The Lost Colony 7th Annual
Wine & Culinary Festival
Presented by the Roanoke Island Historical Association
April 12 1:00 pm
SIP, SAVOR & SUPPORT THE LOST COLONY
This is a strictly 21+ Event. No Exceptions.
Wines! Beer! Food! Music! Old world and new world wines from around the globe will be poured, accompanied by local fare served with warm island (southern) hospitality. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views, and the engaging rhythms and smooth vocals from two stages set against the backdrop of the Roanoke Sound.
The Grand Tasting takes place in the SoundStage Theatre, surrounded by the beautiful views of Roanoke Sound. Ten of the Outer Banks’ favorite restaurants and best chefs will be serving their specialties, complementing the body and aromas of the wines poured and craft beers featured. Admission includes wine tasting, craft beers, local fare by ten restaurants, silent auction, regional art show and live music. In the breezeway of the Waterside Theatre, the Beer Garden showcases local Outer Banks breweries, some beers ONLY found on the Outer Banks. With beer or wine in hand, stroll behind The Lost Colony’s historic Waterside Theatre Stage and take in the amazing views across the sound to Jockey’s Ridge sand dunes and the Wright Brothers Memorial. Great music will further engage your soul while you bid on fabulous items in the Silent Auction, all proceeds benefit The Lost Colony production.
General Admission Tickets 2PM-5PM – $85
Designated Driver (Food Only Ticket) – $45
VIP (Early Entry at 1pm) – $100
The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival is ONLY for adults 21 and older.
Vintner's Reception
VIP Tickets: Limited number available!
VIP Ticket Holders will have early access to the Grand Tasting, from 1PM to 5PM. Enjoy amazing local food, and wines from a wide selection of wineries from around the globe. Winery representatives will be there to discuss the unique qualities of their brands.
VIP Tickets 1PM-5PM – $100
If any tickets remain, price will increase to $110 the Monday before the festival. Be smart, save money and buy your tickets early!
Vintner’s Reception-April 11th, 2025
Get ready to kick off your weekend in style with The Lost Colony Vintner Reception! This exciting event will showcase a selection of exquisite wines from Francis Ford Coppola Wines, paired with delectable dishes prepared by Mac Buben and Sea Chef Kitchen & Catering.
The reception will be held at 108 Budleigh in downtown Manteo, NC, starting at 5:30 pm and lasting until 8:30 pm. Throughout the evening, you’ll have the opportunity to sample a variety of white wines, bubbles, rosé, reds, beer, and zero-alcohol options. An oyster station and a selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres will also be available to complement the beverages.
In addition to the food and wine, the event will feature a live auction to raise funds for The Lost Colony production. This is a fantastic opportunity to mix and mingle with friends old and new while supporting a great cause.
Tickets are limited to 100 and are expected to sell out quickly, so don’t miss out! The ticket price of $125 includes all food and beverages.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Lodging Partners
Thank you to our 2025 lodging partners!
(2024 Live entertainment)
Jessica Hudson & Brandon Shamar
Jessica Hudson and Brandon Shamar create an unlikely pairing, exhibiting a laid back yet captivating musicality guaranteed to pique your interest and leave your relaxed in the same moment. Balancing bold covers and smooth renditions of classic songs, Jessica and Brandon complement each other stylistically and bring a nuance to their music that makes the songs we all know and love a little more interesting. Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Amy Winehouse, and Stevie Wonder are just a few of the names in their repertoire.
Joe Mapp & the Coordinates
Jazz guitarist Joe Mapp helped cultivate a musical environment on this strip of sand, an environment in which musicians at every level flourish. While Mapp continues to create and teach and play gigs up and down the Outer Banks, has been found playing with the Coordinates at Art’s Place, and at previous The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festivals.
2024 Breweries. 2025 Breweries Announced Soon!
Lonerider Brewery
Lonerider opened its doors in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 23rd, 2009 with a beer and a dream. Today, Lonerider is distributed in nine states and is counted amongst top 150 breweries in USA. An Inc. 5000 and CED Top 25 winner, with an eye for quality, Lonerider crafted each of its beers with the highest quality ingredients. As a result, Lonerider has a portfolio of award-winning beers, including medals from the Great American Beer Festival.
Raleigh, North Carolina
About Southern Pines Brewing Co.
After serving together with the 3rd Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, co-owners Micah Niebauer, John Brumer and Jason Ginos started Southern Pines Brewing Co. in 2014. The brewery’s motto is “Rooted in the Community,” and that commitment has played a huge role in the brewery’s success.
Southern Pines, North Carolina
About Mason Jar Lager Company
A Lager only brewery located in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Come enjoy our passionately crafted lagers. There is something for everyone here from traditional lagers to hoppy IPLs (India Pale Lager) and everything in between. Lagers only, well-behaved pet and kid-friendly indoor and outdoor seating, socially distanced of course. See you soon! Lager Y’all!
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Lost Colony Brewery
Brewing since 2011, Lost Colony beer has won 8 World Beer Championship medals. Located in downtown Manteo, this brewery offers a cozy, eclectic Tasting Room, bar and cafe. Chill and dine on delicious and incredibly fresh food while sipping on homemade, award-winning brews.
Manteo, North Carolina
Tarboro Brewing Company
Tarboro Brewing Company opened in 2016 in Historic Downtown Tarboro. In addition to making great beers, the taproom serves as a community space where people of all ages can meet to talk about ideas and cultivate positive change in the community. They also have a satellite taproom on the Rocky Mount Mills Campus called TBC West: Tacos & Taproom. The Rocky Mount location has three-barrel system where specialty brews are created.
Tarboro, North Carolina
1718 Ocracoke Brewing
You will find 1718 Brewery as you arrive to the village of Ocracoke. Enjoy a vast variety of rotating beer selections. There are countless styles, each showing unique flavors, textures and aromas.
Ocracoke, North Carolina
Weeping Radish
Since the beginning the Weeping Radish has brewed beer according to the Bavarian Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516 which states that beer must be brewed using only four ingredients: Hops, Malt, Yeast and Water. In 2001 groundbreaking began on The Weeping Radish Farm Brewery in Grandy, NC. This new project, 35 miles north of the original location, would include a restaurant, butcher’s facility, and farm as well as a larger brewery. The business opened its doors and brewed its first batch of beer in 2005!
Grandy, North Carolina
Interested in having your brewery featured at our event? Call us today at 252.473.2127!
2024 Restaurants Below. 2025 Restaurants Announced Soon!
About Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café
Voted Best of the Beach for several years in a row by locals, this award-winning sound-front restaurant specializes in fresh ingredients and local Outer Banks seafood. If you are craving the freshest fish, clams, crab, shrimp and oysters for local North Carolinian waters, you’ll find them at the Lone Cedar Café. The Basnight’s Family has made their living from the bountiful local waters for generations and they continue today in doing so – with you as their guest. Lunch, dinner and catering.
Nags Head Causeway, NC
About Carolina Bar-B-Cue Company
If you are looking for traditional North Carolina style BBQ on the Outer Banks then look no further than Carolina Bar-B-Cue Company in Manteo. Owner Mike Weaver has been learning the craft of pit barbecue since he was 16 and has never looked back. Our menu ranges from BBQ classics like pulled pork, chicken and beef brisket as well as other grill favorites like burgers and hot dogs. We also have coastal favorites like locally caught fried shrimp, clam strips and fish baskets with all of the southern fixings that include collards, fried okra and hush puppies. Wash it down with a fresh squeezed lemonade and finish it all off with a deep-fried apple pie.
Manteo, NC
About Blue Water Grill
Overlooking the docks at Pirate’s Cove Marina, Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar provides the dining public with an amazing dining experience. Roanoke Island has a magical history. Had our restaurant always existed, we might have served Eleanor Dare, Governor John White, Chief Manteo and Chief Wanchese, or Andy Griffith.
Today we hope to serve another celebrity…YOU. We try very hard to provide each of our patrons with a sensory experience they will remember. Whether it is the view, the food and drink, or the service, we want each customer to say, “That was great!” As those first colonists would have said, before they got lost, of course, “Cheers and Bon Appetit!”
Manteo, NC
About Modern Coastal Cookery
We believe in the art of gathering. We recognize food is highly personal. And that you want to impress your guests with inspiring dishes made from fresh, honest ingredients that taste good. And you’re not willing to compromise on the details. You also recognize it’s the table where memories are made. More than recounting the day’s events, forging a special partnership, or celebrating the milestones of life, food brings us together to share special experiences. At Modern Coastal Cookery, we cook meals for the moments that matter.
Kill Devil Hills, NC
About Ortega’z
Ortega’z Grill on Roanoke Island brings some much-needed cultural spice to Downtown Manteo. With a definite southwestern flair, and a relaxed, casual atmosphere, you can enjoy lunch or dinner on the covered outdoor patio or in either of the two Manteo dining rooms. If you’re looking for a quick meal or a cold drink, head over to the ‘Wine Bar’ in the center of the restaurant. It’s where people gather – locals and Outer Banks vacationers alike. Check our menus for gluten-free choices. We are committed to using local Outer Banks seafood and produce. Inside or out, Ortegaz has a comfortable feel and a reputation for delivering exceptional food.
Manteo, NC
About Pigman’s BBQ
Come on in and enjoy some of our signature BBQ, whether you’re in the mood for pork, beef, chicken, turkey or tuna. We’ve got it all. Our BBQ and ribs are cooked low and slow over hardwood and finished with our delicious sauces. Be sure to try our famous country ham too, it’ll send your tastebuds back in time. Our salt-cured hams have been aged for months and then smoked to perfection. It’s amazing and a bit of history with every bite.
Kill Devil Hills, NC
About The Lost Colony Tavern
Four centuries after the Roanoke Colony went missing, Roanoke Island’s first authentic British tavern was established in 2022 to honor the English history of Roanoke Island by serving the traditional dishes of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales along with Outer Banks favorites made with fresh local seafood.
Manteo, NC
About 1587
Dine at one of the finest Manteo restaurants right here at our Outer Banks Inn. With a quaint, casual atmosphere and exquisite views, a night of dining at our restaurant is a must during your stay. We blend the best and freshest ingredients to make small plates and entrees that are of the highest standard. Complement your meal with one of our signature cocktails, created specifically for the 1587 Restaurant & Lounge, or enjoy a craft beer or fine wine.
Manteo, NC
About Far Out Foods
Specialize in Crafting Unique, Premium, ‘Far Out’ Pimento Cheese Flavors for Retail and Wholesale.
Manteo, NC
About Red Sky Cafe
Red Sky is an Outer Banks restaurant in Duck, NC known for its contemporary coastal cuisine, casual atmosphere, personal chef service and event catering.
Duck, NC
Wineries (2025 Wineries Announced Soon!)
Dozens of wines selected from the following wine distributors were featured in 2024 including:
WineBow
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
These North Carolinian vintners will be participating:
Ocean South Imports
Biltmore Estate Winery
Duplin Winery
Childress Vineyards
Wines previously featured; included . . .
Trignon Sablet
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc
Southern Belle Red Blend
Adelsheim Pinot Gris
Toast Brut
Mira Napa Cabernet
Starboard (Blueberry Port)
Scala Dei Prior Priorat
Bernhard Ott Gruner Veltliner Am Berg
Hillinger Eveline Pinot Noir
Chateau de St Cosme
Nostre Pais Costieres de Nimes Blanc
Donnhoff Estate Riesling
Jam Jar
Conrade
Ponga
Chateau St. Michelle
Delicato Family Vineyards
Artists Market
2024 Participating Artists (2025 Artists Announced Soon!)
Denise Turner Jewelry
Pat Hentosh Photography
Golden Magnolia Jewelry
Wolfe Cutlery
Rose Rast Studio
The Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival
Benefits The Lost Colony, America’s Longest Running Outdoor Symphonic Drama,
produced by The Roanoke Island Historical Association, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit.
2025 The Lost Colony Wine, Art & Culinary Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Ambassador
Noble Reserve
Patron
Courtier
Friends
The Colonists
Hospitality
Beverage Sponsor
