what about New Smyrna Beach? The charming beach town is just a stone’s throw down US1. There are two main areas where wonderful things happen: Canal Street, and Flagler Avenue (which is beach side). Summer just wouldn’t be complete without participating in some of these incredibly fun events. So, read on!

Summer Concert Series

New Smyrna Beach  hosts weekly concerts  through August 6. The concerts take place at Old Fort Park, on the corner of Sams Avenue and Julia Street. 6:30-7:45PM, and they are free! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. July 23, Guitarists Brad Yates and Gary Hallenbeck - ‘seaside soul’ 

July 30, The Ronnie Rogers Band -R&B, soul and Motown August 6, The Amy Alysia Duo - jazz and R&B

Wine Walk 

The NSB Wine Walk is a progressive wine tasting taking place every 4^th Saturday of the month (so it’s not just a summer thing). Explore interesting wines as you walk Flagler Avenue from 1-7 p.m. During the progressive event, taste your choice of more than 100 showcased wines. Wine tasting passports are $25 and are available at the corner of Flagler Avenue and Peninsula Avenue, at the corner of Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street, or at the corner of S. Atlantic and Flagler Avenue. Passports include 20 tasting tickets and a keepsake wine glass. Some locations feature both one- and multi-ticket wines to sample. The next Wine Walk is on July 25!

Art Walk on Flagler

Art Walk is also a monthly event. This month it will be on Flagler Avenue from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 25.  Nearly a dozen local and Florida artists scatter along the Avenue at 12 retail locations. Artists change each month to offer a unique variety of fine art and crafts.  Sponsored by The Gallery Group of Flagler Avenue, the event has been a part of the community for more than six years.

Art Stroll on Canal

Stroll the Canal Street Historic District Saturday, August 1, during the monthly 1st Saturday Art Stroll and Gallery Walk in the NSB Waterfront LOOP. On the first Saturday each month, artistic vendors set up along the historic street from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Singer/guitarist Shaina Harperwill play classic rock, country and Top 40 music is from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Christmas Park. Galleries feature solo and group exhibitions and artist talks in the Douglas Avenue area of the district and at the Hub from 4-8 p.m. Admission is free.

Music Night at the Hub

We’ve already brought you information about The Hub, but here is some more!
On the second Friday of the month, the Hub on Canal hosts Music Night at the Hub. From 6-9 p.m. enjoy live entertainment. Member admission is free. The next one is on August 7. The fee for non-members is $5. The Hub is at 132 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach. For more information, please visit www.thehuboncanal.org

So you see, New Smyrna Beach has plenty to offer! And don’t forget to visit the many owner-run restaurants and bars! You will fall in love with NSB in no time!

 

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