2012 BANFF GRAND TASTING HALL DETAILS

TICKETS

Tickets are day specific and only valid for one session. Each session is the same. An entrance ticket brings you to the Grand Tasting Hall where you can purchase Festival sampling coupons, enabling you to customize what you try and how much you spend.

*Early bird tickets are available until April 3rd. Tickets at the door are based on availability. Tickets will not be sold at the door if the tasting session sells out prior to the event.

**Corporate OR group tickets are available for parties of 10 or more. Please email Kaitlin Lindquist atkaitlin@rockymountainwine.com for more information.

Make sure you show up early to avoid the rush.

SAMPLING COUPONS

Sampling coupons are available for $0.50 and can be purchased at the Grand Tasting Hall. Samples range from 1 to 20 or more coupons, depending on the item.

TRANSPORTATION

The Banff Roam public transport will provide transportation services for Festival attendees. The Festival Bus will arrive and depart from The Fairmont Banff Springs providing transportation to and from downtown Banff for $2.00 each way. Catch the bus early to avoid crowds!

A Festival Roam Bus will run on Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th. Check back soon for Roam Bus details and schedule.

SPRING SKIING IN THE ROCKIES

If attendees want to add a little fresh air and exercise to their weekend away, we recommend they partake in spring skiing and boarding at the Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort. Visit www.skibanff.com for more information.

LIQUOR CONNECT

Visit LiquorConnect.com to find out where your favourite wine, beer or spirits are sold in Alberta!

REMINDERS

Please note that this is an adult only event. All attendees must be 18 years or older. Minors (including infants and babies) are not permitted to attend. Please remember to enjoy your beverages responsibly.

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Banff

Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival

May 4-5, 2012

On May 4th & 5th, 2012 wine and food lovers are invited to escape to Banff for the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival at The Fairmont Banff Springs. Guests can look forward to a blissful weekend indulging in delectable cuisine from Banff's most popular restaurants, as well as a wide selection of local and international wines, premium spirits, single malt and blended scotches, specialty liqueurs, and import and micro-brewed beer. The Grand Tasting Hall offers the unique opportunity to explore new products and menus, interact with experts, and savour tried and true favourites. Make it a gourmet getaway- take advantage of special hotel packages and participate in wine and food themed events held at Banff hotels and restaurants throughout the weekend.

Check out the delicious eats, sensational sips and fun had at the 2011 Banff festival captured by Real Banff.

The Grand Tasting Hall overflows with a huge variety of wine, beer and spirits while local restaurants tempt attendees with mini-main dishes and desserts. Check out the wine and beverage samples offered at the 2011 Banff festival:

• 2011 Restaurants & Food Samples
• 2011 Participating Wineries
• 2011 Other Adult Beverages

Banff Weekend Wine & Other Events

Why not make the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival a luxurious weekend vacation in Banff? Select Banff restaurants and hotels will host a variety of special wine and food themed dinners and other gourmet events throughout the weekend. Complete your indulgent weekend by attending a wine and food pairing dinner, themed party or other delicious celebration.

View last year's 2011 Banff Weekend Wine & Other Events Schedule. Look forward to 2012's event schedule to come!

Banff Hotel Packages

Nestled within the beautiful Rocky Mountains, the Banff Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is one of the most prominent celebrations of food, wine and premium beverages in all Alberta! Over the Festival weekend visitors to Banff can take advantage of special offers including discounted room rates, tickets to the Grand Tasting Hall and more! View details on the 2011 Banff Hotel Packages.

The Grand Sample Search

New in 2011, attendees had opportunity to vote on the most delicious food samples at the Festival. While indulging in the wide selection of gourmet bites, guests could make note of their favourite restaurant's sample for a chance to win great prizes. Consumers indulged and voted the Ouzo Prawns and Loukoumathes (Greek Doughnuts) from The Balkan, Greek Restaurant as the most flavourful samples at the Festival. The Fairmont Banff Springs took second place with their tempting offering of California Rolls, Vietnamese Salad Wraps and Beef Tenderloin with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes.

Prizes

There are many delicious prizes to be won! Purchase your tickets before the Early Bird deadline of April 3, 2012 for the chance to win $100 in Sampling Coupons at the Banff Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival OR 2 Sunshine Ski Passes OR 2 Friday tickets and $50 in Sampling Coupons to the 2012 Calgary or Edmonton Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival! Also, be sure to fill out your door prize ballot in the Grand Tasting Hall at the Festival to be in the running for an All-Inclusive Weekend Getaway at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge, or tickets and coupons to our other events! Visit our contests page for more details.

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