A Toast to the Coast!
If there is one thing the Treasure Coast does exceptionally well, it is blending local flavor with laid-back charm. And on Saturday, December 13, 2025, the region is doing it again with the 6th Annual Treasure Coast Wine and Ale Trail Festival at Summer Crush Vineyard and Winery in Fort Pierce. From noon to 4 p.m., the property will turn into a breezy patchwork of live music, food trucks, tasting tents, and locals who know that December sunshine pairs beautifully with a cold pint or a coastal-grown pour.
What started as a fun excuse for regional tourism groups and craft beverage makers to collaborate has grown into a signature celebration of everything homegrown. The Treasure Coast Wine and Ale Trail has long connected breweries, wineries, cideries, and meaderies across St. Lucie, Indian River, and Martin counties. The festival brings all of them together in one place so guests can enjoy a relaxed afternoon of sampling without ever needing to check a map. Tickets are available till December 13, click here to get yours!
Sip, Sample, Repeat
Festivalgoers can expect a lineup that reflects the best of the region’s craft scene.
• Local breweries and cideries will pour seasonal releases and small-batch favorites that rarely make it outside the coast.
• Summer Crush will showcase its signature muscadine wines along with a few limited editions that always sell out fast.
• Mead makers and specialty producers will round out the tasting list for those who like their sips a little unexpected.
Add in a rotation of food trucks, live music drifting across the lawn, and craft vendors with gifts you will not find in big-box stores, and the afternoon starts to feel like the Treasure Coast at its most effortless.
Families are welcome too. Kids 12 and under get in free, which makes this an easy pick for a Saturday outing. Pets, however, will need to sit this one out at home.
Why It Matters Locally
Beyond the tasting glasses and good tunes, the festival is a reminder of how collaborative the Treasure Coast really is. Tourism bureaus work hand in hand with local makers, and the result is an event that supports small businesses, boosts winter visitation, and gives residents a reason to celebrate where they live.
Six years in, the festival has become a staple for locals who love a good glass and a good time. It is a toast to the coast in every sense, poured with pride and served with that signature Treasure Coast ease.
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