Beaver Creek Wine and Spirits Festival

EAT, DRINK, & BE MERRY


August 20-22, 2009
Featuring the winners of the San Francisco International Wine Competition and World Spirits Competition, world-renowned culinary talent and outdoor events to enjoy summertime in the mountains.

Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 20

*Beaver Creek Rodeo Series Guest Chef BBQ - SOLD OUT
Join us for the weekly Rodeo at Traer Creek for an exclusive BBQ with guest chefs Waldy Malouf & Richard Sandoval.Rain or Shine.

Friday, August 21

Fly Fish/Eat Fish - $200
8am-2:30pm
Fly Fishing Center & Spago
Fish with the best guides around on the beautiful Eagle River. All ability levels welcome. Then indulge in a four-course wine pairing luncheon at Spago with Master Sommelier Sean Razee and Chef Mark Ferguson.

Walk & Wine - $100
10am-2pm Hiking Center & Spago
A guided hike with the experts of the Beaver Creek Hiking Center for all ability levels. Reward yourself with a wine pairing luncheon at Spago with Sommelier Sean Razee and Chef Mark Ferguson.

Wine Luncheon - $75
12-2:30pm Spago at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
Hosted by the Vail Valley's only Master Sommelier Sean Razee, enjoy four courses prepared by Spago's Chef Mark Ferguson paired with wines and spirits.

Culinary Demo Series - Free
5-6pm Bon Appetit Tent (on Plaza behind BC Sports)
Learn from Beaver Creek Chophouse's Chef Jay McCarthy, and enjoy wines or cocktails in Beaver Creek's outdoor kitchen. Open to the public, but space fills up quickly. First come, first served.

Wine Dinner - $125
7-10pm Splendido at the Chateau
Enjoy an amazing wine pairing dinner with Guest Chef Scott Conant, Guest Pastry Chef Keegan Gerhard and Splendido's David Walford. Bid on amazing vacation packages benefiting The Bright Future Foundation.

Saturday, August 22

Desserts & Drinks Class - $100
10am-1pm
Rimini Create delicious desserts with infamous pastry chef Keegan Gerhard at this hands-on class. Sip cocktails and enjoy lunch and tasting your creations.

Mix it Up - $40
3-4:30pm
Beaver Creek Chophouse
Learn how to mix specialty cocktails (and taste them all!) while enjoying paired appetizers prepared by the Beaver Creek Chophouse

Culinary Demo Series - Free
5pm
Bon Appetit Tent
Learn from a guest chef, and enjoy wines or cocktails in Beaver Creek's outdoor kitchen. Open to the public, but space fills up quickly. First come, first served.

"Best of" Walk-Around Tasting - $50
7-10pm
Vilar Performing Arts Center
Taste over 40 award-winning wines and spirits and dishes from all of the Celebrity Chefs and your Beaver Creek favorites.

Chefs to include:
Scott Conant of Scarpetta, New York
Waldy Malouf of Beacon Restaurant, New York
Rick Moonen of m seafood, Las Vegas
Richard Sandoval of Modern Mexican Restaurants
Donald Wressell of Guittard Chocolate Company, Las Vegas
Your Host: Anthony Dias Blue, Wine and Spirits Expert

For tickets, please call 970.845.TIXS or visit www.vilarcenter.org

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