Epicurean Calgary

2020

January 2020

January 15-26, 2020

Ice Magic Festival

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, 111 Lake Louise Drive and Lake Louise Ski Resort, Lake Louise, Alberta

Weekdays, Weekends before 10:00 a.m. and after 5:30 p.m. are free carving viewing.
Weekend Time slots for Carving Viewing from 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Calendar Of Events
Wednesday 15th January
Lake Louise Lake Shore
International Ice Carving Competition Day #1
8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Thursday 16th January
Lake Louise Lake Shore
International Ice Carving Competition Day #2
8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Friday 17th January
International Ice Carving Competition Final Hours
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

One Carver, One Hour, One Block
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Lake Louise Lake Shore

Light Up & Awards Ceremony
5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Saturday 18th January
Lake Louise Lake Shore
View Ice Magic Carvings

Sunday 19th January
Lake Louise Lake Shore
View Ice Magic Carvings

Monday 20th January-Friday 24th January
Lake Louise Lake Shore
View Ice Magic Carvings

Friday 24th January
Ice Magic Torchlight Dinner & Ski
Sitzmark Lounge, 1 Whitehorn Rd., Lake Louise
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Saturday 25th January
Lake Louise
View Ice Magic Carvings

Sunday 26th January
Lake Louise
View Ice Magic Carvings

Tickets:
Adults: $12.50 (13-54 years)
Youth: $5 (3-12 years)
Seniors: $7.50 (55 + years)
Infants (2 & under): Free
Family: $30 (2 adults + up to 4 youth aged 3-12 years)

Winter in Canada is something to celebrate! Watch the alpine town of Lake Louise come alive during the 12-day Ice Magic ice carving exhibition. Walk through a winter wonderland and explore ice castles, ice bars, and ice carvings at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. From the International Ice Carving Competition, to the One Hour, One Carver, One Block speed event, there's lots to see and do in Lake Louise this January.
A perfectly magical winter experience awaits you in Lake Louise where ice serves as a fascinating medium of artistry and architectural design. Watch incredible ice carvings take shape under the precise hands of skilled artists from around the world. Marvel at the lustre of these frozen forms, as well as the iconic ice castle sparkling in front of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, throughout SnowDays. Join in January 15-26 and experience the magic.
This year's sculpting theme is OPEN, which means the carvers enjoy the creative freedom to decide what design and carving could bring them home the coveted top prizes. Ten teams of two are invited to capture the essence of the theme with their own style and creativity to transform 15 blocks of ice into epic masterpieces. Cheer them on and watch the magic come alive at one of the world's best ice festivals!
There is also a wide range of other free activities and special discounts offered in Lake Louise during the festival. Tickets to visit the main ice carving site are only required during peak times. It is free to visit at all other times.

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January 15-26, 2020

SnowDays

Banff National Park, Alberta

Calendar of Events
Wednesday 15th January-Sunday 26th January
Snow Sculpture Exhibition
Bear Street, Banff
12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

Snow Sculpture Competition
Bear Street, Banff
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

SnowDays Play Zone
330 Banff Avenue, Banff
12:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

Wednesday 15th January
Lake Louise Lake Shore
International Ice Carving Competition Day #1
8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

TRIBUTE Cocktail Menus
Various locations

Thursday 16th January
Lake Louise Lake Shore
International Ice Carving Competition Day #2
8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

TRIBUTE Cocktail Menus
Various locations

Friday 17th January
International Ice Carving Competition Final Hours
8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

One Carver, One Hour, One Block
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Lake Louise Lake Shore

Light Up & Awards Ceremony
5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

TRIBUTE Cocktail Menus
Various locations

Cardboard Sled Derby
Mt Norquay Tube Town
5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Saturday 18th January
Lake Louise Lake Shore
View Ice Magic Carvings

TRIBUTE Cocktail Menus
Various locations

FIS World Snow Days
The Lake Louise Ski Resort
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Avalanche Awareness Days
Top of the Gondola
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Banff Gallery Hop - It's Snow Days in Banff!
Various locations in Banff
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Kids Freestyle Jam Sponsored By RudeBoys
Mt. Norquay
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Sunday 19th January
Lake Louise Lake Shore
View Ice Magic Carvings

TRIBUTE Cocktail Menus
Various locations

Avalanche Awareness Days
Top of the Gondola
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

FIS World Snow Days
The Lake Louise Ski Resort
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Community Novelty Races
200 Banff Avenue
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Skijoring
200 Banff Avenue
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Monnday 20th January
TRIBUTE Cocktail Menus
Various locations

Lake Louise Lake Shore
View Ice Magic Carvings

Tuesday 21st January
TRIBUTE Cocktail Menus
Various locations

Lake Louise Lake Shore
View Ice Magic Carvings

Wednesday 22nd January
TRIBUTE Cocktail Menus
Various locations

Lake Louise Lake Shore
View Ice Magic Carvings

Thursday 23rd January
TRIBUTE Cocktail Menus
Various locations

Lake Louise Lake Shore
View Ice Magic Carvings

Friday 24th January
TRIBUTE Craft Spirits Celebration
Bear Street, Banff
Outdoor 2-Day Discovery Event

TRIBUTE Cocktail Menus
Various locations

Lake Louise Lake Shore
View Ice Magic Carvings

Ice Magic Torchlight Dinner & Ski
Sitzmark Lounge, 1 Whitehorn Rd., Lake Louise
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Norquay Masters Racing – Beer League Series
Mt. Norquay
5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Saturday 25th January
Lake Louise
View Ice Magic Carvings

TRIBUTE Craft Spirits Celebration
Bear Street, Banff
Outdoor 2-Day Discovery Event

TRIBUTE Cocktail Menus
Various locations

Après Night Ski Trivia
Mt. Norquay
8:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Legends of Norquay Fireside Chats
Mt. Norquay
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday 26th January
Lake Louise
View Ice Magic Carvings

TRIBUTE Cocktail Menus
Various locations

Australia Day
Sunshine Mountain
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

The magical allure of Banff and Lake Louise is yours to discover. Alongside its world-class skiing and astounding wilderness, the essence of mountain culture comes to life during SnowDays, a vibrant winter festival in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Warm up to winter with international ice carving competitions, snow sculpture exhibitions, exclusive culinary offerings, cozy après-ski culture, the thrill of skijoring, and the invigorating SnowDays Play Zone. These events will be the highlight of the season. Here, you’ll fall in love with the snowiest days of the year.
The annual SnowDays Festival is a highlight of the winter season in Banff National Park; a free 12-day long celebration held during January, centered around massive snow sculptures in downtown Banff. Occurring at the same time as the Ice Magic Festival in Lake Louise, you’ll have plenty of winter creations to explore throughout the park.
Watch the snow sculptures come to life as the sculptors spend January 15-17 forming blocks of snow into masterpieces based on iconic photographs of Banff and Lake Louise. From January 15-26 the completed sculptures will be on display in the viewing areas on Bear Street and Banff Avenue Square. This year there will be 10 snow sculptures created by seven teams from around the world. Join in on January 19 from 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. to mingle with the sculptors, celebrate with live DJ’s, and see the sculptures all lit up at night.
Make the most of your trip by taking part in other winter activities like skiing, tubing and tobogganing, taking a sleigh ride, or skating on the famous Lake Louise.

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January 31-February 2, 2020

The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, 1 Old Lodge Road, Jasper, Alberta

Schedule
Friday:
Grand Tasting Evening Event: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Saturday:
Grand Tasting Evening Event: 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Includes all beer and spirit samples, as well as amazing food prepared by Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge’s world-class chefs
Shuttle service – to and from Jasper Brewing Co. BrewPub in downtown Jasper to Jasper Park Lodge
Welcome Reception from 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. in the Great Hall

Sunday:
4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.: Super Bowl Party

Tickets Grand Tasting Evening Event: $99

Reservations:
$569 Weekend VIP Retreat Package
Package Includes:
- Two Nights Accommodation
- Welcome Amenity
- Friday Evening Dinner & Festival #1
- Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Festival #2
- Sunday Brunch
- Beer Tasting, Sessions & Seminars
- Gratuities

Extend your stay for the Super Bowl Sunday on February 2
From $79* per person 
- Super Bowl Viewing Party
- Super Bowl Snacks
- Prizes
- Alcoholic Beverages are not included

Your mountain adventure awaits! The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival, hosted at the world-renowned Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, is unlike any beer festival experience in the world. Think of it as part beer/spirit festival, part intriguing story-time seminars, and part wilderness adventure.
Each evening of the 2 night festival will feature a different line up of tantalizing craft beers and spirits to sample, as well as succulent foods prepared by the amazing chefs at JPL! During the day, listen to passionate stories from some of the top brewers and distillers in the world plus other amazing guests. Think of the Summit like the League of Super Heroes, but more chill, with brewer/distiller super powers, and way, way, way more beards.
The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival is a unique mountain retreat. Those who experience it will want to keep it secret, so you’ll need to be there to discover what this mountain adventure holds in store for you!

Jasper Beer & Barley Summit Hosts and Ambassadors:
Bob Sutton, Rahr Malting
Don Moore, Canada Malting Co.
Steve Dresler, Brewmaster (Retired), Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Matt Phillips, Founding Brewer, Phillips Brewing & Malting
Todd Maskmi, On-Premise Sales Representative, Wild Rose Brewery
Nathan Ryan, Director Of Production & Master Of Mead, Fallentimber Meadery
Ian Binmore, Founder, Bow River Brewing
Jason Popesku, Brewmaster, Olds College Brewery
Don McDonald, Director Of Sales, Brewsters Brewing Co.
Kevin Wood, Owner & Brewer, Something Brewing
Brett Ireland, Ceo, Jasper Brewing Co.
Matt Dean, Head Brewer & Production Manager, Legend 7 Brewing Co.
Andrew Cowan, Owner, Northern Chicken

Schedule:
Friday
5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Grand Tasting Event

Saturday
9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Seminars
5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Grand Tasting Event

Sunday
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Breakfast
10:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Canada Malting Presents - Matt Phillips
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Award Presentation & 2021 Ambassador Selections
11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Suggested Activities - Hot Tub, Skate On The Pond, Snowshoe, Nap
4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Super Bowl Party!

Full schedule here.

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February 2020

February 14-15, 2020

Winefest Edmonton

Edmonton Convention Centre, Hall D, 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

Friday, February 14: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 15:
Afternoon Session: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Evening Session: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
Early Bird Ticket:
Friday Evening Session - $87 (available until January 10th)
Saturday Afternoon Session - $80 (available until January 10th)
Saturday Evening Session - $87 (available until January 10th)
Regular Ticket: Friday Evening Session - $92
Saturday Afternoon Session - $87
Saturday Evening Session - $92
Corporate/Group Rate: Special ticket discounts are available for Corporate/Group orders of 10 or more tickets.
Swirl, sip and savour at Winefest – one ticket includes an all-inclusive sampling of wines from all over the world and an array of delectable hors d'oeuvres. Note that tickets are valid for one session only.

Winefest Edmonton invites you to indulge among hundreds of wines in all styles and flavours! One ticket includes all-inclusive sampling of wines, hors d'oeuvres and a take-home wine glass. Guests will enjoy a variety of red, white, port, sparkling, and dessert wines from the world's most celebrated wine regions, and a selection of sweet and savoury decadent bites.
Attendees can take advantage of an onsite Sobeys Liquor and Safeway Wine & Spirits store to purchase their favourite finds to enjoy at home. Also included in ticket prices is a Tasting Notebook and complimentary wine glass. With three different tasting sessions, there’s a time and date for everyone! Tickets on sale now, so be sure to visit the website to take advantage of Early Bird Ticket prices and check out the menu.

Winefest Edmonton Menu
Winefest is a playground for the palate, where attendees have the chance to sample a delicious array of wines from all over the world! To complement the delicious sips, the Shaw Conference Centre serves a selection of palate pleasing hors d'oeuvres. In cocktail reception style, servers make their way through the hall to ensure everyone receives a sampling of delicious appetizers. Guests are also able to sample from stationary action stations inside the hall, along with a variety of tantalizing bites available from local businesses!

Rosé? Hooray!
The featured theme of Winefest 2020: Rosé Wines
Everyone's favourite pink drink is getting the spotlight at Winefest this year! This refreshing sip has moved from the poolside, to a year round staple, thanks to its floral and approachable flavour profile, and gorgeous colouring. From sweet to dry to sparkling, there's a rosé for everyone!

Giving Back
Winefest is once again collecting non-perishable food items and monetary donations for the Edmonton Food Bank. Winefest will once again make every donation go further by contributing $1 for every pound of food donated. Last year Winefest raised $1,233 and collected 373 pounds of food to help those in need!

Liquor Connect
Wondering where to find all of your favourite wines from Winefest? LiquorConnect.com has you covered! They make finding your preferred beverages a breeze. Go to LiquorConnect.com or download their App to find out where your favourite wines are sold in Alberta!

People's Choice Awards
The People's Choice Awards is Alberta's longest-standing wine competition, where guests vote for their favourite sips and help uncork the most-loved wines at Winefest.

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February 21-22, 2020

Winefest Calgary

BMO Centre, Hall D, Stampede Park

Friday, February 21, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 22:
Afternoon Session: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Evening Session: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
Early Bird Ticket:
Friday Evening Session - $87 (available until January 10th)
Saturday Afternoon Session - $80 (available until January 10th)
Saturday Evening Session - $87 (available until January 10th)
Regular Ticket:
Friday Evening Session - $92
Saturday Afternoon Session - $85
Saturday Evening Session - $92
Corporate/Group Rate: Special ticket discounts are available for Corporate/Group orders of 10 or more tickets. A ticket to Winefest includes wine and food sampling, plus a Tasting Notebook and keepsake wine glass. Note that tickets are valid for one session only.

Winefest Calgary is back to spoil your senses. This all-inclusive event allows the opportunity to 'try before you buy' within a casually refined atmosphere - every sip and sample is included in the ticket price. At Winefest, wine experts are available to share their knowledge as consumers taste their way from booth to booth, providing tasting notes while educating the palate and senses. A decadent selection of hors d'oeuvres is served in a relaxed, yet fun atmosphere. Attendees can take advantage of an onsite Sobeys Liquor and Safeway Wine & Spirits store to purchase their favourite finds to enjoy at home. Also included in the ticket price are a Tasting Notebook and complimentary wine glass. Tickets sell-out quickly; purchase your tickets before January 10 to save with Early Bird rates.

Winefest Calgary Menu
Winefest is a playground for the palate, where attendees have the chance to sample a delicious array of wines from all over the world.To complement the delicious sips, the Stampede Park BMO Centre serves a selection of palate pleasing hors d'oeuvres! In cocktail reception style, servers make their way through the hall to ensure everyone receives a sampling of delicious appetizers. Guests are also able to sample from stationary action stations inside the hall, along with a variety of tantalizing bites available from local businesses!

Rosé? Hooray!
The featured theme of Winefest 2020: Rosé Wines
Everyone's favourite pink drink is getting the spotlight at Winefest this year! This refreshing sip has moved from the poolside, to a year round staple, thanks to its floral and approachable flavour profile, and gorgeous colouring. From sweet to dry to sparkling, there's a rosé for everyone!

Giving Back
Winefest is once again collecting non-perishable food items and monetary donations for the Calgary Food Bank. Winefest will once again make every donation go further by contributing $1 for every pound of food donated. Last year Winefest raised $2,329 and collected 265 pounds of food to help those in need! 

Liquor Connect
Wondering where to find all of your favourite wines from Winefest? LiquorConnect.com has you covered! They make finding your preferred beverages a breeze. Go to LiquorConnect.com or download their App to find out where your favourite wines are sold in Alberta!

People's Choice Awards
The People's Choice Awards is Alberta's longest-standing wine competition, where guests vote for their favourite sips and help uncork the most-loved wines at Winefest.

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