Special Events
Enjoy five taste-filled days and choose from over 40 events from November 9 – 13. There are special events on Wednesday and Thursday, with the main show opening on Friday and continuing through Sunday. Here are the highlights of this year’s festival.
Join the Food Network’s Lynn Crawford and Ottawa Wine Challenge Co-chairs Rod Phillips and Janet Dorozynski for a glittering opening night devoted to gold medal wines and the best in holiday entertaining.
A first for Ottawa - come see the national unveiling of the Wine Access 2011 Canadian Wine Awards presented by Co-Head Judges and two of Canada's most respected wine commentators.
Meet the brew masters who make beer around here and sample their finest along with artisanal munchies.
Taste & Discover Series
VIP - Immediate Access
Wine tasting seminars for the novice to the connoisseur, this semi-private setting will give you the inside track on the world of wine.
This VIP 2-hour tasting features over 75 wines from around the world and tasting plates created by the Canadian Culinary Federation.
Foodies in the Field
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Put on your boots and coats and hop aboard the bus for an all-new event that takes the food experience further afield!
Bob Blumer’s Surreal Culinary Adventure
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Join Canada’s favourite culinary adventurer & Food Network’s Surreal Gourmet Bob Blumer for an event of fun, surprises and great food.
Natalie MacLean's Vintners' Brunch
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Join award-winning wine author Natalie MacLean for delicious brunch inspired by the countries featured in her most recent award-winning wine book
All-new for this year’s Festival, the Culinary Theatre is presented by the Canadian Culinary Federation. The CCFCC Team will prepare the 4-course wine and food pairing created for the famed James Beard House in New York City for sampling by guests.
Watch, learn and taste as renowned Chefs prepare unique and delectable dishes right before your eyes
The Ottawa Wine and Food Festival invites all veterans to join us after the ceremony at the National War Memorial for a special tribute.
By invitation only.
By invitation only.
Wine Wonders from Down Under
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Chris Hatcher leads this pairing of five of Australia’s finest wines with delicious food tastings. Don’t miss this pairing with one of the wine world’s most accomplished experts.
