The Forks & Corks Grand Tasting is Sunday, January 25, 2026.
The Grand Tasting is the most sought-after ticket of the Forks & Corks weekend, set in the stunning courtyard and greenspace of the world-renowned Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Guests will savor signature dishes from over 40 member restaurants of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals and sample from a curated selection of more than 350 wines from around the globe.
Live musical entertainment adds to the vibrant atmosphere, and guests can also explore the popular wine retail tent, where they can purchase featured wines onsite—making Forks & Corks one of the few festivals in the Southeast offering this unique opportunity.
Grand Tasting VIP Tickets
VIP Tickets | $495 plus tax and fees
- Complimentary Valet Parking
- Early Admission (11AM) to F&C Wine Shop and Welcome Reception
- Early Event Entrance (11:30AM) into the Grand Tasting in the Ringling Courtyard
- $150 Wine Voucher – redeemable in F&C Retail Wine Shop at Grand Tasting
- Access to Forks & Corks VIP Experience presented by The Scout Guide Sarasota, Anna Maria, Boca Grande with covered seating, exclusive VIP tastings and engaging demonstrations and the best views of the concert stage
Grand Tasting Early Access
Early Access | $395 plus tax and fees
- Complimentary Valet Parking
- Early Admission (11:15am) to F&C Wine Shop and Welcome Reception
- Early Event Entrance (11:30am) into the Grand Tasting in the Ringling Courtyard
- $50 Wine Voucher – redeemable in F&C Retail Wine Shop at Grand Tasting
Grand Tasting General Admission
General Admission | $195 + tax and fees
- In addition to Early Access and VIP tickets, General Admission will also be available.
- This ticket level typically sells out within minutes.
- Includes unlimited food and wine tastings from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Grand Tasting FAQs
Location & Time
Location:
The Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL 34243
Date/Time:
- Sunday, January 25, 2026
- VIP & Early Access Ticket Holders 11am – 4pm (Courtyard doors open to VIP and Early Access guests at 11:30am)
- General Admission 12 – 4pm
Grand Tasting Ticket Policies
All Forks & Corks Grand Tasting tickets are available for purchase online only.
Once purchased, you should treat your tickets like cash. All tickets to the Forks & Corks Grand Tasting are non-refundable and will not be replaced if lost or stolen. All events, prices, performances, venues, dates and times are subject to change without notice. All sales are final. Your tickets will not be replaced, refunded or exchanged for any reason whatsoever. To have 100% confidence in the validity of your ticket purchase, you should only purchase your tickets through our ticketing system. The validity of tickets purchased through other websites or resellers cannot be verified by The Sarasota-Manatee Originals prior to event day.
Guests must be 21+ to purchase tickets to this event. No children will be admitted (even infants.) Thank you for understanding!
Parking & Arrival
We strongly encourage the use of ride sharing services (Uber or Lyft) as heavy traffic is expected!
Parking is free and will be available at the front parking lot of the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Overflow parking is located on the south side of the Museum Esplanade.
Valet Parking is available for VIP Ticket Holder, Sponsors and those with Handicap Parking Permits.
Directions
From Sarasota:
Drive North on North Tamiami Trail (US 41) to University Parkway. Turn left onto the esplanade leading to the Museum. Turn right into the parking lot of the FSU Center for Performing Arts.
From Bradenton:
Drive South on North Tamiami Trail (US 41) to University Parkway. Turn right onto the esplanade leading to the Museum. Turn Right into the parking lot of the FSU Center for Performing Arts.
From I-75, Exit 213:
Drive West on University Parkway. At University Parkway and North Tamiami Trail (US 41) continue straight through the traffic light onto the esplanade leading to the Museum. Turn Right into the parking lot of the FSU Center for Performing Arts.
