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Thank you to our 2018 Sponsors!

2/2/2018

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WECT WW&CF Interview @  http://m.wect.com/story/37397053/drink-it-all-in-at-the-wine-and-chocolate-festival

1/31/2018

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January 30th, 2018

1/30/2018

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GRAND TASTING 
Advanced Tickets Available Only Online 
Tickets Are Available At The Door While They Last!


MARKETPLACE 
​Marketplace Tickets available Online & at your local Harris Teeter Stores

Tickets Are Available At The Door

COASTLINE CONFERENCE AND EVENT CENTER 
501 Nutt Street
Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 • (910) 762-5184

Concierge Services provided by the 101 Mobility, local provider of mobility and accessibility equipment in southeastern North Carolina and Choice Connections, providing Lifestyle Options for Senior Living.
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Join us for A Sweet Affair!

12/17/2017

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Check out the January 2018 Livin' Out Loud Magazine for more details and graphics
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Come enjoy a soft backdrop of live jazz music from the Benny Hill Quartet as you stroll along our European Style street scenes.  Dance under the lighted 30 foot Eiffel Tower! Tour and taste an array of fine wines, delectable chocolates, savory bites from our specialty  food vendors and delicious appetizers from our catering services at the 2018 Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival’s “Grand Tasting,” Streets will be scattered with local and statewide Artisans. Be sure to buy your tickets based on your Early or Late Comedy Show attendance in The Riverview Room, while enjoying craft beers, cigars and comedy! (smoking permitted only outdoors)

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Basile the Comedian Appearing for 2 Performances in the Riverview Terrace Room’s Beer, Cigar & Comedy Lounge!

On Saturday or Sunday, enjoy The Marketplace with a variety of solo and small band live music, as you tour our European style street scenes and artisan works. Taste an aray of fine wines, delectable chocolates, savory bites from our specialty food vendors. Attend Food Demonstrations and sample their creations. Attend Food Demonstrations and taste their delicious creations. Make it a Family Outing and bring the kids to our upstairs Kidz Korner events and activities.

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Featuring Music by Benny Hill

1/20/2017

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​For the past twenty years, Benny has performed in a diverse set of musical groups and engagements, ranging from orchestra pits to cruise ships to featured artist and soloist at numerous venues across the country and abroad.


Benny is well versed in the many styles and genres of popular and classical music and specializes in jazz performance.  He is steeped in the tradition of many of the past greats including Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley, Jackie McLean, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane and Charlie Parker.  His improvisations on the Alto Saxophone are reminiscent of these greats, yet he has a distinct style and voice of his own. Benny is a true crowd-pleaser and never fails to raise excitement and enthusiasm while on stage.

Benny has shared the stage with such notable jazz musicians as Trumpeter Ray Codrington, Guitarist Melvin Sparks, Trombonist and Arranger Slide Hampton, bassist Percy Heath, drummer Winard Harper, Saxophonist Ron Blake, Trumpeter Eddie Henderson, and New Orleans’ Dirty Dozen Brass Band.  He has also opened for roots rocker Edwin McCain and RatDog, with legendary Guitarist/Vocalist Bob Weir and Bassist Rob Wasserman and performed with James Browns’ “Soul Generals”. 
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This Year's Comedian: Daniel Butler

12/28/2016

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Daniel Butler is a NEW, refreshing comedian on the National comedy scene. His unique blend of Southern-fried, cynical observations, mixed with his high energy persona, makes for an unforgettable evening of entertainment.

Daniel will take his audience down the humorous dirt road less traveled, and lead them to the paved streets of political incorrectness. So jump in your truck, put the dog in the passenger seat, and throw your old lady in the back, and join Daniel for an evening you soon won’t forget… what else would you expect from a North Carolinian of  Indian / Irish decent… certainly not a perfect driving record.

Daniel has opened for such notable comedians as Bobby Collins, Tim Wilson, and Basile. He is currently touring nationally and internationally as the opening act for Basile. Daniel is a documentary film maker and he also writes comedic material, teleplays, and screenplays exclusively for SpiceRack Entertainment and for Spend the Egg Money productions.

Daniel's Website
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2017 Wine and Chocolate Festival Dates!

11/14/2016

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GRAND TASTING
Friday, February 3, 2017
7-10 p.m. 

hors d'oeuvres and entertainment

WINE & CHOCOLATE MARKETPLACE
Saturday, Februray 4, 2017
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
and
Sunday, February 5, 2017

noon - 4 p.m.
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Come and enjoy The Port City All-Stars

1/18/2016

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Thank you to our 2016 sponsors:

1/18/2016

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Tickets On Sale Now!

12/23/2015

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    GRAND TASTING
    Friday, February 2, 2018
    7-10 p.m. 

    Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
    Music
    Entertainment

    WINE & CHOCOLATE
    MARKETPLACE

    Saturday, February 3, 2018
    11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and
    Sunday, February 4, 2018
    noon - 4 p.m.
    Live Entertainment
    Culinary Demos
    Kid’s Korner Activities
    Wine, Chocolate, Food and Artisan Exhibitors!
    Something for Everyone​
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    Contact the event coordinators for more information:
    Contact the event coordinators for
    more information:


    Joyce Edwards
    910.622.1255 

    Charlotte Rosenberg
    910.508.7925

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Concierge Services provided by the 101 Mobility, local provider of mobility and accessibility equipment
in southeastern North Carolina and Choice Connections, providing Lifestyle Options for Senior Living.

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©2018 Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival, "A Sweet Affair in North Carolina’s Premier Coastal City”  |  All Rights Reserved
The Wilmington Wine and Chocolate Festival is the major fundraiser for the Volunteer Older Citizens Action League,
(VOCAL) enabling it to respond to the many challenges facing seniors in our community.

Produced by the Volunteer Older Citizens Action League to benefit the Senior Citizens in our community.

Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available
​from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-807-2214. This license is not an endorsement by the State. 



Contact the event coordinators for more information:
 Joyce Edwards (910) 622.1255)  |  Charlotte Rosenberg (910) 508.7925

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