The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert, is a four-day celebration showcasing
the best in art, food and wine
hospitality.
Honored with numerous awards for the
event's advertising efforts, production
and communications, it was selected as
one of the Top 100 Annual Events in
Southern California by BizBash; 2008
Gold ADDY & 2008 Bronze ADDY Advertising
Federation of the Desert honoree for the
poster to complement and commemorate The
2007 Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert;
2008 Golden Trumpet for the event
production firm, KemperSports.
Exhibitors at the event combine the love
of food and wine with fine art,
providing a cultural feast to sample,
sip and savor. Among the interesting
companies attending, Maple Leaf Duck
Farms, Siku Vodka, Russian Traditions
and Ultimate Munch offer diverse
products for the public to learn about
in the event, which is a four-day course
on fine living. While there are many
activities and events throughout the
four-day festival, many visitors look
forward to the grand finale on Sunday,
November 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
the Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort &
Spa. Grand Tasting Sunday includes over
20 of California's favorite wineries
such as Sterling Vineyards, Francis Ford
Coppola Winery, Ironstone Vineyards,
Charles Krug Winery, Gloria Ferrer and
Carina Cellars. Celebrity chefs such as
Tommy Tang prepare gourmet faire, and
restaurants such as Hog's Breath Inn,
The Cliffhouse and mister parker's
provide top quality appetizers for
sampling. Paired with fine art from
Desert Art Collection and Sculpture
Garden, plus several other renown
galleries, guests will be entertained
throughout the afternoon.
The award-winning Art of Food & Wine
Palm Desert features:
Two-day Grand Tasting
Opening Night 'Food Flight!' Event
guests are the ultimate judges of good
taste as leading local chefs and
bartenders square off in a spirited
competition for bragging rights.
Sweet Dreams, a magical evening of
decadent desserts and elegant drinks,
served poolside at the beautiful Desert
Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa.
A Taste of Desert Willow Golf
Tournament Featuring celebrity chefs and
local notables, plus food and wine
tastings all around the course.
El Paseo Invitational Exhibition
Dedication of 18 new sculptures all
along the famed shopping district.
Music at the McCallum Theatre, Charity
Wine Dinners, El Paseo shopping and much
more!
It is a unique four-day celebration
attracting thousands of art and culinary
enthusiasts from across California and
around the country to enjoy the very
best in art, food and wine hospitality
and education. Taking place November
6-9, 2008 in Palm Desert, California,
the event features food and wine
tastings, celebrity chef demonstrations,
culinary seminars, art, music, shopping
and golf -- all nestled in Southern
California's beautiful Coachella Valley.
For more information and to order
tickets, visit www.artoffoodandwine.com
or call 1.866.96.TASTE (82783).
