Are you already looking forward to spring? Start planning some fun for springtime. Why not visit Florida’s Emerald Coast and attend the 27^th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival at Baytowne Wharf? The festival is scheduled from April 18 to April 21 and benefits the *Fisher House and other charities.

Paula Deen will be a special guest. Tickets are available for wine tasting, Sunday Brunch-Marina and the Paula Deen Lunch on Saturday.

Food is an important part of the festival. In addition to wine tasting, the festival includes cooking demonstrations including two presentations by Paula Deen. On Thursday, the restaurants of the Baytowne Wharf village will have special menus paired with wines.

Cooking demos and Grand Wine Tastings will take place on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday plan to enjoy a Champagne Brunch where you will be able to enjoy the “Create Your Own” Bloody Mary bar.

Tickets are available now at http://www.sandestinwinefestival.com/tickets/.

*Fisher House provides housing for the families of military members when they have been hospitalized. These special homes allow families to be near their loved ones during these stressful times.

If you cannot help Fisher House by attending the Annual Sandestin Wine Festival this year, consider a donation to the organization.

Cheers, Kathy