Cornucopia in the true sense of the word is all about an over flowing supply of abundance and this festival definitely lives up to its name. Over both Crush evenings as the Gala Grand Tasting winds down, the night stays alive with glamour, epicurean sensation, music, dancing and an element of surprise. With renowned Champagne Houses of the world; Sterling Silver Girls, lingerie filled catwalks and mixologists working their magic it is obvious why the Cornucopia nightlife is heralded as a highlight on the annual Sea-to-Sky social calendar.?
Cornucopia’s parties will sell out so get your tickets now to avoid disappointment! whistlercornucopia.com
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
| House Party – Best of BC Tickets: $35 Thursday November 12th, 2009 5pm-8pm Whistler Conference Centre |
In 2009 we’re kicking off the festival in true BC style and flair at the ultimate “House Party”. Wine and dine the best that BC has to offer in gourmet BBQ, microbrewery beer, locally produced wine and even home grown vodka! Cornucopia is putting the “house” back in house party and welcoming festival attendees come on over and enjoy delights offered by our “city”, our “backyard”, our “house”. Don’t be late!
Fork & Vine @ Players Chophouse
Tickets: $45
Thursday November 12th, 2009
7pm-11pm
Breaking the biodynamic barrier, one wine at a time.
Join us @ Player’s Chophouse for a canap? and wine tasting soiree focused on celebrating the Organic and biodynamic practices being adopted at vineyards around the world. Along with recognizing Canada as reputable winemaking region, with its own organic wineries to boast of, this event promotes ecologically sound wines from the world over. Sample 5 different wines, from 5 major winemaking regions, all with biodynamic or organic certification. The wines will be paired with culinary offerings produced by Executive Chef, Jon Campbell.
ARTrageous
Tickets: $30
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
Dusty’s in Creekside
8pm ‘til late
ARTrageous is Whistler’s original arts party, and a one-night stand for artists, art lovers and art class renegades. This sold-out event is an eclectic fusion of locally-made creations, costume, interactive art stations, photo studio experiments, funk music, dance and wine. As part of Cornucopia, ARTrageous will satisfy you creative appetite. Tickets are $30; WAC Member price is $15.
For more information visit whistlerartscouncil.com
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
Cocktails @ Lakeside Lounge at Nita Lake Lodge
Tickets: $33
Friday November 13th, 2009
6:30pm-8:30pm
“Nita Lake Lodge” Lakeside Lounge & Terrace in collaboration with Victoria Sprits Brings you a “high spirited cocktail hour” Including cocktail created at this year Vic Gin Shake Down competition in Vancouver. The Cocktails will be paired with gin inspired canap?s to make it Cocktail hour fit for Whistler Royalty.
CRUSH Gala Grand Tasting
Friday, November 13th, 2009 – 8:30pm – 11:15pm
The party to be part of and Cornucopia’s flagship event – The Grand Gala Tasting. ?So popular the event is now held on two nights – take your pick! Spoil your senses and indulge at CRUSH on Friday Nov. 13th or Saturday November 14th featuring the wine delights of over 75 wineries and heralded as the most anticipated wine event of the Fall.
Burlesque III
Tickets: ?$45
Friday, November 13th, 2009
Pre Party @ Mountain Club: 8pm – 10pm
Burlesque III @ Garfinkels Night Club: 10pm – 2am
Burlesque Pre Party:
The Pre-Party is where you warm up for the sexy and exciting night to come – Mingling with the lovely Burlesque Beauties and soaking up the Lounge Beats by international DJ Andreas Morel. Tickets include appetizers and 3 beverages, to be enjoyed here or at BURLESQUE!
Burlesque III:
Featuring two very special performances from, ‘Sweet Sin’ by the Burlesque Beauties and live entertainment beginning at 10:30pm. This year’s event boasts more live entertainment than ever before! Live Sax from Buddha Sax, and a set by Bobby James, of Drummatic, plus live vocals by Christine Sing. Burlesque III has something for all senses.
TOP 25 – Celebratory Reception
Tickets: $25
Friday Nov. 13th, 2009
Fairmont Chateau Whistler – Lower Level Retail Concourse
5pm-7pm
The Top 25 is an exclusive celebratory reception showcasing the “25 Best Wines of the Festival” as determined by an esteemed 12 person panel of industry experts. This exclusive casual walk around event is sure to get your weekend off to a great start with the best of the best being poured in this intimate setting, coupled with a selection of canap?s prepared by the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
And the winners are…
Jackson–Triggs Okanagan Estate Proprietors’ Reserve Shiraz
Cristalino Cava Brut
Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Sumac Ridge Estate Winery Sparkling Non Vintage Tribute
Arrowleaf Cellars Special Select Late Harvest Vidal 2008
Hester Creek Estate Winery Cabernet Merlot 2007
Rodney Strong Vineyards Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Beringer Founders’ Estate Merlot 2006
Inniskillin Okanagan Estate Discovery Series Malbec 2007
Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz 2006
Road 13 Vineyards Fifth Element 2006
Cat Amongst the Pigeons “Nine Lives” Shiraz 2007
Rodney Strong Vineyards Russian River Pinot Noir 2007
Gemtree Uncut Shiraz 2007
Garnacha de Fuego Grenache 2008
Bodegas Ostatu Rioja Crianza 2006
Penfolds Barossa Valley Bin 138 GMS 2007
Altesino Rosso Di Toscana 2007
Hester Creek Estate Winery Reserve Cabernet Franc 2006
See Ya Later Ranch Ping 2007
Road 13 Vineyards Jackpot Chardonnay 2007
Pikes Winery Pikes Traditionale Riesling 2008
Stoneleigh Chardonnay 2007
Bastianich Sauvignon “B” 2008
NK’Mip Cellars Qwam Qwmt Chardonnay 2007
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
CRUSH Gala Grand Tasting
Saturday, November 14th, 2009 – 8:00pm – 11:30pm
The party to be part of and Cornucopia’s flagship event – The Grand Gala Tasting. ?So popular the event is now held on two nights – take your pick! Spoil your senses and indulge at CRUSH on Friday Nov. 13th or Saturday November 14th featuring the wine delights of over 75 wineries and heralded as the most anticipated wine event of the Fall.
BUBBLES + OCEANS AFTERPARTY @ Araxi
Tickets: $150, all inclusive
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
10:30 pm
After Crush complete your evening at Araxi’s BUBBLES + OCEANS, a chance to let your hair down in the heart of Whistler Village. A DJ will set the stage for an unforgettable night of sensational music, seductive seafood and luxe bubbles, from 20 of the world’s top Champagne and sparkling wine houses. Executive Chef James Walt will showcase an impressive selection of finely-crafted canap?s and his fabled seafood platters including the finest fresh shucked oysters, sushi and Tofino Dungeness crab. This not-to-be-missed party at Whistler’s premier restaurant is one of the festival’s hottest tickets!
Chopstix,Turntables n’ Lace
Tickets: $50
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Doors at 9pm – Fashion Show at 10pm
Longhorn Saloon
Asian infused canap?s and cocktails perfectly paired with a show stopping Lingerie inspired fashion show. The show will feature designs from Clothes Minded Apparel and Shea Couturiere whilst showcasing the local talents of Lara and Angela Cooney and Vancouver’s own Shea O’Connor. Sake mixology, domestic and import wines with a selection of imported Asian Beers to taste. Guest DJ to be announced.
For more information and events, please visit: whistlercornucopia.com!
Tickets and packages
Great accommodation AND Crush ticket packages!
3 Peak accommodation: from $170
4 Peak accommodation: from $201
5 Peak accommodation: from $214
Now available at www.whistlercornucopia.com alongside details of the four day event program. Make sure you get your tickets early, especially for Cornucopia’s annual sell-out events!
