2011 GRAND TASTING HALL DETAILS
Location
Stampede Park's BMO Centre, Hall D & E
Dates
| Friday, October 14 | 4-10pm |
| Saturday, October 15 | 3-10pm |
TICKETS
Tickets are day specific and only valid for one session. Each session is the same. An entrance ticket brings you into the Grand Tasting Hall where you can purchase Festival sampling coupons, allowing you to customize what you try and how much you spend.
| Early Bird* | Regular Online | Door** | Front of the Line+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | $22 | $27 | $30 | $35 |
| Sat | $22 | $27 | $30 | $35 |
*Early bird tickets are available until September 14th, 2011. Early bird ticket purchasers will be entered to win early bird prizes. Click here for contest details.
**Please note that tickets at the door are based on availability. Tickets will not be sold at the door if the Tasting Session sells out prior to the event.
+Although line-ups are not anticipated, they may be present during peak arrival times. A Front of the Line Ticket guarantees immediate entrance into the Grand Tasting Hall upon arrival through an exclusive entrance, and includes a complimentary pen, a special welcome upon arrival and other surprises!
CORPORATE
Corporate tickets are available for groups of 20 or more on Friday or Saturday. Please email liz@rockymountainwine.com for more information or to request a Corporate Ticket order form.
SAMPLING COUPONS
Sampling coupons are available for $0.50 and can be purchased at the Grand Tasting Hall. Samples range from 1 to 20 or more coupons, depending on the item.
SUNSHINE VILLAGE DOOR PRIZE
The Grand Prize at the Calgary Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is an All-Inclusive Weekend Getaway for Two at the beautiful Sunshine Mountain Lodge! Escape for an evening away at Banff's only ski-in, ski-out hotel in the heart of the Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort. You'll enjoy two night's accommodation, VIP parking, dinner for two at Chimney Corner restaurant, and a couple's spa treatment. The next day, you’ll hit the slopes for first tracks for a day of skiing or riding. Be sure to complete your ballot at the Grand Tasting Hall to enter this contest. Visit our Contest page for more information and details of other exciting prizes.
REMINDERS
Please note that this is an adult only event. All attendees must be 18 years or older. Minors (including infants and babies) are not permitted to attend. Please remember to enjoy your beverages responsibly.
Calgary
Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival
October 14-15, 2011
Tickets are now on sale! To purchase your tickets today, please click on the corkscrew below, or click here
The 14th annual Calgary Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival returns for two days of indulgence! The Festival features a wide array of world-class wine, premium spirits, import and micro-brewed beer, and an assortment of local culinary creations. Attendees can indulge in quality beverages and cuisine in a fun, social and relaxed atmosphere. Held in newly renovated halls and hosting a diverse selection of exhibitors - you don't want to miss the most delicious event of the year.
The Grand Tasting Hall
Stampede Park's BMO Centre will host Calgary's 2011 Grand Tasting Hall, where over 200 exhibitor booths will showcase the latest beverage products, including a distinguished collection of wines from around the globe, premium spirits, single malt and blended scotches, port, specialty liqueurs, and import and micro-brewed beer. Offering something for everyone, products will range from value based to ultra exclusive. The Grand Tasting Hall offers a unique opportunity to explore new products, interact with the experts and discover new finds. With an onsite liquor store, you can pick up the new and exciting products and old favourites on the spot!
Local restaurants will tempt attendees with delectable mini-mains, appetizers and desserts. From savory to sweet, your taste buds will be seduced with samples such as duck confit tacos, Moroccan lamb spring rolls, kobe beef sliders, passion fruit custard and creamy chai cupcakes!
Check out the wine, beverage, and food samples offered at the 2010 Festival:
Wine Access International Value Wine Awards
The Wine Access International Value Wine Awards are back at the Festival! Attendees will enjoy the exclusive chance to sample medal winning wines from the 2011 Wine Access International Value Wine Awards. This award program seeks to find the best wines available in Canada that retail for $25 or less. Watch for the full competition results that are released in the Oct/Nov Wine Access issue that hits stands in October.
Dairy Farmers of Canada Cheese Seminars
Throughout the tasting sessions, consumers are invited to attend complimentary Cheese Seminars hosted by the Dairy Farmers of Canada. Consumers will gain valuable knowledge on Canadian cheese made from 100% Canadian milk, wine pairing suggestions and other interesting information while enjoying complimentary samples of cheese. Check out the Dairy Farmer's of Canada Cheese Seminar Schedule!
The Grand Sample Search
While you indulge in the wide selection of gourmet food samples offered at the Festival, be sure to note your favorite restaurant's sample for a chance to win four tickets and $100 in sampling coupons to next year's Festival! Fill out your door prize ballot to be sent an email survey after the Festival for your chance to win.
To receive exciting Festival updates, please click here.