November 2011 Food & Wine Events Calendar
Seasonal
Tip:
BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU is released with celebrations everywhere this
month! |
November 2-5
Denver, CO — Denver International Wine Festival |
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The seventh annual Denver International Wine Festival has expanded
to a 44,000-square-foot location this year inside The Wings
Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. The Grand Tasting
of International Wine & Food will take place on Friday and will
feature more than 400 wines from eighteen countries. Other
events include a Taste of Elegance chefs food and wine paring
competition, a Grand Vintners Dinner and — new this year — a Travel
and Destination Expo with food and cheese samplings. Save 15 per cent
with the purchase of a three-day ticket for $310. Call 303-664-5700 for more information or visit www.denverwinefest.com for a
schedule and tickets. |
November
4-6
San Luis Obispo, CA — SLO Vintners Harvest Celebration |
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The 21st annual SLO Vintners Harvest Celebration is a showcase
of the Central Coast's best wineries and restaurants. The Avila
Beach Golf Resort hosts this year's line of events, featuring a
Grand Tasting & Auction, winemaker dinners, and the SLO
Vintners Open House. The Grand Tasting features over 50
wineries and restaurants from the San Luis Obispo region in a
scenic seaside setting. Participating restaurants last year included
Gardens of Avila, Lido at Windows on the Water and Novo. This
three-day party is an exhibition of local wines and flavors that you
don't want to miss. For more information and to purchase tickets,
visit www.slowine.com. |
November 4-13
Kailua-Kona, HI — Kona Coffee Cultural Festival |
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Hawaii's longest-running food and coffee festival revolves around
America's favorite caffeinated beverage. The ten-day Kona Coffee
Cultural Festival offers community events such as art exhibits,
Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant, cupping competition, a
coffee-bean picking contest and parades. Sip java to your heart's
content and learn about historical Kona coffee farms, mills and
roasting operations through various tours offered. This year's
Holualoa Village Coffee & Art Stroll will feature work from the
artist who created the painting for this year's "Pride of the Pacific"
theme. For more information, email info@konacoffeefest.com or visit www.konacoffeefest.com. |
November
5-6
Temecula,
CA — Harvest Wine Celebration |
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The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association is marking the
end of harvest season by hosting the 21st annual Harvest Wine
Celebration. Guests will travel, on their own, to any or all of the
more than 30 participating wineries where they can chat with the
owners and winemakers as well as taste an abundance of wines,
including new, unreleased and some barrel and tank samples,
along with wine-friendly foods at each stop. The event is open
to guests over 21 years of age. Tickets cost $99 for a two-day
pass; Sunday only tickets are $79 for non-residents, $69 for locals
and $59 for designated drivers. Save $10 on the two-day pass if
purchased through Friday, September 30, 2011. Tickets can be
purchased online at www.temeculawines.org or by calling 800-801-9463. |
November
5-6
Sonoma County, CA — A Wine & Food Affair |
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Join more than 100 wineries along the Russian River Wine Road
at the 13th annual Wine & Food Affair. The Russian River Wine
Road is an association of more than 150 wineries and 50 lodgings
throughout Sonoma County wine country. Guests can hop from
winery to winery as they enjoy wine and food pairings. Ticket
prices are $70 for the weekend, $50 for Sunday only, and $30 for
designated drivers. Tickets will go on sale August 30 and will not
be sold at the door. For more information, call 800-723-6336 or visit www.wineroad.com. |
November 6-December 8
Yosemite National Park, CA — Vintners' Holidays |
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Come and celebrate The Ahwahnee's annual celebration of fall
and the bounty of top vineyards. Each Vintners' Holidays session
features prominent wineries and industry experts, providing
informative seminars and wine tastings. The sessions conclude
with a five-course Gala Dinner in The Ahwahnee Dining Room,
highlighting the often limited-release wines from the session's
participating wineries. The custom gourmet menu is prepared by
Ahwahnee's executive chef Percy Whatley and the Ahwahnee
Culinary Team. This year's participating wineries include Simi,
Chateau Montelena, Dutton-Goldfield and Ravenswood. Hotel
packages are available for the Vintners' Holiday. Be sure to
reserve your space early. For more information, call 801-559-4884 or visit www.yosemitepark.com. |
November
10-13
Whistler,
BRITISH COLUMBIA — Cornucopia |
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Whistler's fifteenth annual celebration of food and wine offers a
diverse program of educational seminars, wine tasting, elaborate
dinners, late-night parties and the chance to get face-to-face with
wine and food specialists. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy a
multi-course meal made by internationally acclaimed chefs paired
with selected wine before attending the now two-day event, The
Gala Grand Tasting. A complete schedule of events, festival
guide, accommodation and ticket information can be found
at www.whistlercornucopia.com. |
November
10-20
Puerto Vallarta, MEXICO — International Gourmet Festival |
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The International Gourmet Festival of Vallarta, Mexico
celebrates seventeen years in 2011. This annual gourmet event
will open with a Village Fest to introduce the visiting chefs, a
Sunday brunch with traditional mariachis, and nightly "Gourmet
à la Carte" specials prepared by guest chefs at all participating
festival restaurants. During the week, guests can attend cooking
classes, learn about wine pairing, taste the newest and best in
both wines and tequila, and dine on special festival menus at
participating hotels and restaurants. For more information, visit www.festivalgourmet.com. |
November
12
Monterey, CA — Monterey County's Best of the Blue |
The Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association (MCVGA) is launching a new gathering for passionate eaters and drinkers. It's called "Best of the Blue," to be held Saturday, November 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in an airplane hangar at the Monterey Peninsula Airport, and will feature the wines of Monterey County as well as gourmet food trucks. The name "Best of the Blue" alludes to the "Blue Grand Canyon" — an underwater canyon beneath the surface of Monterey Bay of the same size and scope as the Grand Canyon — and its monumental effect on the crops grown throughout Monterey County. Email jrosenau@montereywines.org, call 831-375-9400 or visit www.montereywines.org for details. |
November
16-20
San
Diego, CA — San Diego Bay Wine &
Food Festival |
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This grand culinary celebration features wine tastings, cooking
and wine tasting classes, a big bottle auction and more. The
highlight of this five-day festival will be the Grand Tasting
Event, an elegant afternoon with a chance to try the offerings
from wineries and spirit producers and over 70 chefs, along with
gourmet food producers and festival exhibitors. Artist Michael
Summers, a California local and alumnus of San Diego State
University, is this year's featured artist for the festival. Look for
his work on the official poster for the 2011 event. This event
benefits the American Institute of Wine & Food culinary arts
scholarship program. For event schedule and to purchase tickets,
call 619-342-7337 or visit www.worldofwineevents.com. |
November 18
Dallas,
TX — 28th annual Beaujolais & Beyond Wine Festival |
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By French law, Beaujolais Nouveau is only released from
wineries at the stroke of midnight on the third Thursday of every
November. Villagers and city folk take to the streets to celebrate,
and that party comes to Dallas! Special arrangements are made
to fly in some of the first cases of Beaujolais Nouveau, so that
Dallas can share in the celebration as well. Wine lovers will have
the opportunity to taste the latest Beaujolais Nouveau as well as
vintages. At this year's 1960s-themed celebration, to be held at the new Omni Dallas Hotel from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., guests will be able to compare wines from
the American states and French regions. Miss Texas 2011 will be in attendance. Call 972-241-0111 or
visit www.faccdallas.com for more information. |
November 18-21
Barbados,
Caribbean — Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival |
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The 2nd annual Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival includes a wide variety of chef demonstrations, tasting events and interactive sessions. Culinary masters at this year's festival include Tom Colicchio, Marcus Samuelsson, Ming Tsai along with Barbadian
culinary sensation, "The Rhum Chef" Paul Yellin, as well as wine expert Anthony Giglio.
International chefs include Mark McEwan and Tom Brodi of Canada, Bruno Loubet from the United
Kingdom and Brazilian chef Vitor Gomes who bring their expertise to the Caribbean. For a full schedule of events and information on purchasing tickets, visit www.foodwinerum.com |
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(Updated: 09/27/11 BH) |
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