Epicurean Calgary

2023

January 2023

January 18-29, 2023

SnowDays

Banff National Park, Alberta

Every January Banff and Lake Louise come alive with the annual SnowDays celebration. The streets of downtown Banff transform into larger-than-life winter galleries with giant snow sculptures to be found throughout. The thrill of Skijoring can be felt by excited onlookers lining the streets of Banff Avenue and the sounds of laughter and joy can be heard echoing from the SnowDays Play Zone.
How will you indulge your sense of adventure on your SnowDays holiday? Three world-class ski resorts are waiting to welcome you, fluffy pow at the ready. The cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails of the park are more picturesque than ever, and the iconic Lake Louise ice rink invites you to skate and play in the quintessential Canadian experience.  
Continue your SnowDays adventure with an unforgettable dog-sled or horse drawn sleigh ride through a snow-covered valley or feel the exhilaration as you whizz down the slopes at the Norquay or Lake Louise tube parks. Have the greatest winter days ever during SnowDays in Banff and Lake Louise.

Skijoring
January 28
Banff Avenue - 100 Block
2 x 90 minute events at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Skijoring is coming to Banff! Teams of athletes and horses from Skijor Canada will descend on the town of Banff for a breath-taking exhibition of horse-riding, trick-riding, and ski stunts. Join us to watch Alberta cowboys, cowgirls, and their horses, partner with trick skiers to thrill and entertain the crowd.

Snow Sculptures
An exhibition of mastery and an outdoor gallery of awesome size and grandeur transforms downtown Banff during the SnowDays festival. During the first days of the festival catch talented Canadian sculptors in action as they contour enormous blocks of snow into works of art. Grab a hot drink to go, bundle up and follow the trail of snow sculptures throughout downtown Banff from the Whyte Museum, to Bear Street and Banff Avenue Square.

SnowDays Play Zone
January 18-22 & 25-29
Bike, climb, slide and play at the Play Zone, open Wednesdays to Sundays during SnowDays. Celebrate the joy of snow with a specially-designed activity area, full of fun for the whole family. Get excited for ice slides, sledding hill, fat tire bike track, cross-country ski track, winter activity rentals and more!

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February 2023

February 10-12, 2023

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: $99.99
Super Bowl Party: $85.00

Reservations:
From $649 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 $85 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:
Mark Kondrat, Event Host
Bill Robinson, Event Host
Dillon Stecyk, Event Host
Trevor Bacon, Event Host
Sean Pronger, Nhl Alumni & Author
Kacy Ambroz, Technical Sales Manager
Graham Sherman, Founder
Peter Keith, Co-Founder
Julia Le, Head Distiller
Richard Fyk, Co-Founder
Jochen Fahr, Founder
Keith Robinson,Distller & Co-Founder

Full Schedule:
Friday
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.-6:00 p.m. Seminars and events
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Grand Tasting Event

Sunday
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Breakfast
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Awards and other activities
4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Super Bowl Party!

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February 17-18, 2023

Winefest Calgary

BMO Centre, Hall D, Stampede Park

Friday, February 17, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 18:
Afternoon Session: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Evening Session: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Regular Ticket:
Friday Evening Session - $122
Saturday Afternoon Session - $115
Saturday Evening Session - $122
Corporate/Group Rate: Special ticket discounts are available for Corporate/Group orders of 10 or more tickets.
Tickets include an all-inclusive sampling of wines, hors d’oeuvres, and a take-home wine glass.

With an array of over 300 wines of varying styles and flavours and a range of delicious hors d’oeuvres, there is something for everyone at Winefest. Enjoy a variety of red, white, port, sparkling, and dessert wines (and more) from the world’s most celebrated wine regions, and pair them with a selection of sweet and savoury decadent bites.
Winefest is an opportunity to sample and find your new favourite drink. Learn about the wine you’re drinking, discover pairings with mouth-watering bites, and indulge your senses in one of the most anticipated events of the year. Winefest is the ultimate event for wine lovers, and is the perfect group outing or unique date idea; an amazing gift for a loved one or a chance to treat yourself.

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!

Giving Back
Winefest is pleased to continue their partnership with the Calgary Food Bank to support our local communities. Food donations will be accepted at the festival, so be sure to bring your non-perishable items; Winefest will contribute $1 for every 1 pound of food donated!

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 24-25, 2023

Winefest Edmonton

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

Friday, February 24: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 25:
Afternoon Session: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Evening Session: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
Regular Ticket: Friday Evening Session - $122
Saturday Afternoon Session - $115
Saturday Evening Session - $122
Corporate/Group Rate: Special ticket discounts are available for Corporate/Group orders of 10 or more tickets.

With an array of over 300 wines of varying styles and flavours and a range of delicious hors d’oeuvres, there is something for everyone at Winefest. Enjoy a variety of red, white, port, sparkling, and dessert wines (and more) from the world’s most celebrated wine regions, and pair them with a selection of sweet and savoury decadent bites.
Winefest is an opportunity to sample and find your new favourite drink. Learn about the wine you’re drinking, discover pairings with mouth-watering bites, and indulge your senses in one of the most anticipated events of the year. Winefest is the ultimate event for wine lovers, and is the perfect group outing or unique date idea; an amazing gift for a loved one or a chance to treat yourself.

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 Edmonton Convention 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!

Giving Back
Winefest is pleased to continue its partnership with the Edmonton’s Food Bank to support our local communities. Food donations will be accepted at the festival, so be sure to bring your non-perishable items; Winefest will contribute $1 for every 1 pound of food donated!

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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