17th Annual Wine Spectators Grand Tasting was held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center…read more Sunday tickets were $250 a piece and this included dish and dessert tastings from 60 South Florida restaurants. It was also 100+ wine/spirit offerings to taste also. The atmosphere was lively and everyone was enjoying the food/drinks and in good spirits! This is my type of crowd and I really enjoyed myself. Creekstone Farms hosted a local chef competition for $10k donation to a local charity. Celebrity guest chefs, Robert Irvine, Tiffany Faison, and Maneet Chauhan were in attendance. I cannot wait until next years! Lastly, Garage parking was $6 flat, way cheaper than City of West Palm $15 rate downtown.

Really fun food & wine event put on in WPB, featuring over 100 wines (all over 90 points) and more…read morethan 50 restaurants from South Florida. The hosts this year included Robert Irvine, Maneet Chauhan, and Tiffani Faison. The event seemed very well organized, with tents spread out all over the floor of the convention center (several aisles and rows). You picked up a wine glass right when you walked in. The wines they had were excellent, and the samples of food were even better. The few downsides of this event this year (2024) were the LONG line to get in and the amount of people in attendance (shoulder to shoulder with everyone). I was also disappointed that an hour and a half before the event ended, vendors started running out of food. I missed out on 4 stands I REALLY wanted to try because "they ran out of food" or "they ran out of plates/utensils". Big letdown when you pay a high price for a ticket. Did enjoy seeing some of the vendors selling things like merchandise, clothes, ornaments, etc. I would go to another event- but with the hopes that there would be less people (I've heard there's been way less in the past). Tip- buy tickets when they first are released and save over $100/person'

This is a wholesome festival in Wellington that is all about Bourbon and Bacon. This is a buy what…read moreyou consume festival and there is no entry fee. My favorite thing about this fest are the unique creations of bacon and bourbon. For example, My favorite vendor is Ms. Sweets & Treats that has her famous bacon and bourbon Brownies with the pretzel crust, bourbon chocolate brownie Topped with salted caramel and fresh made bacon. This festival has great food vendors as well with mostly bacon things. Lots of bourbon drinks, samples and fun vibes can be found here.

Back here again to catch up on Wellington's events overlooking Lake Wellington. This one features…read morethe annual Bacon & Bourbon Fest usually in the month of March. A slew of vendors were accommodating the large crowd that gathered on the grounds. All kinds of food, especially bacon oriented and if you were lucky, you could have a free bourbon. For those who don't imbibe alcoholic bees, NP. Plenty of parking. No admission fee.

Craft beer & bites, two of my favorite things! So when I won a pair of passes to this festival…read morethrough the Yelp West Palm Beach Instagram contest, I was ecstatic! I invited my bestie and set off to this adventure, we took the Tri-Rail north to West Palm Beach and we were ready to have a good time! Upon check in we received two drink tickets and four taster tickets each (was plenty). The event was a the Meyers Amphitheatre which has a stage for performance and a big field. We noticed it was quite empty for this big space. We walked around and checked out the vendors and had some bites before we consumed the drinks. I must say the food vendors were delicious here is my list of food vendors I tried: Nancy's Cajun Cooking: Jambalaya $8 - We had one of the best Jambalaya's I've ever had. There was hot sauce to add but it didn't need any. Had plenty of chunks of seafood, meat & chicken. Aioli: Candied Bacon $3 x 2 slices - It was instant gratification on the first bite. My face said it all and the girl behind the counter said "I told you it was good". Indeed it was! Sxs: had fresh oysters. I didn't buy anything here but Alex made me try an oyster that tasted like it had just been plucked out the sea. So fresh, so good. I will make it a point to go visit their restaurant. Mad Hops: a vendor that sales drops to add to bad beer. Yes you read correctly... they have flavored drops to add for example a Miller lite. They have many flavors including cherry, blueberry, hops etc. Great idea but I rather never ever buy bad beer. There was a beer tent where you can sample different beers, most I knew (Funky Budha), some I haven't tried before (Five & 20). They were poured into 4 oz tasting cups. What I did not like is that the bartenders did not know what they were pouring, they knew nothing about the products. I saw many festival goers ask about the types of beers and recommendations and heard the girls say they didn't know anything about the beers, they were just serving them. In my opinion I think this is crucial to have bartenders know what they are serving, it is a beer festival and you should know a little bit about it. There was also another tent serving drinks in a plastic mason jar for $14 and refills were $12. Those drinks were good and strong. The bands that were playing were mostly Alternative Rock, I felt bad because the crowd just wasn't there. No one was jamming by the stage everyone was mostly walking around, eating and drinking. Also they were playing radio commercials in between bands, that was quite annoying. The highlights were meeting fellow Elite Raymond K. and his wife. They were awesome. Raymond hooked it up with some grub from the VIP tent sponsored by 3 Forks. I have to say their food was amazing. I had the Lobster Mac & Cheese and the Filet Mignon with Bearneise sauce on the side, oh so delicious! There was also a tattoo competition that was pretty funny to see. Proceeds of this event went to Friends of Foster Children, that was sweet. Overall, I had a great time but I think this festival needs some work. Entry should include a drink or a taster. I think it was a little expensive considering the beers were mostly known beers and not that exclusive for it to be a Craft Beer festival. I think with less expensive tickets or a better package there will be more attendees. Also having the bartenders learn more about the beer that they are serving is a plus. Would love to come back next year and see if there are changes to the fest. Thank you for the tickets Yelp West Palm Beach!

I won 2 Legend Package tickets by complete surprise for the festival. The tickets included 2 day…read moreadmission for two people along with 8 drink cocktails and 16 taster tickets. It takes place at the Meyer Amphitheater in downtown West Palm Beach. We were able to sample at least over a hundred local craft spirits and beers offered by several venues and there were quite a few food vendors to get bites from when you got hungry. When I went on opening night, I was surprised to see that it wasn't busy. On the other hand, it was nice not having to wait in line to get drinks or food. There was a variety of spirits and cocktails that were generously poured by each bartender. The food options weren't too shabby either. The three cheese grilled cheese and candied bacon from Aioli is a must if you go there. Plus, there was a local band playing music for all to enjoy while sipping and eating. The weather was perfect. It wasn't too chilly or too warm for the festival. It was nice having to be outside without having to wear a sweater to warm up on. The food and beverages were plentiful and good. The staff was upbeat and happy to serve whatever we wanted. Thank you Yelp West Palm for the awesome opportunity and all of the tickets that came with it. Cheers!

We stopped by after dinner with another couple on Clematis. They came up to west palm specially to…read moresee Sandi, the tree. The tall Christmas tree made out of sculptured sand is surrounded by a fence. They warn folks not to lean or sit on the fence. At night from 6 pm to 10 pm, they have music every 15 minutes. The songs vary. The music and different colored lights "dance" alongside the music. The colors change the look of the tree and the surrounding areas. A water fountain with jets also goes up and down in time with the music and lights. By the side is a Ferris wheel. It charges $5 per ride in a locked cage with seats. Our friends took a ride which was about 7 rotations. They had great views of the city and even out to the beach and the breakers. Across the street by the boats and water are a few small sand sculptures, too. Another cool thing is to get some of the official 3D glasses. It makes the colors of the star on top of Sandi appear to multiply and the lawn area in front of the tree looks like it is filled with outlines of Christmas trees. Families with kids were especially enjoying playing in the area, running through the fountain, and posting fun photos as gingerbread men.

Meeting friends for dinner on Clematis Street this evening with plans to visit the huge Christmas…read moretree Sand sculpture. A beautiful night and lots of people enjoying the sights, lights and music orchestration. Lots of young children dancing and frolicking in the projected light on lawn areas, some joined by their parents. The sculpture and lights are free and they even have a ferris wheel ($5 per person). A fun evening, both young and old.

This year was the 6th annual LagoonFest which took place on November 2, 2019, along Flagler Drive…read morein downtown West Palm Beach. The free festival celebrates the urban estuary, the 20 mile long Lake Worth Lagoon. A free festival bag was handed out, one per family. It was a handy place to carry all of the pamphlets from the exhibit vendors. All of my favorite nature preserve and centers were there handing out information about their programs, amenities, and how you can help the environment. They also put on wildlife presentations. Other events at the festival included kayak clean up tours, paddle board yoga demonstrations, and a mural wall. There was also a kid zone with face painting, bounce houses, and other kid friendly activities. Next door to the festival was the West Palm Beach Green Market. This festival was both educational and entertaining. The Lake Worth Lagoon is beautiful and important to the ecological health of the are. It is great that there is a festival that celebrates and educated about this important waterway.

I volunteered at this event last weekend. I learned SO MUCH about protecting our waterways. I…read morelook forward to the next event!

This is one of our favorite museums, and we keep coming back several times a year because there is…read morealways something new to explore. On this visit, we came to see the BRICK PLANET LEGO® brick exhibition (May 17-September 27), and it was absolutely incredible! The displays were stunning, with so many tiny details that both kids and adults could admire for a long time. Funny enough, this visit wasn't even planned. We originally spent the morning at The Breakers, but the children's play area was under renovation, so we had to quickly find something nearby before the rain started. We remembered our favorite museum, and it turned out to be the perfect backup plan. By the time we arrived, a heavy Florida downpour had started. We got a little soaked running inside, but it was completely worth it--we ended up spending almost the entire day there and had a hard time convincing the kids it was finally time to go home! The LEGO exhibition was amazing, and my girls especially loved the interactive building stations where they could create their own designs. After that, they spent a long time exploring the hands-on science exhibits with magnets, liquids, and other fascinating experiments. One of their favorites was building sculptures from colorful flexible rods, and of course they couldn't leave without visiting the Ball Factory, which has recently been updated and is now one of their favorite areas in the museum. There is also a wonderful playroom for younger children, although my older kids still enjoy it every time we visit. Once the rain stopped, we headed outside to explore the museum grounds. They have updated many of the outdoor exhibits since our last visit. Previously there were dinosaur displays, and inside the museum there was a fun detective-themed exhibition with puzzles, secret codes, and interactive challenges. This time we found Ice Age animals, including a giant saber-toothed tiger and a mammoth, along with several other impressive sculptures. Outside you'll also find a splash pad, giant acoustic dishes that let kids talk to each other from surprisingly long distances, food trucks, ice cream vendors, drinking fountains, and plenty of space to explore. The museum is always clean, the staff is friendly, and there is truly something for every age. Whether your kids love science, LEGO, hands-on experiments, or simply discovering new things, this is a fantastic place to spend the day. Highly recommend for families visiting or living in South Florida!

This place is pretty small and undergoing renovations as mentioned in other reviews. I only went…read morebecause I am part of the passport program through a different science center membership so entry was free for me and a guest. What is cool for adults: flight simulator, observatory, fish tanks We spent 2 hours here. Mostly things are for kids but I loved the above, I also liked walking outside and seeing the animatronic dinosaurs that was pretty cool. The observatory was awesome, the woman who was working was kind enough to re open the telescope after she closed it for the day. We came for the last showing. We got to see the sun and the sun spots. So unique to use a telescope during the day. The flight simulator was awesome too, never seen that at a science museum before. They dumbed down the controls but it was still fun to steer. And I landed the plane successfully!

This weekend was the 14th annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival held in Rosemary Square…read more Admission to the two day festival is free and parking was available in the Hibiscus Garage for $10 or at meters and pay by app on the surrounding streets. Festival hours are 10 AM to 5 PM. The festival showcases a diverse collection of fine art from local and national artists in tents. Art work included sculptures, paintings, jewelry, photography, ceramics, metal, textiles, and many other mediums. Visitors had the opportunity to chat with the artists to learn about their inspiration. I always enjoy the Florida wildlife art the most. The stately buildings and flamboyant flowers made the perfect backdrop for the beautiful art. The weather could not have been more perfect for the festival. This is a family and pet friendly event. Surrounding the festival are a number of restaurants and shops. The Water Pavilion was filled with children enjoying getting soaked by the shooting jets of water. With all of the places to dine, drink, and relax, Rosemary Square made the ideal setting for this dazzling art show.

Paintings, collages, sculptures, jewelry, leather, glass every possible art medium is on display…read morehere, and the art is just spectacular. The music was playing and the artist were very happy to share information about all of their pieces. There were hundreds of vendors with art at all different price points. Although I didn't make any purchases today, friends did. This was the perfect place to admire creative & beautiful pieces and people watch on a delightful afternoon.

Love, love Oktoberfest. It's a great event that is held every year in October at the American…read moreGerman Club in Lake Worth. My family and I have attended every year since 2015, it's a yearly tradition. They have live bands, shows, carnival rides for the kiddies, food and plenty of German beer. The event is generally on the 2nd & 3rd weekend of the month and tickets are quite cheap if you purchase in advance ($10 per person and kids under 7 are free). It's a great event for everyone and the staff are always super friendly. Bring your steins and get ready for some good old fashion fun, especially towards the end of the night where they always play "Sweet Caroline" while everyone sings in harmony. Good times!!

The American German Club was formed in the spring of 1967 when three friends got together to create…read morea club to celebrate their German heritage. The purpose of the club is to preserve German culture and traditions, educate the public, and give back to the community. The club was originally called the Bavarian American Club and changed the name to the American German Club in 1970. At first meetings were held in various local establishments but as more people joined, funds were raised, and ground was broken on a clubhouse in 1975. The building was designed in an authentic Bavarian style and many club members who were trained in Germany pitched in to help with the construction. The club held their first annual Oktoberfest in 1974. It has been held every year since with German food and beer. This is the American German Club's 47th year of the festival. I had previously attended their Christmas market and enjoyed it so much that I made plans to attend the Oktoberfest celebration. Last year they cancelled the festival and this year tickets were limited. They are only $10 but you had to pre purchase them. The Saturday event my friend and I attended sold out but the festival will be going on next weekend too. Parking for the event is $10. Checking in was a breeze. We didn't even have to show a ticket, they already had our names. The festival was still crowded but the ticket and food lines were not long. All food and beverages require tickets, with $1 equal to one ticket. I got a huge plate of pork schnitzel with mashed potatoes and kraut for $12. A slice of Black Forest cake was $5. Cocktails and beer were $7. They also had roast chicken, bratwurst, pretzels, and American food like cheeseburgers. In addition to the food, the festival has a few carnival rides, items for sale including German crafts and clothing. and continuous entertainment on the main stage. We saw the Parade of Flags that opens the festival, a band, and dancers. I was able to honor my German heritage and my friend I went all out and dressed in German dirndls. We have had so much eating, drinking, and walking around. The festival area with the entertainment stage and tables was quite crowded. Large groups staked out their areas for long periods of time. There were many more tables outside of this area but they had gotten wet from the rain. Nevertheless with a little perseverance we were able to find a place eat and sit throughout the day. I was actually glad that they restricted the tickets this year. We didn't have to deal with the traffic and long lines that plagued festival goers in previous years. If you plan on attending the festival, bring cash for the parking and food and drink tickets. There are port a potties set up but they have real bathrooms in the back of the festival area. Pack you patience when you come and keep in mind that many of the people helping you throughout the day are volunteers and some are elderly. The most important tip of all is to have fun. Whether you are of German heritage or just a fan of the culture there is something for the whole family to enjoy here. The American German Club has been putting on this festival for a long time and they know what they are doing. Danke schön to the American German Club for bringing this cultural festival to South Florida. When you can't get to Munich you can still hoist that beer stein in your own backyard.