COCOA BEACH, Fla. — Cocoa Beach Uncorked is back. Here’s what you need to know about the all-inclusive food and drink event:

  1. The third annual event lets you sip on all-inclusive wine, beer, and food while wiggling your toes in the sand. It’s touted as “the hippest beachfront gastronomic event to launch on the Space Coast.”
  2. A chef’s competition kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m., when participating restaurants will compete for the ‘Uncorked Foodie Favorite’ judged by a panel of neutral culinary experts.
  3. If you attend the festival, you can participate in the Best of the Space Coast People’s Choice Awards in a bunch of categories, like ‘Best Wine and Best Spirits.’ So eat and drink up!
  4. Uncorked is on Cocoa Beach at Alan Shepard Park, April 27 and April 28. General admission is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and VIP admission is from noon to 4 p.m.
  5. All-inclusive VIP tickets are $85 (plus fees). VIP guests will enjoy the Grand Tasting Village an hour before doors open and will have access to a private VIP tent with seating for relaxation and mingling. General admission is $65 (plus fees).