The Okanagan Falls Winery Association (OFWA) is pleased to present Party in the Park. The inaugural event will take place on Friday, July 6 2012 at Kenyon Park. Guests at the outdoor event will have the opportunity to taste premium wines from a dozen local producers, as well as enjoying a buffet dinner and entertainment. …
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FarmFolk CityFolk’s 2012 Okanagan Feast of Fields
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 AT CLAREMONT RANCH ORGANICS IN WINFIELD FarmFolk CityFolk is pleased to announce the exciting details of their 2012 Okanagan Feast of Fields event. On Sunday, August 12, Claremont Ranch Organics will host the Okanagan’s fourth annual multi-course celebration of farming, food and wine in Winfield, BC. A sold out event in its first three years, Okanagan Feast of…
Battle of Benches July 10
Sip wine. Enjoy some appies. Learn about the different wine regions. Dance along to the joyful songs of local entertainer Kristi Hack. Help support two great causes. These are just a sampling of the things that you can do at the hottest summer wine event in Penticton! It’s the Battle of the Benches, and it’s…
Similkameen BBQ King
An extraordinary evening with award-winning wines from eight Similkameen wineries and eight distinguished chefs who are vying for the title of Similkameen BBQ King 2012. This truly unique Similkameen wine and food experience is a competition where chefs will create unique dishes using ingredients from the Similkameen Valley The 2011 Similkameen BBQ King event placed…
Wine and Cultural Festival at Sun Peaks
The 5th Annual Wine & Culture Festival is a fusion of British Columbia’s boutique wineries, local cuisine, arts and crafts and cultural performances. Set amid the renowned Alpine Blossom Season, the Wine & Culture Festival is sure to tempt all of your senses. To top it off, Kevin Costner & Modern West are playing aFREE outdoor concert on…
Entertainment, Food & Winery line-up announced for 3rd Annual Vinos Wine Film Festival
Television personality Erin Cebula to host, the Top Chef graduates from Okanagan College Culinary Arts program to serve cuisine,10 different wineries to pour wine, DJ Shakes to spin discs, and “One More Girl” to perform acoustic set Attention wine, food & music lovers: the producers of “The Vinos Wine Film Festival” today announced several new…
Orofino Winery 1.6 Mile Dinner July 28
This unique event celebrates the beauty of the Similkameen Valley in all her forms. The evening will consist of a five course meal using only the best foods provided by artisan producers from within a 1.6 mile radius of Orofino Winery. Each course will be expertly crafted by chefs Cameron Smith and Dana Ewart, owners…
Going Whole Hog For Spring Wine Festival
“5 incredible chefs, 24 world class wineries, farm-raised pork… and a whole lot of fire” This describes the newest event for the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival; the PIG OUT at Covert Farms in Oliver, BC. Saturday, May 5th from 1 – 4pm, stroll through the fields at Covert Farms and sample house-made Sausage from Terrafina Restaurant…
Oliver Osoyoos Oyster Festival #oooysterfest
If you love Oysters, you need to be at the Okanagan’s only oyster festival: the OOOyster Festival! The Oliver Osoyoos Oyster Festival was created to showcase sustainable oysters together with the award-winning wines of the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association. Even oysters need a day in the sun! Sip the new Spring releases from the participating wineries of…
Wine & Dine with Ricardo’s and La Frenz
The best of the Okanagan’s culinary and vintage fares celebrate spring The best of the Okanagan’s culinary and vintage fares are pairing to celebrate spring – Ricardo’s Mediterranean Kitchen is hosting a tantalizing five-course dinner in partnership with La Frenz Winery. Chef Ricardo Scebba is creating a to-die-for meal with carefully selected wine pairings from…
The Gold Medal Plates Grand Finale
The most extraordinary culinary weekend you will ever experience! February 10 – 11, 2012 Kelowna, British Columbia The Gold Medal Plates Grand Finale takes place February 10 and 11 in Kelowna. The Canadian Culinary Championships promises to be a very exciting weekend and one of the most intense culinary competitions you will ever witness. This year,…
Sun Peaks Winter Wine Festival
2012 Winter Okanagan Wine Festival Events Call Sun Peaks Central Reservations at 1-877-212-7107 for more information on any of the events listed. JANUARY 14–22 SUN PEAKS WINE & DINE VARIOUS TIMES & LOCATIONS|FROM $25 Select restaurants at Sun Peaks offer enticing cuisine specially paired with affordable Okanagan wines. Choose from a price fixe menu and…
Cocktail Class is back in session at RauDZ Regional Table
RauDZ Regional Table is bringing cocktails back to the classroom with the return of Liquid Sundays. Led by award-winning mixologist Liquid Chef Gerry Jobe, Liquid Sundays take the traditional concept of a cooking class and the non-traditional curriculum of cocktails to develop a third semester of this extremely popular 8-week program. No prerequisite is required…
Miradoro Restaurant Welcomes the Holidays with Culinary Celebrations
Christmas Eve Dinner and New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu Embrace the seasonal spirit this December with a special Christmas Eve Dinner and New Year’s Eve feature menu at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards destination restaurant, Miradoro. Located amongst the stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley wine country, Miradoro offers a welcoming reprieve this holiday season. For…
Winter Okanagan Wine Festival
Three events are already sold out and tickets are being snatched up quickly for the Winter Okanagan Wine Festival at Sun Peaks Resort, January 14-22, 2012. The Medal Winners Tasting, one of the M-Room Fondue’s and the Port & Cheese Social are already sold out. The Sun Peaks Progressive Tasting is already over 50% sold,…
Eat.Drink.Tweet.
Register now for Eat.Drink.Tweet. — social media with a culinary twist — and be prepared to learn about the latest in social media and digital marketing while enjoying fine food and wine. The first Eat.Drink.Tweet. was a sellout and a trending topic in Canada on Twitter. Don’t miss out! This year EDT features a pre-conference session on…
Meet Bestselling Wine Author Natalie MacLean in Vancouver or the Okanagan for the Launch of her New Book
Join Natalie MacLean for an unforgettable evening of wine, laughter and story-telling to celebrate the launch of her second wine book, Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain Wines. Natalie will be hosting events in the following cities: Okanagan/Kelowna November 8 B.C. Wine Museum Wine tasting with appetizers Tickets: Mosaic Books 250-763-4418 or…
CABANA GRILLE GEARS UP FOR 6TH IRON CHEF THROWDOWN
Tickets Still Available for Gourmet & Grapes – Sunday, October 2 It’s not too late to get in on one of the Okanagan Wine Festival’s most loved events. Cabana Grille’s Gourmet & Grapes features fantastic pairings of top Okanagan chefs and wineries along with a fun and fiece Iron Chef Throwdown. There’s nowhere else to be in Kelowna…
News from Orofino Winery
FALL FESTIVAL EVENTS AND THE OROFINO PRESS ANNOUNCING THE CREATION OF THE OROFINO PRESS!!! ADD IT TO YOUR “FAVORITES” LIST AND CHECK IN FOR ALL OF THE DETAILS ON THE 2011 CRUSH AND BEYOND! http://orofinovineyards.blogspot.com/ The Orofino Press Orofino in the Similkameen Valley has created a blog that will follow the 2011 grape harvest from the…
2011 BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE AWARDS
2011 BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE AWARDS SET TO START SEPTEMBER 25TH IN THE OKANAGAN Over 400 British Columbia Wines to Be Judged The British Columbia Wine Awards – one of the most prestigious wine competitions in Canada – starts in earnest this coming Sunday September 25 at Kelowna’s spectacular Manteo Waterfront Resort. These awards are jointly sponsored…
