From November 8th to November 12th Whistler turns into a haven for epicureans, lovers, families and singles alike looking for a good time during the rainy season in beautiful British Columbia. There is something delicious and informative for everyone at every price point. Grab yourself some accommodation and head to Whistler for the last long weekend before Whistler Mountain opens on November 22nd.
Here is a full list of the events happening during the Whistler Cornucopia long weekend.
Whistler Cornucopia Thursday, November 8
- Cornucopia Tasting Event
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM -> House Party
Co-presented by Memphis Blues BBQ House and Vancouver Magazine
- Cornucopia Dinner
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM -> Winemaker Dinner
Elements Winemaker Dinner with Pentâge Winery
- Cornucopia Party
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM -> ARTrageous
Whistler Arts Council and High Mountain Brewing Company Party
Whistler Cornucopia Friday, November 9
- Cornucopia Tasting Events
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM -> Trade Tasting
All Participating Wineries
7:45 PM – 8:30 PM -> Crush! Early Entry
All Participating Wineries
8:30 PM – 10:45 PM -> Crush! Gala Grand Tasting
All Participating Wineries
- Cornucopia Dinner
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM -> Winemaker Dinner
Araxi with Kendall-Jackson Winery
- Cornucopia Parties
9 PM – LATE -> Casino Royale at Ric’s Grill
Ric’s Grill
9 PM – LATE -> Ultralounge & Burlesquerave Opening Party
The Mountain Club
Whistler Cornucopia Saturday, November 10
- Cornucopia Field Trip
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM -> Chef’s Trip to the Farm
Jordan Sturdy & Vincent Stufano
- Cornucopia Demonstration
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM -> Viking Series – Coffee Talk: Humane Beans for Human Beings
Frog Friendly
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM -> Artisans’ Market
Slow Food Whistler and The Westin Resort & Spa
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM -> Viking Series – Inside the Chocolate Factory with Rogers’ Chocolates
George Graham
- Cornucopia Tasting Event
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM -> Wine Smackdown
Panel of Experts Moderated by David Scholefield
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM -> Battle of the Sexes
Wine Access Magazine
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM -> Regional Walkabout Tasting
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM -> Pacific Pinots
Mark Davidson & Julian Bond
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM -> Hurrah Syrah
Shayn Bjornholm & DJ Kearney
7:45 PM – 8:30 PM -> Crush Two! Early Entry
All Participating Wineries
8:30 PM – 10:45 PM -> Crush Two! Gala Grand Tasting
All Participating Wineries
- Cornucopia Lunch
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM -> Chef’s Table Luncheon #1
Chef Julian Bond, the Green Table Society
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM -> Sip The Sounds
Chef Don Letendre & Opus Catering
- Cornucopia Wine & Food
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM -> Kick up Your BBQ
Park Heffelfinger & George Siu
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM -> Asian Persuasion
David Scholefield & Nathan Fong
- Cornucopia Dinner
6:00 PM – Onwards -> Winemaker Dinner
The Mountain Club – Best of the Northwest
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM -> Winemaker Dinner
Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & DeLille Cellars
- Cornucopia Party
10:30 PM – 2:00 AM -> Araxi After Party: Bubbles, Rhythm & Deep Sea
Araxi
10:30 PM – 3:00 AM -> Arti Gras After Party
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Whistler Cornucopia Sunday, November 11
- Cornucopia Demonstration
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM -> Viking Series – Coffee Cupping with the Pros
Frog Friendly & Cuppa Joe
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM -> Viking Series – Taking The Slow Road Home
Don Genova & Nathan Fong
- Cornucopia Brunch
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM -> Ric’s Grill Brunch
Ric’s Grill
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM -> Jazz Brunch Seating 1
Four Seasons Whistler
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM -> Jazz Brunch Seating 2
Four Seasons Whistler
- Cornucopia Tasting Event
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM -> Wine Guys Wine Picks
Panel of Experts Moderated by Anthony Gismondi
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM -> The Alter Ego of Napa
Michelle Bouffard & Michaela Morris
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM -> Big Guns Little Sisters
David Scholefield & Christopher Perry
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM -> Cornucopia Mini Tasting Series – Worldly Whites
DJ Kearney
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM -> Cornucopia Mini Tasting Series – Spanish Whites
Mark Davidson
- Cornucopia Luncheon
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM -> Chef’s Table Luncheon #2 – Fuel for the Senses
Fuel Restaurant and Masi
- Cornucopia Tasting Event
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM -> Cornucopia Mini Tasting Series – Organic Wines
DJ Kearney
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM -> Cornucopia Mini Tasting Series – Italy, Classic and Funky
Mark Davidson
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM -> Taylor Made – Discover The Worlds Most Famous Fortified Wines
Taylor Fladgate
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM -> Regional Walkabout Tasting
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM -> Cornucopia Mini Tasting Series – Rhone
DJ Kearney
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM -> Cornucopia Mini Tasting Series – Cool Climate Chile
Mark Davidson
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM -> 6th Annual Rare Wines
David Scholefield & Christopher Perry
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM -> Cheese Please
Natural Pastures Cheese Company
- Cornucopia Dinner
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM -> Winemaker Dinner
apres & Albert Bichot Wines
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM -> Winemaker Dinner
Cinnamon Bear Bar & Grille & See Ya Later Ranch Wines
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM -> Winemaker Dinner
Ric’s Grill (winery Quails Gate)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM -> Winemaker Dinner
The Wine Room: Fairmont Pacific Northwest Chef & Long Shadow’s Project Wines
Whistler Cornucopia Monday, November 12
- Cornucopia Brunch
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM -> Bubbles and Brunch in The Wildflower Seating #1
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM -> Bubbles and Brunch in The Wildflower Seating #2 Fairmont Chateau Whistler
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM -> Bubbles and Brunch in The Wildflower Seating #3
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
