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Vancouver Wine Festival Events in 2024

Vancouver Wine Festival Events

The Vancouver International Wine Festival features dozens of special restaurant dinners, wine tastings, seminars and other wine-themed events.

In 2024 the festival runs from February 24th to March 3rd and the theme is Italy. Celebrating its 45th anniversary, this year the festival features 12 countries, 149 wineries, 1,150 wines and 42 events over the course of its 8 days.

This article describes just some of the events taking place in 2024. To learn about them, continue reading, or, for the full list of events, visit vanwinefest.ca.

 


For tickets and the event’s official website, click Vancouver International Wine Festival.


 

Vancouver Wine Festival

 

Wine Festival Dinners, Seminars & Other Events

The Vancouver Wine Festival has a number of events between February 24th and March 3rd in 2024. Some of the events are for the public. Others are for people in the wine industry. There are around 149 wineries from a dozen countries participating during the festival this year.

Below we list some of the festival’s various public events. As you’ll see, there is a wide selection of wonderful wine-related activities to choose from. They sell out fast though, so if you see one you like, book your tickets soon!

The International Festival Tastings are the festival’s biggest events. In 2024 they take place daily from February 29th to March 2nd at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC West). Hours are from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on all three days. There is also an extra tasting on the Saturday afternoon between 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm. Tickets for each event cost between $109 and $135.

(Note: Events are for adults ages 19+. Event times, locations and other details are subject to change, so check the official Vancouver International Wine Festival website links for exact details.)

 

Wine Samples at Wine Festival Workshop

 

Signature Wine Festival Events

Below are examples of signature events with more information about the various days of the festival. NOTE: Our list is just a sample of the many events. For the full list of events happening in 2024, see the vanwinefest.ca website.

 

Saturday, February 24th, 2024


 

Bacchanalia Gala at the Fairmont Hotel (Sold Out)

In 2024 the Bacchanalia Gala takes place on February 24th at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The event starts at 6:00 pm and runs until 11:00 pm at 900 West Georgia Street. It’s a formal event that features a five-course meal with eight different wines to try. There are also auctions (both live and silent) taking place throughout the evening. Tickets cost $600 per person or $4,800 for a table of eight people.

Click Bacchanalia Gala for more information.

 

Monday, February 26th, 2024


 

A Night with Robert Mondavi (Sold Out)

This winery dinner event is held at the Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar at 845 Burrard Street in Vancouver. It starts at 6:30 pm and runs until 10:00 pm. The event features some of Napa Valley’s finest wines. It’s led by Eugene Mlynczyk and includes a curated dinner. Tickets cost about $225 each. For more information see A Night with Robert Mondavi.

 

Wine Festival Wine Sample

 

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024


 

A Taste of Ruffino (Sold Out)

A dinner featuring several award-winning Ruffino wines takes place at The Roof at Black + Blue, located at 1032 Alberni Street in Vancouver. The brand’s global ambassador Beppe d’Andrea discusses the history and traditions of Ruffino. The event runs from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Click A Taste of Ruffino for more information.

 

Discover delle Venezie DOC (Sold Out)

A wine tasting and walk-about event featuring Pino Grigio. The wines are from Italy and there’s also sushi, charcuterie, and other dishes to enjoy. This event is held at The Loft at Earls Yaletown, located at 1095 Mainland Street. It starts at 6:00 pm and runs for two hours. Tickets cost about $69 per person. To learn more click Discover delle Venezie DOC.

To see what a Vancouver International Wine Festival event looks like at The Loft at Earls in Yaletown, check out the following video. It shows scenes of an event last year when the theme for the festival was South America. As you’ll see, there was lots of wine as well as food and live music to enjoy. It’ll be similar this year.

(Note: The musician in the video performing at the event at The Loft last year was Michael Fabro. In the video, towards the end, you’ll notice that he stops playing momentarily, but the music continues. That’s because the music is looped, where Michael is playing multiple parts, almost like a duet with himself. What you hear when he pauses briefly to adjust his guitar is what he was playing moments previously. He’s a talented musician!)

 

 

Dine with Inama (Sold Out)

This event with Stefano Inama takes place at CinCin Ristorante at 1154 Robson Street. Featured wines are by the Azienda Agricola Inama winery, while dinner is provided by the team at CinCin. Tickets cost $225 per person. The event starts at 6:30 pm and concludes at 10:00 pm. For more information click Dinner with Inama.

 


For tickets and the event’s official website, click Vancouver International Wine Festival.


 

Wednesday, February 28th, 2024


 

California Wines Sun Fest

A celebration of California wines happens from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on February 28th in 2024. The event is held at The Pipe Shop at the Shipyards at 115 Victory Ship Way in North Vancouver. Wines are paired with various snacks and bites. Tickets cost $69 and are on sale as of January 10th. For more information see the California Wines Sun Fest page.

 

Vancouver Wine Festival at Granville Island
California Wine Beach Party in 2022

 

Gusto d’Italia (Sold Out)

A five-course dinner at the La Piazza Dario restaurant located at 3075 Slocan Street in Vancouver. Each course is matched with wines by Medici Ermete and Montresor from different regions in Italy. The event runs from 6:30 to 10:00 pm on February 28th. Tickets cost $175 per person. For more information about the dinner, click Gusto d’Italia.

 

Thursday, February 29th, 2024


 

The Shape of Wine (Sold Out)

This event is a guide through the different shapes of wine glasses and the effects they produce. It’s run by Alysha Harker and guests sample a variety of fine wines. The event takes place at the Terminal City Club at 837 West Hastings Street from 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm. Tickets cost $115 and include a set of glasses to take home. To learn more about the event, click The Shape of Wine.

 

Vancouver Wine Tasting Workshop
Wine Tasting Seminar

 

International Festival Tasting at the Convention Centre

This wine-tasting event takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC West) at 1055 Canada Place. It’s one of the festival’s largest and most popular events.

In 2024 this event runs from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday of February 29th to March 2nd. There is also an additional afternoon session on the Saturday. At this event there are about 150 wineries in attendance to provide samples of their specific wines. Admission ranges from $109 to $115 for this night. For more information click International Festival Tasting.

 


For tickets and the event’s official website, click Vancouver International Wine Festival.


 

Vancouver International Wine Festival

 

Friday, March 1st, 2024


 

Golden State Vineyard Visions

A Master Class about eight different wines from California. The event is moderated by DJ Kearney, who provides interesting insight into the work behind each wine. The seminar is held at the Vancouver Convention Centre (Meeting Room 109 in VCC West). It’s located at 1055 Canada Place. The event starts at 5:15 pm and runs for 90 minutes. Tickets cost $55 each. For more information see the Golden State Vineyard Visions page.

 

International Festival Tasting at the Convention Centre

This wine-tasting event takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC West) at 1055 Canada Place from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (as well as on Thursday and Saturday). At this event there are 149 wineries in attendance. Advance tickets for this evening cost $119 and regular tickets cost $125.

For more information click International Festival Tasting.

 

Wine Glass Refill

 

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024


 

The Global Cru

The Global Cru is a seminar based on the term “Cru” which means “growth” in French and refers to the quality or classification of a vineyard. At this event participants learn about the word and sample some of the world’s best wines. The event runs from 5:15 pm to 6:45 pm at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC West) located at 1055 Canada Place. Tickets are on sale as of January 10th and cost $95 each. For more information about the seminar and to register, click The Global Cru.

 


For tickets and the event’s official website, click Vancouver International Wine Festival.


 

International Festival Tasting at the Convention Centre

This wine-tasting event takes place at the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC West) at 1055 Canada Place from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm in the afternoon and then again from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the evening (as well as on Thursday and Friday evenings). At this event there are about 150 wineries in attendance.

Advance tickets cost $119 for the afternoon and $129 for the evening. For more information about the afternoon event, click International Festival Afternoon Tasting. To learn more about the evening event click International Festival Night Tasting.

To see what the International Festival Tasting event looks like, check out the following video. It’s of the event in 2020.

 

 

Sunday, March 3rd, 2024


 

PICA Kitchen Party (Sold Out)

Vancouver’s top chefs take you on a tour of various kitchens in which each chef prepares food to pair with select wines. Participants learn why each pairing is so extravagant. The event takes place from noon to 2:00 pm by Granville Island at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts at 101-1505 West 2nd Avenue. Tickets cost $125. Click PICA Kitchen Party for more details.

 


WINE FESTIVAL CONNECTION TO SHAKESPEARE

Did you know that the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is a charitable beneficiary of the Vancouver International Wine Festival? It is, and every year Bard on the Beach receives a large cheque from the festival which helps the theatre organization to do what it does, which is provide first-class theatre to Vancouver folks and tourists each summer.

For details about the theatre company, see our article about Bard on the Beach.


 

Bard on the Beach

 


For tickets and the event’s official website, see the Vancouver International Wine Festival website.


 

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Other Information

To learn more about the festival and its various events, check out our main article about the Vancouver International Wine Festival or see the official Vancouver International Wine Festival website.

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