Sinfonia Gulf Coast Crescendo! Weekend

Disclaimer: We are promoting this event on behalf of a local chamber member. This event is not managed or sponsored by the Destin Chamber.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast, the vanguard of our region's performing arts scene, reveals the lineup for its highly-anticipated three-day annual fundraiser, Crescendo!: A Cultural & Culinary Extravaganza. A creative fusion of culture, cuisine, and community giving, this exceptional event promises to be the pinnacle of the 2024 Northwest Florida social season. Mark your calendars for Crescendo! 2024 set for March 1 to March 3, 2024.
 
On Friday, March 1 at 6 p.m. Crescendo! weekend will begin with a series of carefully curated vintner dinners hosted in elegant homes and venues throughout the Emerald Coast, which pair the talents of local and regional “celebrity” chefs with some of the country’s most acclaimed vineyards for a delicious evening of food and wine. Participating wineries have included Darioush, Arietta, Perus, Lerner Project, Bouchaine, and more. ‘Celebrity’ chefs have included Fleetwood Covington (Seagar’s Prime Seafood & Steak House), Jack McGuckin (Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits), Dan Vargo (Fine Coastal Cuisine), Chris Higgins (Primary Restaurant & Bar, Highlands, N.C.), Chef Jude Tauzin (Tony Chachere’s) with the full culinary lineup announced soon. Vintner Dinner tickets are $500 per person and include all food, wine, and gratuities.

Again this year, Saturday, March 2 invited guests will include an exclusive high-end soiree with luxury timepiece partner, Panarei. Last year, patrons and sponsor partners were treated to the Panarei Watch Party including personal showings of Panarei’s latest timepieces, live music, light bites, “timeless” cocktails, and a water view at Churchill Oaks in Santa Rosa Beach.

This year’s main event is set for Sunday, March 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Miramar Beach. This energy-infused event experience will celebrate the cultural and culinary arts by showcasing world-class vintners, expert spirit purveyors, amazing auction items, and a musical performance. Enjoy reserved table seating, hors d'oeuvres, a full, seated lunch, live and silent auctions, and an all-inclusive afternoon of incredible fun. This year’s theme is, Great Gatsby, so please channel your favorite variation of 1920s decadence. 

“Crescendo! is ‘extra.’ It’s unlike any other annual event we produce. There's a musical component to it for sure, but it's really a way to bring people together to raise funds and awareness for our music education and community engagement outreach programs throughout Northwest Florida,” says Sinfonia Music & Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller.