Cornucopia – An abundant, overflowing supply
True to its name, Cornucopia is the fall festival for the indulgent and the connoisseur. Ideally located in the majestic and historic resort town of Whistler, BC, the festival celebrates an exemplary culinary scene and impeccable wines for every type of bon vivant. Offering a truly sensory experience, with winemaker dinners, interactive seminars, gala wine tastings and electric after-parties. This high-end four day and night showcase fulfills its mission to put Whistler on the map as the must-experience wine and food party.
Cornucopia, the 16th annual celebration of food and wine, graces Whistler on
November 7th – 11th, 2012.
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Wednesday, November 7th
| Whistler Chef’s Challenge presented by VIKING – Heats | Wednesday, November 7th Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer 10am – 6pm |
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| Cornucopia Cocktail Competition presented by Alta Bistro | Wednesday, November 7th Whistler Conference Centre 1pm – 4pm |
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| Winery Dinner: Seasonal Menu at Alta Bistro | Wednesday, November 7th Alta Bistro 6pm |
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Thursday, November 8th
| Whistler Chef’s Challenge presented by VIKING – FINAL | Thursday, November 8th Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer 11am – 3pm |
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| House Party – Best of BC | Thursday, November 8th Whistler Conference Centre 6pm – 9pm |
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Friday, November 9th – Daytime
| VIKING Stage Series – Eat, Drink and be Merry! | Friday, November 9th Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer 10am – 11am |
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| VIKING Stage Series: Divine and Distilled | Friday, November 9th Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer 12:30pm – 2pm |
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| BC Wine Institute Trade Seminar | Friday, November 9th Whistler Conference Centre – Fitzsimmons Room 12pm – 1:30pm |
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| Trade Tasting | Friday, November 9th Whistler Conference Centre – Sea to Sky Ballroom 1pm – 3:30pm |
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| VIKING Stage Series: Street Meet Truck and Granville Island Brewing | Friday, November 9th Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer 3:30pm – 5pm |
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| Consumer Seminar | Friday, November 9th Fairmont Chateau Whistler – Frontenac Ballroom 4pm – 5:30pm |
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Friday, November 9th – Evening
| Winery Dinner: Araxi Restaurant + Bar – Big Guns | Friday, November 9th Araxi 6pm |
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| Winery Dinner: Hy’s Steakhouse | Friday, November 9th Hy’s Steakhouse 6:30pm |
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| CRUSH Early Entry | Friday, November 9th Whistler Conference Centre – Sea to Sky Ballroom 7:45pm – 8:30pm |
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| CRUSH Gala Grand Tasting – Friday Night | Friday, November 9th Whistler Conference Centre – Sea to Sky Ballroom 8:30pm – 11pm |
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| Cocktail Dinner: 5280, Four Seasons | Friday, November 9th Four Seasons Resort 8pm |
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Saturday, November 10th – Daytime
| VIKING Stage Series: The Flour Pot | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer 10am – 11am |
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| All Aboard the Wine Express | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Garibaldi B 11am – 12:30pm |
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| Brave – and Tasty – New World | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Harmony A + B 11am – 12:30pm |
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| What did Chardonnay ever do to you? | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Fitzsimmons 11am – 12:30pm |
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| Chef’s Table Luncheon featuring Burrowing Owl Estates | Saturday, November 10th Private Home 12pm – 3:30pm |
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| Chef’s Table Luncheon featuring Guest Chefs | Saturday, November 10th Private Home 12pm – 3:30pm |
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| VIKING Stage Series: Edible Canada | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer 12:30pm – 2pm |
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| White Alba Truffle Mushroom Lunch | Saturday, November 10th Quattro 1pm |
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| Regional Walkabout | Saturday, November 10th Fairmont Chateau Whistler – Frontenac Ballroom 2pm – 5pm |
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| Argentine Treasures | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Fitzsimmons 2pm – 3:30pm |
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| Wine Access presents – Canadian Wine Awards Stand Outs | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Garibaldi B 2pm – 3:30pm |
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| Winner at Every Price Point | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Harmony A + B 2pm – 3:30pm |
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| VIKING Stage Series: Wildwood and Elements: “Bison; the better beef” | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer 3:30pm – 5pm |
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| A Land Like No Other | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Garibaldi B 4:30pm – 6pm |
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| Pinot Noir: Prima Donna in a Glass | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Fitzsimmons 4:30pm – 6pm |
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| Wines for a Blue Moon | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Harmony A + B 4:30pm – 6pm |
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Saturday, November 10th – Evening
| Top 25 Celebratory Reception | Saturday, November 10th Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre – Istken Hall 5pm – 7pm |
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| Winery Dinner: The Grill Room at Fairmont Chateau Whistler | Saturday, November 10th Fairmont Chateau Whistler 7pm – Reception, 7:30pm – Dinner |
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| Winery Dinner: SIDECUT at the Four Seasons Resort | Saturday, November 10th SIDECUT, Four Seasons 7pm – Reception, 7:30pm – Dinner |
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| Winery Dinner: Alta Bistro French and Australian Inspired Dinner | Saturday, November 10th Alta Bistro 7pm |
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| CRUSH Gala Grand Tasting | Saturday, November 10th Whistler Conference Centre – Sea to Sky Ballroom 8pm – 11pm |
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Sunday, November 11th – Daytime
| Bubbles & Brunch presented by the Fairmont Chateau Whistler | Sunday, November 11th Fairmont Chateau Whistler 11am, *please note, there is more than one seating time. |
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| Bubbles & Brunch presented by the Fairmont Chateau Whistler | Sunday, November 11th Fairmont Chateau Whistler 11.15am, *please note, there is more than one seating time. |
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| Bubbles & Brunch presented by the Fairmont Chateau Whistler | Sunday, November 11th Fairmont Chateau Whistler 11.30am, *please note, there is more than one seating time. |
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| VIKING Stage Series – Sushi Village | Sunday, November 11th Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer 11:30am – 1pm |
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| Bubble-icious | Sunday, November 11th Whistler Conference Centre – Harmony A + B 12:30pm – 2pm |
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| Wine Access presents Killer Value Wines | Sunday, November 11th Whistler Conference Centre – Fitzsimmons 12pm – 1:30pm |
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| Mini Tasting Series: Bellissimo Bianco | Sunday, November 11th Whistler Conference Centre – Harmony B 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
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| Mini Tasting Series: ¿Qué pasa, blanco? | Sunday, November 11th Whistler Conference Centre – Harmony A 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
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| Tips,Tricks & Perfect Pairings | Sunday, November 11th Whistler Conference Centre – Fitzsimmons 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
FoodSeminar |
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| VIKING Stage Series: Earls: KITCHEN IS OUR SOUL, BAR IS OUR SPIRIT | Sunday, November 11th Whistler Conference Centre – Grand Foyer 2:30pm – 4pm |
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| The Barley Sandwich | Sunday, November 11th Whistler Conference Centre – Fitzsimmons 4:30pm – 6pm |
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| Mini Tasting Series: Ravishing Rosso | Sunday, November 11th Whistler Conference Centre – Harmony B 4pm – 5pm |
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| Mini Tasting Series: ¡Hola Old! ¡Hola New! | Sunday, November 11th Whistler Conference Centre – Harmony A 4pm – 5pm |
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| Cornucopia Night Market – A Taste of Asia | Sunday, November 11th Whistler Conference Centre – Sea to Sky Ballroom 7pm – 10pm |
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