Holiday Tasting Festival Raised Funds, Showcased Over 100 Beverages
A holiday season tasting festival at Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach on December 3 delivered unlimited samples from more than 100 beers, wines and spirits, and raised support for the VanDuzer Foundation. The event combined live music, food vendors and activities, giving local drinkmakers and attendees a winter showcase while funneling proceeds to families and youth programs in South Florida.
Downtown West Palm Beach came alive December 3 as a holiday tasting festival filled Meyer Amphitheatre at 104 Datura Street with crowds sampling regional and national craft beverages. The tasting window ran from 1:00 to 4:30 PM and tickets included unlimited tastings along with the event programming. More than 100 beers wines and spirits were poured during the afternoon, with participation from well known craft brands including Funky Buddha among others. Live music food vendors and family friendly activities rounded out the program.
Organizers confirmed that proceeds from the event benefit the VanDuzer Foundation which supports families and youth programs across South Florida. That focus on local impact helped turn a seasonal social occasion into a community fundraiser, directing beverage industry enthusiasm toward nonprofit support. The combination of tasting access and local giving created a practical opportunity for attendees to sample widely while contributing to regional services and youth programming.
For brewers and taproom operators the festival offered exposure to a broad audience of consumers and potential wholesale partners. For homebrewers and small producers the event provided a chance to observe trends in flavor profiles packaging and crowd response, and to network with regional brands and vendors. For locals and visitors the format delivered concentrated access to new beers and spirits in a single afternoon with live entertainment and food available on site.
Practical details and how the event was run matter for anyone planning to attend similar festivals. Bring a valid photo ID carry water and pace tastings to stay safe, arrange a designated driver or rideshare and consult the organizer website for ticket types and any posted discount codes before buying. Organizers published a direct event link and ticketing information online, and offered a discount code for tickets. Expect more seasonal tasting events to follow, and track organizer updates for future dates and participating brands.
