FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- The evening was indeed a sparkling one at the 17th Festival Noel, held at the Rand Nature Center on Grand Bahama on Friday evening, December 2nd.  The slightly cool weather provided a comfortable evening for those who attended the event, as much of it was held outdoors on the grounds of the Rand Nature Center.  
Festival Noel is the annual fundraiser for the Grand Bahama branch of the Bahamas National Trust. This branch has a mandate to care for this island's protected areas of the national park system.  This includes Lucayan National Park, Peterson's Cay, and the Rand Nature Center.  These protected areas are enjoyed by residents and tourists alike.
Festival Noel is primarily a wine tasting affair, sponsored by Bristol Wines and Spirits, who brought to this evening thirty-three different wines from around the world for attendees to sample.  Each patron received a wine guide which identified each wine, the region they came from and the price.  There were nine tables stationed around the grounds featuring the different wines so that patrons could sample each one and learn about their unique features from the trained staff of Bristol Wines and Spirits.
For those who did not want to partake of wine tasting, the Bahamian Brewery Beer Garden provided three of their signature beers: High Rock, Sands Light, and Strong Back.  The beer garden was a cozy area that featured entertainment by Ryan Carroll on guitar all evening.

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