ZooTampa Will Host Uncorked Wine Festival In September

If you love wine, you're in luck in September because ZooTampa will be hosting the popular Uncorked Wine Fest.

The festival is happening on September 23rd. While we usually think about hanging out at ZooTampa with the kiddos, this event is only for guests 21 and up. It's a special after-hours event for those who would like to sip, stroll, and socialize. There will be more than 150 wines to choose from California to Italy, from all around the world.

You have a number of options if you'd like to enjoy the festival. You can just go the general admission route and pay $65 and you can enter the park at 8 P.M. You'll get 3 hours to taste unlimited wine and party. Food is sold separately.

There are two other options that offer even more access. You can go during early hours with the early admission package. It's $80 and the doors will open for you at 7 P.M. It will be nice to enjoy the wines with a smaller crowd.

The VIP ticket is $100. You'll also have access at 7 P.M., but you'll be inside the VIP pavillion and enjoy entertainment from a DJ and samplings of food to enjoy with the vino.

This is becoming a regular Tampa event. It's the 3rd Annual Uncorked event. So cheers! Enjoy the wine and champagne and of course, ZooTampa's amazing animals.

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The last couple of years I've been able to cook with my older daughter, but this year, I'll have a big, two-year old, so she'll be able to get in on the fun. Needless to say, when the three of us are done baking, the kitchen will be a disaster.

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Every year I have the pleasure of being part of this amazing event as a co-host with Jason Alpert. It's at the end of November, and it raises money for Advent Health's foundation. Last year, like a lot of big events, it was on hold, but this year it's back at the Amway Center. I can't wait!