Crystal Coast Wine Expo

On Thursday, step into the classroom and experience the next generation of culinary talent at Plates & Pours. Carteret Community College culinary students will showcase their skills through a buffet-style global cuisine experience featuring international flavors, thoughtfully paired with wines selected to complement each offering. Every ticket supports hands-on learning while celebrating the art of food and wine. Plates & Pours is 6-8:30 p.m.

On Friday, indulge in an unforgettable evening of fine dining at the Crystal Coast Wine Expo Wine Dinner. Michelin-starred Chef Pascal Coulon of Floyd's 1921 will create a multi-course menu thoughtfully paired with wines from Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards Going Coastal and presented by winemaker Tim Crowe. This intimate experience celebrates outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines, and the art of pairing them together. The Wine Dinner is 6-8:30 p.m.

For Saturday’s Chef & Cellar Experience, join experienced chefs for a hands-on cooking class where you'll create one of three featured dishes and discover how wines from Mountain Brook Vineyards perfectly complement every bite. For your featured dish, choose from Tuna Poke, Chicken Saltimbocca or Poached Pear Frangipane Tart. The Chef & Cellar Experience is 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.


Come hungry. Come thirsty. Leave inspired. This is coastal dining at its finest!