Fall Wine Cornucopia
About
Sunday, October 25, 2009 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tickets: $35.00 in advance, $40.00 at the gate, $15.00 designated driver at the gate
The Fall Wine Cornucopia is the premier wine exhibition of the San Joaquin Valley. The Cornucopia brings together San Joaquin Valley wines, gourmet local foodstuffs, renowned artists, and the people of our Valley together to celebrate the goodness that comes from our fields. The event is held at Chukchansi Park in beautiful downtown Fresno, a perfect venue to showcase the pride of our Valley.
Itinerary of Fun
2-6 pm: Wine Tasting
- Concourse
2-6 pm: Food Tasting
- Concourse
2-6 pm: Art Exhibition
- Concourse
2-6 pm: Music of Terry Cabatic
- 3rd Base Alcove
2-6 pm: Music of Sammy Coulter
- 1st Base Alcove
2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30: Grape Stomp
- 3rd Base Cantina
4:00 pm: Iron Chef 2009
- Shackelford vs. Palomino - 3rd Base Cantina
2-6 pm: Wine Bottle Sales
- Entrance Info Booth - Near the Carrousel
2-6 pm: Cornucopia Commemorative Lithographs
- $10 at the Wine Sales Booth
Please Note:Due to California Liquor Laws, we are only allowed to
Sell you wine as you leave, in a sealed bottle.
Some highlights of the 2008 Fall Wine Cornucopia:
Grape Stomp: Your chance to jump on grapes – just like in the movies!
Cooking Demonstrations: Chef Vatche from Cracked Pepper Bistro and Chris Shackelford from Trelio Restaurant did cooking demonstrations on the hour, culminating with an IRON CHEF VALLEY competition.
Cigar and Port Area!
Live Music by “Top of the Mark”!
Award Winning San Joaquin Valley Wines!
Over 30 Local Artists!
Gourmet Foodstuffs featuring the Growers who bring their harvest to our tables!
Shopping – for those of you who like that sort of thing!
Designated Driver Program: show up to the gate, and receive a special $15 ticket as our way to say thank you for keeping the streets of our Valley safe for everyone.
A couple notes:
The Fall Wine Cornucopia is an adult event designed to showcase the very best of the San Joaquin Valley, in a relaxed afternoon atmosphere.
All proceeds from the Fall Wine Cornucopia support non-profit activity in the San Joaquin Valley. Some of the non-profit charity partners for 2008 included: The American Heart Association, Nancy Hinds Hospice, Valley Performing Arts Council, and the Fresno Philharmonic.
For more information or questions, please email info@idrinkwine.net.
