2009 EVENTS OVERVIEW

The 2009 Vancouver International Wine Festival will take place March 23rd - 29th 2009.

2008 EVENTS OVERVIEW

The 2008 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival serves up a record 1,600 wines from over 176 wineries representing 16 countries at a record 60 events. The hub of the festival is the International Festival Tasting room (Thursday, Feb 28 - Saturday March 1) at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, where these wines are poured.

There are 11 events exclusively for those in the wine and restaurant trade, including two Trade Tastings. The wine pro will find 862 wines for sampling here – 161 wines that are unlisted and not yet available in this market plus, of course, all 701wines that also are served at the public tastings.

Most trade events and public wine seminars take place at the convention centre. Winery dinners, luncheons and other events take place at top restaurants and hotels throughout the city. The festival’s crown jewel is the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner and Auction, Wednesday Feb 27, featuring exceptional wines, dining experiences, travel packages and other treasures going to the highest bidder.

No one under 19 admitted Proof of age may be required.

Questions? Phone 604-873-3311