Vancouver International Wine Festival Celebrates Wines from Italy
The 45th Vancouver International Wine Festival returns for an eight-day celebration of wine and food, February 24 to March 3 at the Vancouver Convention Centre and other venues around Metro Vancouver. The 2024 festival features 149 wineries participating in 42 events. This year, the spotlight shines on wines from Italy, with 71 wineries from 13 regions in attendance, showcasing their wines in 22 Italian-theme events.
Upcoming ticket on-sale dates:
- Winery dinners go on sale Wednesday, January 3 at 9:30 a.m.
- All remaining public events go on sale Wednesday, January 10 at 9:30 a.m.
- Trade Days events go on sale Wednesday, January 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Tickets are currently on sale for the four International Festival Tastings, the Super Pass and Trade Days Pass, and the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859.
From educational wine seminars, tastings and parties to lively lunches and winery dinners, VanWineFest offers something to please every palate. Browse public events online, click through the interactive Festival at a Glance PDF, or download the promotional brochure for full festival details. For those in the hospitality and food and beverage industries, visit the Trade Days website.
BOOK A HOTEL, GET A FREE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL TASTING TICKET!
Turn your tasting into a weekend trip! Book a stay at one of StayVancouverHotels.com’s 43 downtown hotels and receive a free International Festival Tasting ticket (a $115 to $135 value) to the session of your choice. Quantities are limited and the offer is only available until February 15, so book early to taste for free. The StayVancouverHotels.com initiative is an important cornerstone of the festival’s Don’t Wine and Drive program.
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Online: VanWineFest.ca 24/7
Phone: 604-873-3311, toll-free 1-877-321-3121 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
All ticket prices include wine, food (if a food event), gratuities, taxes and service charges.
Stay In Touch
For more information about the Vancouver International Wine Festival go to VanWineFest.ca and read our Quick Facts.
Twitter: Follow @VanWineFest for announcements, including e-news, festival updates & media releases. Join the conversation at #VIWF.
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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/vancouver-international-wine-festival
ABOUT VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL
Canada’s premier wine show will mark its 45th edition of pairing wine, food and the performing arts from February 24 to March 3, 2024. The festival will showcase 149 wineries from 12 countries in 42 events over eight days. The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859, is the festival’s main fundraising event and kicks off on Saturday, February 24 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Trade Days takes place Wednesday, February 28-Friday, March 1. The festival is consistently ranked the #1 Food, Wine & Hospitality Event in Canada by New York’s BizBash, and was named one of the world’s top 10 wine trade shows by Wine International Association. The festival is produced by the Vancouver International Wine Festival Society, which has three mandates: provide an informative, educational and entertaining wine experience for the public and trade; be a premier marketing opportunity for the wine industry and festival partners; and raise funds for the Bard on the Beach Theatre Society. Since 1979, the festival has raised more than $10 million for the performing arts. Major sponsors are Delta Air Lines and The Vancouver Sun; major industry partners are the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, BCLIQUOR, and the Import Vintners & Spirits Association. The Vancouver International Wine Festival gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.
ABOUT BARD ON THE BEACH
Bard on the Beach is one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare festivals, presented on the waterfront at Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park. The festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas, and popular special events in two performance tents every June through September. Over 2 million patrons have experienced Bard since its inception, growing to annual attendance close to 100,000. Next year’s festival dates are June 11 to September 21, 2024, and scheduled plays include Twelfth Night, Hamlet, The Comedy of Errors, and Measure for Measure. Bard also offers a range of education programs for learners from eight to 80. Full details and education program information are at bardonthebeach.org.
