Special Events

Friends of the Festival Beachside Dinner

Wednesday June 7, 6:00pm
Location: Grand Harbor Beach Club
8500 North A1A, Vero Beach

A captivating oceanside dinner and wine event at the Grand Harbor Beach Club.
This vibrant prelude to opening night, sets the stage for a weekend of magical cinema.

Individual Ticket: $150
included with the Premier Pass

Dinner

Close to Vermeer & Awards Presentation

Thursday June , 4:30 – 6:30
Location: Vero Beach Museum of Art

A special screening of the documentary Close to Vermeer: Art curator, Gregor Weber, brings us closer to what makes a Vermeer, a Vermeer.

The Jury Awards Presentation will Immediately follow the screening. Our jury members will present VBFF trophies to our award winning filmmakers.

Awards

The Filmmakers Ball

Thursday June 8, 6:30 – 8:30
Location: Vero Beach Museum of Art
3001 Riverside Park Drive

Join us for the first-ever Filmmakers Ball after our Grand Opening Day of films at the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Meet the filmmakers and learn about their exceptional films. The Ocean Strings will serenade us as we enjoy hors d’oeuvres and wine. Elegant attire is optional.

Individual Ticket: $150
included with Premier Pass, Sponsors, Filmmakers, Jury

Ball Room

Engel & Völkers Grand Wine Tasting Hosted by Bob and Claire Higgins With Rob Wayne, Proprietor of Varietals and More

Friday June 9, 6:00 – 9:00
Location: Heritage Center

Join us for the Treasure Coast’s premier wine event – one night only!

Come Swirl, Sip & Savor wines from around the world at the annual Vero Beach Film Festival. Engel & Völkers Grand Wine Tasting, will be the wine event of the summer season.

Our visiting vintners, in collaboration with Varietals and More – purveyors of Fine Wine, Gourmet and Unique Finds, will present medal winning wines, unique vintages, and cellar reserves. The wines presented will be available to order at VBFF special pricing!

Introducing the bespoke home portfolio of Engel & Völkers accompanied by distinctively labeled wine bottles to dress up your next dinner.

Individual Ticket: $75
included with Cinema Plus and Premier Pass

Wine Glass

Harvey and Margot Kornicks’ Hidden Cellar

Friday, and Saturday 12:00 – 5:00
Location: Woman’s Club of Vero Beach

The perfect hangout between films and events, tucked away in the historic Women’s Club. Wine connoisseur Harvey and Sommelier Margot will be pouring wines from their exclusive private collection.

Please make time to stop buy for a special pour!
Harvey and Margot
 

Individual Ticket: $100
included with the Premier Pass

Hidden Cellar

The 50’s Sock Hop – Dance Party

Saturday June 10, 7:30
Location: Heritage Center

Throw on your poodle skirt, saddle shoes, rolled-up jeans, and leather jackets, and be prepared to Twist and Jitterbug the night away at a fun and fabulous 50’s Rock & Roll Dance Party.

Individual Ticket: $65
included with the Cinema Plus and Premier Pass

Sock Hop

Audience Awards & End Of Festival Mixer

Sunday June 11, 3:30
Location: Heritage Center

We gather to announce the Audience Choice Awards, celebrate a week of cinematic wonders and say goodbye to our filmmakers.

Individual Ticket: $35
included with the Cinema Plus and Premier Pass

Mixer