Wine Down in the Parks is the SMPS’s showcase of not only three gorgeous San Marco parks but also many of our local San Marco dining venues. All food, beverage, and music are provided by locals — the overwhelming majority of whom call San Marco home. Guests enjoy a music-filled evening of al fresco fun, knowing they are supporting the continued maintenance, preservation, and improvement of historic parks across San Marco.

Please join us to experience the charm of Whatley, Davin, and Balis parks on this magical evening filled with live music, tapas, craft beer, wine, and cocktails from several of the neighborhood’s best bars, restaurants, and musicians. Each event stop will feature a different theme and flavor. And this year, we’re celebrating SMPS’s 50th anniversary, so we know you’ll want to be there!

When: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 5-8 P.M.
Where: Whatley Park, Davin Park, & Balis Park

General Admission tickets include beer, wine, and cocktails from our amazing local restaurants and breweries:
Tepeyolot Cerveceria
The Local
Voodoo Brewing Company
 

All wine provided by The Huguenot & The Bearded Pig

All tickets include small bites from our amazing local restaurants:

The Local
European Street
Tepeyolot Cerveceria
Saleya, Matthew’s, & Rue St. Marc by The Medure Brothers

Enjoy live music at each park from these
talented Jacksonville-based musicians:

Jesse Montoya
John Lumpkin
Akia Uwanda

BUY TICKETS HERE

PLEASE NOTE: General Admission includes access to all three private party stops, food, and beverage | Reduced price tickets available for drinkers of non-alcoholic beverages only |  No outside food or beverage allowed | Identification will be checked upon entrance to the event | All attendees must bring valid identification | Wristbands must be worn at all times to receive food and beverage | Vendors reserve the right to refuse service to any attendee deemed too intoxicated or disruptive | This event is rain or shine | Florida sales tax for alcoholic beverages is included in the General Admission ticket price. 

SMPS is grateful for this year’s Event Sponsors

Matt & Karen Carlucci, Gold Lion Sponsors

Kasper Architects, Silver Lion Sponsor
The Resident Community News, Silver Lion Sponsor
EventWorks, Bronze Lion Sponsor
Anita Vining, Berkshire Hathaway, Bronze Lion Sponsor

Preservation Partner Sponsors
Clarkson Pools

Hundreds of San Marco locals attend this event. If you or your business are interested in sponsoring Wine Down in the Parks this year, please visit our sponsorship page for more information.

Become a Sponsor