The highly anticipated Cornucopia is on the immediate horizon and we can’t wait. It’s the ultimate Fall festival for those who love food, wine, and good times, offering something for everybody with winery dinners, craft beers and spirits, themed food and drink events, interactive seminars, and electric after parties. This year, Cornucopia is even more abundant, running for 11 sumptuous, consecutive days with a diverse range of new events, including the Nourish series focusing on sustainable lifestyle choices. Key events this year include:

House Party: Best of BC – November 7 | Now established as one of the hottest events of the year, House Party combines live music with local foods and domestic wines. Featuring the best of ‘local’ talent in music, food and wine, we invite you to Our House; a party of epic proportions. Indulge in BBQ from our backyard, home-grown vodka, micro-brewed beer and much more from our land of plenty.

CRUSH Gala Grand Tasting – November 8 & 9 | Do you ever look at a wine list and wish you could taste it all? At CRUSH, we help you do just that. The flagship tasting event of Cornucopia, CRUSH creates a vibrant atmosphere to sip, sample and savour your way through dozens of wineries. From New-World to Old-World, Sparkling to Champagne, you may just discover your new favourite gem, or ten! CRUSH is conveniently held over 2 nights – Friday Nov. 8th & Saturday Nov. 9th , in the Sea to Sky Ballroom of the Whistler Conference Centre, and although there is no food included, there will be small tidbits available to complement the wines. Attendees are asked to eat prior to the tasting so as not to over-imbibe, and to be able to appreciate the wines to their fullest extent.

Top 25 Celebratory Reception – November 9 | It takes a lot to be the best. Especially amongst winners. Our panel of expertly trained palates sipped, sampled, savoured and sometimes swallowed a breath-taking number of individually incredible wines to bring you the best of the best. The Top 25 of the Cornucopia line-up will be announced and unveiled at this magnificent tasting gala. Lucky ticket holders will have a chance to sample the wines that made the cut and represent the best of Cornucopia’s offerings paired with the Dairy Farmer’s of Canada’s award winning cheeses.

Cornucopia Night Market: A Taste of Asia – November 10 | Straight from the streets of Shanghai and Shinjuku, Cornucopia presents the second annual Night Market, focusing on incredible Asian cuisine from across the globe. Demonstrating the wonderful adaptability of wines, beers and liquors, we invite you to enjoy this fun-filled evening in a casual yet refined environment emulating an Asian-style night noodle market. Sample different beverages with pan-Asian cuisine to experience the magic in matching with exotic and creative fare. A truly gastronomic experience for the discerning palate.

House Party: Best of Argentina – November 15 | Start the weekend at this rousing party featuring some of the most celebrated wines from Argentina alongside local craft beers and spirits from BC distilleries. Enjoy mouthwatering and meaty bites prepared by the Four Seasons Whistler Resort’s SideCut Restaurant. A DJ will spin tunes and the vibe will be festive, so bring your appetite for good times.

Indulge – November 16 | Hosted in the Emerald Ballroom at the Westin Resort and Spa (host sponsor of the event), the funds raised during the evening support the Whistler Health Care Foundation to enhance the provision of health care in Whistler and neighbouring Sea to Sky communities. The night also celebrates and acknowledges sponsors, donors and volunteers who have supported the Foundation throughout the year. Over the last 6 years, Indulge has raised almost $350,000 for the Foundation. Guests are welcomed on a red carpet to a champagne reception followed by a four course dinner. Each course is carefully paired with selected wines sponsored by some of the most celebrated domestic and international wineries. The experience is enhanced by a silent auction, with items generously donated by the local business and artist community. Sparkling jewelry, local art, restaurant and adventure certificates, and exclusive getaway trips are all up for grabs during the evening. There’s always something for everyone on the auction tables.

There are, of course, dozens upon dozens of other things to do while attending Cornucopia. For a complete listing of all the events, parties, dinners, seminars and courses that celebrate the best of food and drink from Whistler and beyond, click here. Be sure to also follow along on Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr. See you up there starting November 7th!