Get UNwineD this weekend at culinary festival at Aaron Bessant Park

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Visit Panama City Beach is pleased to announce Anderson East and Ruston Kelly will be the headliners at the destination’s premier two-day culinary festival, UNwineD, presented by Publix.

Taking place Friday and Saturday at Aaron Bessant Park, the annual event will feature live music, craft beer, wine and spirits from around the world, as well as cuisine from renowned local chefs and eateries.

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“We are thrilled to have Anderson East and Ruston Kelly take the stage at our annual one-of-a-kind event, UNwineD,” Visit Panama City Beach President and CEO Dan Rowe said. “Live entertainment is just as important to the energy of UNwineD as the exceptional food and drinks. This top talent will only add to the overall guest experience, making UNwineD a must-attend event.”

Country artist Ruston Kelly and R&B, soul and rock artist Anderson East will take the stage during UNwineD’s Grand Afternoon Tasting on Saturday. The Grand Afternoon Tasting offers guests the opportunity to savor craft beer, spirits, wine, food pairings and shopping from local boutiques while listening to performances from Kelly and East.

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs to set up in the park.

Tickets to the Grand Afternoon Tasting are $85 per person.

For more information about UNwineD and to purchase tickets, please visit www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/unwined.

About Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is situated on 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches bordering clear, emerald-green waters where the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew Bay converge. With 320 days of sunshine annually and attractions such as St. Andrews State Park and Pier Park, the region has long been favored by travelers seeking an affordable beach vacation with year-round offerings for families, couples, groups and adventure-seekers. These include championship golf courses, spas, sporting events, award-winning dining and diverse recreational activities.

In addition, Panama City Beach’s Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport offers non-stop flights on Delta Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. For more information, call 850-233-5070 or visit the official website of the Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau at http://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com. Stay connected with Panama City Beach on Twitter (@Visit_PCB), Instagram (@Visit_PCB) and Facebook (@Visit_PCB).

About Visit Panama City Beach

Visit Panama City Beach is the official destination marketing organization for Panama City Beach, Florida. The award-winning organization has earned industry accreditation (DMAP) from Destinations International, the world’s leading authority in destination marketing, and exists to drive economic opportunity, job creation, community sustainability and quality of life for its residents through marketing, promotion and stewardship of the destination’s REAL.FUN.BEACH. brand and attributes, tourism development, special event production, and managing beach re-nourishment and maintenance programs.

This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Panama City Beach UNwineD culinary festival planned