FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

The Symposium for Professional Wine Writers, a non-profit organization founded by Meadowood Napa Valley, the Napa Valley Vintners trade association and The Culinary Institute of America, draws top wine book authors and editors, wine magazine writers and critics, newspaper wine columnists, bloggers and other wine content creators to Napa Valley to speak, listen, debate, explore themes prevalent in contemporary wine writing and network with their peers for four days. A combination of lectures, panel discussions, group and individual writing sessions, wine tasting and fine dining make the symposium an unmatched career enrichment opportunity for editorial wine, wine-food, and wine-travel writers. The symposium is not open to winery personnel and marketing and communications professionals. A portion of the cost of the program is underwritten by the Napa Valley Vintners, a non-profit organization representing more than 300 wineries, and by Meadowood Napa Valley. Meadowood, which is also the annual home to Auction Napa Valley, continues its 30-year tradition of service to the Napa Valley winegrowing community by providing a venue for the conference. The symposium follows an intense plenary program for a limited number of attendees plus speakers
Website The Symposium for Professional Wine Writers

With a theme of BBQ Coast to Coast -Bold Flavors and Bright Ideas, the conference will feature educational seminars, restaurant tours, networking opportunities, barbecue all-stars and even a cooking competition
Website NBBQA National Conference and Trade Show

It's the premier seafood & wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival. Artists and Craftsmen will show-case a variety of fine art, sculpture, photography, pottery, and jewelry. Pacific Northwest Wineries will be pouring the finest of wines and culinary professionals will serve cuisines of delectable delights sure to entice our palates
Website Newport Seafood & Wine Festival

Winefest Calgary is back to spoil your senses. Enjoy the chance to sample hundreds of local and international wines, port, sparkling and dessert wines from the world's most celebrated wine regions. 'Try before you buy' in Winefest's casually refined atmosphere - every sip and sample is included in your ticket. Wine experts will be available to share their knowledge as you taste your way from booth to booth, suggesting tasting notes while educating your palate and senses. Savour a delicious selection of hors d'oeuvres, including gourmet cheeses, olives, chocolates and scrumptious samples from Stampede Catering.
Website Winefest Calgary