Sante' South Wine Festival

The premier wine and food event in Mississippi delivers an impressive gathering each year in Jackson. The Sante' South Wine Festival welcomes over 1,200 wine enthusiasts to sample from more than 120 notable wineries and distributors. Local restaurants including Table 100, Amerigo, Tico's Steakhouse, and Anjou provide exquisite food pairings throughout the festival grounds. The festival features a VIP Tasting Room where guests can sample rare and limited production wines while enjoying live jazz performances from local artists Barry Leach and Raphael Semmes. A specialty Champagne Tasting area offers attendees the chance to explore various sparkling wines from around the world, while expert-led wine seminars provide educational opportunities for both novice and experienced wine lovers. The event's Grand Tasting showcases over 500 wines, with many winemakers and vineyard representatives discussing their offerings, and proceeds benefit The MIND Center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, having raised more than $1.5 million to date.