2009 Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
February 4 - March 14
In 2009 the 24th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival mingles an international wine judging and competition with food and wine-related activities. Don’t miss the exciting calendar of events kicked off on February 4th with “Uncork the Festival” and concludes on March 14th with the Public Tasting and Auction—one of the East Coast’s largest outdoor public tasting. For more information, contact the Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association at 800-424-3387 or visit
www.hiltonheadhospitality.org/sections/wine-fest.
February
“Uncork the Festival”
February 4, 2009, Wednesday
“Uncork the Festival”, Aqua Grille & Lounge 5:30 p.m. $35 per person
Join the HHAHA in kicking off the festival by sharing a memorable wine moment in your lives! Story collection begins Fall 2008 and will continue through the festival. All stories will be considered and shared with local and national media (an anniversary, a new boat, a milestone in your life, a special celebration, etc). Several stories and special bottles will be celebrated at this kick off event.
International Judging & Competition
February 5– 8, 2009 Thursday-Sunday
International Judging & Competition, Hilton Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Invitation Only
March
Great Chefs of the South
March 12, 2009, Thursday
Two Seating Times 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $99 per person
Chefs with distinction and some notoriety will join out local island chefs on Thursday evening to prepare exquisite meals paired with wine. Contact the restaurant of your choice to make your reservation for this evening. Welcome reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner begins 7:00 p.m.
Old Fort Pub 843-681-2386
Keith A. Josefiak, Executive Chef
Guest Chef: Mike Juliano, South City Grille, New Jersey
Redfish 843-686-3388
Sean Walsh, Executive Chef
Guest Chef: John McAllister, The Old North State Club, New London, North Carolina
Sea Pines Country Club 843-671-2345
Joel “Max Johnson”, Executive Chef
Guest Chef: John E. Cuff, Rosebank Farms Café, Seabrook Island, South Carolina
Aqua Grille & Lounge 843-341-3331
Eric Seaglund, Executive Chef
Guest Chef: Steven Shipley, Director of Development & Alumni Relations, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island
Grand Wine Tasting
March 13, 2009, Friday
Sea Pines Country Club, Sea Pines Resort
5:30-7:30 p.m. $150 per person
This event showcases wines in a premium category (wines retailing $75 or more) to a select audience of 200 people in a reception setting at the Sea Pines Country Club. Glassware and food tasting are included in the price of admission. Attendees will also have the opportunity on-site to order wine.
Public Wine and Food Tasting
March 14, 2009, Saturday
Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn
12 noon – 4:00 p.m. $40 per person
This event showcases wine and food to an audience of 5,000-7,000 people at on of the East Coast’s Largest Outdoor Public Tasting on the grounds of the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Glassware for attendees is included in the price of admission.
• ACF Lowcountry Chapter Cat 3 Competition 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Farmers Market 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Band (Chilly Willy) 12 noon – 4:00 p.m.
• Wine & Food Tasting 12 noon – 4:00 p.m.
• Wine Auction: Silent 12 noon – 3:00 p.m. and Live 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
• “Friends of the Library” Used Cook Book Sale 12 noon – 4:00 p.m.
• Tailgate Gourmet Challenge 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
• Hospitable Waiter’s Race: 1:30 p.m.
• Best Bartender’s Drink Making Contest 2:30 p.m.
Click here to download the 2009 Wine & Food Festival brochure.
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