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Museum of Discovery and Science’s 29th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration returns TONIGHT, Friday, Oct. 17

October 17, 2025

Raise a glass to support science, education, innovation and exploration in South Florida when the Museum of Discovery and Science’s (MODS) 29th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration returns TONIGHT, Friday, Oct. 17, from 5:30pm to 10pm. Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s premier gourmet fundraiser will offer up the best of South Florida’s restaurants and international spirits during this epicurean evening to benefit MODS’ mission of connecting people to inspiring science.

The event’s legendary Grand Tasting will feature light bites and desserts from more than 30 of South Florida’s leading restaurants and a sampling of more than 50 wines and spirits courtesy of exclusive beverage sponsor Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. A variety of craft beers will flow from Florida’s favorite breweries and beyond courtesy of Gold Coast Beverage in the Beer Garden. VIP ticketholders will have early access starting at 5:30 p.m. to sample the offerings.

This edition’s restaurant participants include both returning and new experiences to choose from including Another Fare to Remember, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop, Frank Pepe Pizzeria of Plantation, Fresh Kitchen, JC Beans Café, Original Fat Cats (2024 People’s Choice Culinary Winner – Second Place), Pummarola, Seasons 52, Sunness Supper Club, Sweet Aloha Ice Cream, Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse, Union Kitchen & Bar and more to be announced.

Guests will also have the opportunity to vote for this year’s culinary favorite beverages and bites and bid on luxury items including travel getaways, local entertainment packages, celebrity sports memorabilia and more during the silent auction.

Silent Auction Offerings Are Live – Bid now in their silent auction! Explore an exciting selection of exclusive experiences and must-have treasures. Be sure to try your luck at the JetBlue Raffle—three lucky participants will win a pair of roundtrip JetBlue tickets!

You don’t need to be present to participate, and bidding will close at 8:30 p.m. on October 17, so be sure to submit your bids before time runs out. Bid now at https://one.bidpal.net/mods/browse/all.

Ticket prices for MODS’ 29th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration are $300 for individual VIP Platinum tickets (which offer one-hour early admission and access to the Platinum Lounge) and $150 for individual Grand Tasting tickets (general entry at 6:30pm). To purchase tickets, please visit mods.org/2025wine.