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Wine Lover's Weekend

Friday, May 20, 2011 at 5:00 PM - Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 4:00 PM (CT)

Columbia, MO

Wine Lover's Weekend

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Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Wine Lover's Weekend Package • $40 Ticket (+ $2.94 Sales Tax) Ended $42.94 $2.06
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You may still purchase tickets to The Grand Tasting at the entrance tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Expo Center. Passports for the Sip & Shop event may be purchased at our office on Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m.

 


 

Wine Lover's Weekend

Friday, May 20, Through Sunday, May 22

Escape to Columbia for the weekend to experience a culinary adventure at the city’s annual Wine & Food Festival. The Wine Lover's Weekend Package gets you access to The Grand Tasting and Sip & Shop, along with entrance to the Chocolate Symposium and a Riedel wine glass. While in town, enjoy fantastic shopping at chic boutiques, an abundance of quiet cafés, soothing spas and art galleries galore! Break free from the hustle and bustle of the city and discover an oasis of fun less than two hours away. You must live 30 miles outside of Columbia in order to purchase.

Your Weekend Agenda:

Friday Evening: The Grand Tasting, 5 to 8 p.m. | $50
• More than 200 wineries on hand with samples of more than 400 wines from all over the world.
• Enjoy live music and delicacies created by the area's finest chefs.
• Receive your complimentary Riedel wine glass at this event - a $10 Value!


Saturday: Sip & Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | $20
• Combine two of America's favorite pastimes – shopping and wine! This is your chance to sample great wines from around the world while you shop at Columbia's finest merchants.
• Passports provide discounts up to 50% off any item and sometimes even a FREE gift!

See a list of the deals here!


Saturday: Chocolate Symposium, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
This year's Sip & Shop Passport includes admission to the Chocolate Symposium! This 30-minute seminar at The Candy Factory will focus on chocolate and wine pairings. Reservations are required and seating is limited to 30 per session on a first-come, first-served basis. Look out for a registration e-mail once you purchase your passport! This session is valued at $5!


Saturday Evening: Free Time
• Dining on your own at your choice of more than 220 restuarants.
• Take in a comedy show, dueling pianos, line dancing or an indie film.


Sunday Morning/Afternoon: Free Time
• Enjoy brunch or a refreshing bike ride on the Katy Trail.
• Induldge in a massage or spa treatment at one of 30 locally owned spas.


Check Out Our Special Hotel Rates While You're Here:

Holiday Inn Executive Center, 2200 I-70 Drive, SW, Columbia, MO 65203
$89.95/night
(573) 445-8531
Ask for: Heidi Bonnes; Mention Promo Code When Booking: GGW

Stoney Creek Inn, 2601 S. Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203
$79 – King/Queen Double, Including Complimentary Breakfast
(573) 442-6400
Ask for: Renee Cosner; Mention Promo Code When Booking: Girlfriend Getaway

Courtyard Marriott, 3301 Lemone Industrial Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201
$84 – King/Queen Double, Including Complimentary Breakfast
(573) 443-8000
Ask For: Carrie Spicer; Mention Promo Code When Booking: GIRS

Days Inn, 1900 1-70 Dr SW, Columbia, MO 65203
$68 – King/Queen Double, Including Complimentary Breakfast
(573) 445-8511
Ask For: Sherry Hubbard


To view our other Wine and Food Festival events throughout the week, CLICK HERE!

You will receive your Wine Lover's Weekend Package at the entrance to The Grand Tasting Friday night. This will include access to The Grand Tasting along with your Official Sip & Shop Passport for Saturday. You will not be able to receive our exclusive deals without your passport, so make sure you pick up yours at The Grand Tasting Friday evening.