Published April 1, 2025
Want to go?
WHAT: 18th Annual Wine Over Water
WHEN: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., Thursday, April 24
WHERE: ULM bridge over Bayou Desiard
COST: $70 per person
INFO: Tickets available online at ulm.edu/wine or by calling the ULM Alumni Association at (318) 342-5420
MONROE, LA – The 18th Annual Wine Over Water hosted by the University of Louisiana Monroe Alumni Association
is set for 7:00-10:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24. Established as a signature event
at ULM, Wine Over Water will be on the ULM bridge over tranquil Bayou Desiard on Northeast
Drive.
Tickets are $70, and the evening’s attire is dressy casual. Tickets are available
online at ulm.edu/wine, by calling (318) 342-5420, or at the Laird Weems Center located at 4400 Bon Aire
Drive. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 7:30-11:30 a.m. Friday.
To learn more about the ULM Alumni Association, visit ulm.edu/alumni.
Guests can enjoy strolling across the ULM bridge while sampling hors d’oeuvres from
these local restaurants: 2 Sweets Bakery, All Things Amazen, Another Connie’s Concoction,
Aramark, Avocado’s, Beautiful Blessings Treats and More, Catahoula’s, CC’s Coffee
House, Chicken Salad Chick, Coca-Cola United, Cotton, Dabarberchef Mobile Eatery LLC,
Danken Trail BBQ, Delta Biscuit, Fieldhouse Bar & Grill, Firehouse Subs, Gardens of
Somerset, GudEaatz, JAC’s Craft Smokehouse, Leave ‘Em Vegan, Okaloosa, Panda Express,
Roll Play, Texas Roadhouse, The Cookout, The Fat Pelican, Thurman’s Food Factory,
Viet House Coffee and Tea, and Waterfront Grill.
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits will provide wines, and Marsala Beverage will provide
beer.
A commemorative wine glass, sunset boat rides on the bayou with B&L Marine, live entertainment
from The Calvin Presley Band and DJ Worm, sponsored by Land 3 Architect, and fireworks
sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Louisiana will make it a night to remember.
The Cork Pull is back by popular demand. With more than 50 bottles of wine up for
grabs, guests can purchase a cork for as low as $10 and take home a mystery bottle
of wine. Corks will also be available for $25 for higher price point wines.
“Wine Over Water at ULM is an absolutely delightful experience,” said 2024 attendee
Taylor Woods. “Sipping on delicious wines while taking in the serene views of Bayou
Desiard made for an evening of pure enjoyment. The atmosphere is always the perfect
mix of elegance and relaxation, with great company, delicious pairings from local
vendors, and a breathtaking sunset to top it all off,” continued Woods.
Wine Over Water benefits ULM scholarships, alumni chapters, and the work of the ULM
Alumni Association in its mission to support ULM in “changing lives.” The Alumni Association
connects, engages, and fosters relationships with current and future alumni to one
another, and the university, through communications, events, and programs.
The event also supports the Spirit of the Warhawk Endowed Scholarship, which helps
local students pursue their undergraduate degrees at ULM. Ticket purchases ensure
students in Northeast Louisiana can continue to strive for academic excellence.
Wine Over Water 2025 Sponsors
Cabernet Sauvignon: Scott Powerline
The Reserve Circle: Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
Merlot: Johnson, Perry, Roussel, and Cuthbert, CPA; Johnny’s Pizza; Little and Associates;
VCOM; Waste Connections
Pinot Noir: Bayou Bowl; Brown Builders, Inc.; Entergy; Holyfield Construction; Homeland Bank;
Jim Taylor Auto Group; Regions Bank
Zinfandel: Absolute Care, Inc.; Bank of Oak Ridge; Bayou Bowl; Billy “Bo” Boughton; First Horizon
Bank; Origin Bank; St. Francis Medical Center; True Relief; Valerie Van Matherne,
Attorney at Law
Friend of ULM: Bosley Clinic; The Trash Guys
Wine Over Water 2025 Partners
90.3 KEDM Public Radio; KTVE/KARD Myarklamiss.com; The Radio People
For more information, including details about event parking, visit www.ulm.edu/wine.
