Pictured: Wellen Park is kicking off Southwest Florida's wine festival season with the inaugural Wellen Park Wine Festival Nov. 15-16. Photo courtesy of Wellen Park.

Tickets are selling fast for the inaugural Wellen Park Wine Festival. The outdoor event promises an unforgettable blend of fine wines, culinary delights and live music, with plenty of opportunities for aficionados to sip, swirl, savor and shop dozens of wines. The festival, taking place along Wellen Park Boulevard and on the Great Lawn in Downtown Wellen, celebrates distinguished winemakers and the culinary talents of Wellen Park restaurateurs. Space is limited and tickets are available at wellenpark.com/wine. Presented by John Cannon Homes, the festival features an exclusive Premium Experience, beginning with a gourmet wine dinner and preview tasting Friday evening, Nov. 15. This package also includes early entry to the grand tasting Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. Aimed at elevating the festival experience, an 11am Wine Tasting 101 class will introduce the essentials of wine tasting and how to pick the right wines based on smell and taste. “We are absolutely thrilled to hold our first-ever wine festival in Downtown Wellen,” said Rick Severance, president of Wellen Park. “We encourage everyone to secure their spot now to attend this unique event. Guests will discover a mix of familiar and new vintners and varietals, offering both well-known and unique wine experiences. They will also enjoy incredible cuisine from our downtown restaurants. This is an event not to be missed, and we look forward to making it an annual tradition.” All Premium Experience and general admission tickets include a souvenir wine glass, swag bag and four food tickets for the festival’s food tents featuring gourmet cuisine from culinary partners Acqua Pazza, The Banyan House, Oak & Stone and Villani & Co. Guests will also enjoy live jazz on the Solis Hall stage. Vintner tents provide opportunities to sample favorite vintages from many well-known vintners. A limited number of select wines will be available for immediate purchase (first come, first served), while more exclusive wines can be ordered and picked up at The Banyan House restaurant within two weeks. All wine sales will take place at the retail sales tent adjacent to The Banyan House restaurant. The Premium Experience dinner and preview tasting is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Solis Hall on Nov. 15. Premium Experience tickets are $250 and include the dinner and grand tasting festival. General admission tickets are $85 for the grand tasting event on Nov. 16. The wine class, from 11 a.m. to noon in Solis Hall, is $25. Wine festival guests are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle, as well as chairs and blankets for the Great Lawn. Limited seating will be provided.

Pictured: Wellen Park is kicking off Southwest Florida's wine festival season with the inaugural Wellen Park Wine Festival Nov. 15-16. Photo courtesy of Wellen Park.