September 9 – 10
Great Canadian Beer Festival
World-renowned, this festival brings over 45 craft brewers from around the globe together to celebrate…beer. Incredible food and non-stop performances by Victoria’s varied local entertainers round out this event.
Royal Athletic Park
Victoria, BC
250 383-2332
Gcbf.office@gmail.com
www.gcbf.com
September 14 and 18
Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival
The wineries and farms of the Cowichan region open their doors to culinary and wine enthusiasts. Tastings, seminars, live entertainment and hand-blown glassware are all highlights of this festival, and each of the participating wineries holds at least one complimentary event in addition to ticket items such as Winemakers dinners.
1-888-303-3337
www.wines.cowichan.net
September 16-18
EAT! Fraser Valley Food + Cooking Festival
Experience all things food and wine as you meet celebrity chefs, cookbook authors and world-renowned local wine, beer and spirit producers. Exciting entertainment includes celebrity chef demonstrations, tastings and samplings with the artisans themselves, and fantastic retail opportunities. Cost: $12
TRADEX – Fraser Valley Trade & Exhibition Centre
1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5
Telephone: (604) 850-1533
BC Toll Free: 1 (866) 853-1533 www.eat-fraservalley.com
September 22
ChefmeetsGrape
7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
This event provides an opportunity to taste-test the new fall releases from 50 of British Columbia’s top wineries, paired with delicious local cuisine. The region’s premier chefs will be on hand to compete for “People’s Choice” and “Judges’ Choice” awards. Sample each unique creation and vote for your favorite.
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada Place Vancouver, BC
Contact: info@winebc.com
www.winebc.com
September 29
BC Wine Awards Reception & Tasting
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This event marks the beginning of Fall Okanagan Wine Festival (Sept. 29 – Oct. 8) and announces the award winning wines from the Fall Judging Competition. A catered reception follows, allowing participants to congratulate the winners and meet and greet with all the local winemakers. Cost: $50
The Rotary Centre for the Arts
421 Cawston Ave.
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1 Canada
250.717.5304
www.okanaganwineawards.com
