2010 GRAND TASTING HALL DETAILS
Location
Stampede Park's BMO Centre, Hall B & C
Dates
| Thursday, October 14 | 5-10pm |
| Friday, October 15 | 4-10pm |
| Saturday, October 16 | 3-10pm |
Tickets
Tickets are day specific and only valid for the Tasting Session on that day. 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+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs | $16 | $18 | $23 | $30 |
| Fri | $20 | $25 | $30 | $35 |
| Sat | $20 | $25 | $30 | $35 |
*Early bird tickets available until September 15, 2010. Early bird ticket purchasers will be entered to win two tickets to KOOZA, one of Cirque du Soleil's most spectacular shows! Click here for more 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 we are not expecting long line-ups, Front of the Line ticket holders are guaranteed immediate entrance into the Grand Tasting Hall, as well as a Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival wine-holder plate.
Corporate
Corporate tickets are available for Thursday (groups of 20 or more) and Friday (groups of 30 or more). 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
Don't miss your chance to win this year's Grand Prize – the Taste of Sunshine Wine & Dine Package for two at the Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort! Visit our Contest page for more information and details of other exciting prizes.
Visiting Calgary for the weekend?
Stay downtown during the Festival at the International Hotel for only $119! Click here or call 1-800-661-8627and quote "Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival" to book your room.
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 14-16, 2010
The 13th annual Calgary Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival returns for three days of indulgence with a wide array of world class wine, premium spirits, import beer and an assortment of fresh, local culinary creations. Experience a fusion of wine and cuisine in a fun, social and relaxed atmosphere. With larger halls, wider aisles, and more exhibitors than ever, this is one year that you won’t want to miss!
Stampede Park's BMO Centre will host Calgary's 2010 Grand Tasting Hall, featuring over 180 exhibitor booths that 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 high-end to ultra exclusive. The Grand Tasting Hall offers a unique opportunity to explore new products, interact with the experts and discover new favorites. With an onsite liquor store, you will be able to immediately pick up new and exciting finds, and of course your old favorites.
Local restaurants and hotels will be eager to tempt you with delectable mini-main dishes, appetizers and desserts. These ethnic and contemporary food samples are sure to satisfy any palate. Be sure to check out the wine, beverage, and food samples that were featured at last year's Grand Tasting Hall:
Tickets for the Grand Tasting Hall are now on sale! Purchase your tickets today by clicking on the corkscrew above, or click here.
Wine & Spirit Tasting Seminars
*New this year* Enhance your Festival experience by attending an exclusive Tasting Seminar! Enjoy delicious samples of wine, port, scotch or cognac as an expert guides you through the tasting, offering tasting techniques, food pairing suggestions, and other interesting facts. For seminar details and more information, please click here. All seminar attendees receive Front of the Line entrance (immediate access into the Grand Tasting Hall and a wine-holder plate!), an October/November issue of Wine Access Magazine and a wine tote. Please note there is limited availability for each seminar.
Tasting Seminar tickets are now on sale! Tickets can be purchased by clicking the corkscrew above or clicking here
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 from medal winning wines of the 2010 Wine Access International Value Wine Awards. This award program seeks to find the best wines available in Canada that retail for $25 or less. The full competition results are released in the Oct/Nov Wine Access issue that hit stands in October.
Dairy Farmers of Canada Cheese Seminars
Throughout the tasting sessions, consumers are invited to attend complimentary Cheese Seminars hosted by 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. To view the seminar schedule, please click here.
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 Front of the Line 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.