Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2009 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.
Here are some resources to help you assess if this is the right forum for your winery or wine-related product/service if you are sitting on the fence, or to make you feel even better about your decision if you've already decided to apply:
WINERIES
Applications for the 2009 Festival will open online May 15th and close June 15th, 2008. All applications will be reviewed by a knowledgeable Winery Selection Committee, chaired by John Schreiner – Vancouver based wine-writer and enthusiast. The review process takes place over the summer months. Announcements of successful applications are made public in September.
The 31st annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival will feature British Columbia as the Theme Region and Pinot(s) as the Global Focus.
Each winery that is selected to participate will showcase products at each of the five sessions in the International Festival Tasting Room. Two afternoon sessions are dedicated to members of the trade including buyers, retailers and chefs. The three evening sessions expose consumers to the outstanding wineries and wines featured at the Festival. Participating wineries have the additional opportunity to showcase their products in a range of events over the week – including winery dinners, regional lunches, Sunday brunches, seminars and boardroom tastings, as well as a comprehensive trade program. The 2008 Festival featured 176 wineries from 16 countries participating in 60 events over the course of the week.
For additional information, please contact Festival Administrator Visnja Vukelich.
NON-WINERY EXHIBITORS
For information on exhibiting at the 2009 festival, contact Operations Manager Trish Metcalfe. Note that limited space is available for purchase as participating wineries, sponsors, suppliers and other partners have precedence.
