Walgreens Gridiron Grill-off Food, Wine & Music Festival: 10 Years!
One of South Florida’s favorite food, wine, sports and entertainment events is back on Sat., Nov. 9 at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater. Tickets are now on sale online for the 10th Annual Walgreens Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine and Music Festival, bringing fans top culinary talent, a diverse beverage selection from Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, live entertainment and the chance to mix and mingle with NFL legends. Founded in 2010 by Miami Dolphins All-Pro Linebacker John Offerdahl and his wife Lynn, this annual culinary competition pairs NFL legends with 22 noteworthy, award-winning chefs from upscale restaurants like Beach House Pompano, Oceans 234 and Burlock Coast, plus talent from some of South Florida’s hottest new spots including Bar Rita, Steelpan and Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery.
Expect a laid-back afternoon with specialty cocktails from Tito’s Vodka, Casamigos Tequila, Larceny Bourbon, a selection of fine wines compliments of Constellation Brands and craft beers from Boston Beer. NFL legends like O.J. McDuffie, Zach Thomas, Mercury Morris, Jim Kiick, Channing Crowder, and the Marks Brothers (Mark Duper & Mark Clayton) will be on hand to mingle with guests.
“Over the past 10 years, we have experienced tremendous growth and success, continuing to surpass our expectations,” says festival founder John Offerdahl. “This year, we have really turned up the heat, adding several talented new chefs to further expand our high-end culinary offerings.”
All net proceeds from the Walgreens Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine & Music Festival will benefit the Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation’s mission to “Feed the Needs of Those in Crisis” through direct donation to the Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation Scholarship Fund at Broward College and to Taste of the NFL’s Kick Hunger Challenge, a national initiative which matches donations by the Gridiron Grill-Off to support Feeding South Florida, a hunger relief organization that serves 25% of Florida’s food insecure population.
Tickets are now on sale and are all-inclusive, priced at $85 per person for General Admission and $125 per person for VIP. Group ticket packages are available as well. Active military can enjoy a 50 percent discount on tickets with a valid ID.
