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UPDATE ON EVENTS AFFECTED BY COVID-19- WITH ALBERTA OPENING UP MARCH 1, EVENTS WILL SLOWLY RETURN. HOWEVER, MANY ARE ON HOLD OR IN PLANNING, SO MOST EVENTS WILL BE DIFFERENT THAN IN THE PAST. INFORMATION ON EACH EVENT IS AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE.

October 2022

October 14-15, 2022

Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival

Stampede Park's BMO Centre, Halls D & E

Times:
Friday, October 14: 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 15: 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 15: 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
Regular Online:
Friday evening: $33
Saturday afternoon: $25
Saturday evening: $36

VIP:
Friday evening: $38
Saturday afternoon: NA
Saturday evening: $41
A VIP ticket grants you speedy access into the Grand Tasting Hall through an exclusive entrance, access to a private sampling coupon booth, a private coat check, and a specialty cocktail and delectable bite upon arrival.

Explore an incredible array of dynamic wines, smooth spirits and downright delicious beers from around the globe, all under one roof. Cap it all off with tantalizing bites from some of Calgary’s best restaurants, and you’ve got a can’t-miss event. After all – with over 25 years under their belt, they're nearly aged to perfection.
On October 14th and 15th wine and food lovers are invited to indulge at the annual Calgary Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival. The Festival will feature a wide array of world-class wine, premium spirits, import and micro-brewed beer, and an assortment of local culinary creations in a fun, social, and relaxed atmosphere. This year, the Festival will once again feature a Saturday Afternoon Session, providing even more opportunity to sip and sample.
Since launching in 1998, Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival (RMWFF) remains Alberta’s largest and most beloved food & adult beverage event. RMWFF entices exhibitors and guests to travel to & explore our host cities, while they feast their taste buds at an elevated festival experience. Hundreds of exhibitors and over 25,000 guests travel from across Western Canada to discover and explore a variety of fine wines, premium spirits, and craft beers. Chefs from local restaurants are in attendance, serving up delicious fare to pair with the wonderful assortment of beverages. Get your taste buds ready - and celebrate their 25th Anniversary with food and wine (and more)!

The Grand Tasting Hall
The Stampede Park BMO Centre will host Calgary's 2022 Grand Tasting Hall, with over 200 exhibitor booths featuring the latest adult beverage products and local menu items. Enjoy a distinguished collection of wines from around the globe, along with premium spirits, single malt and blended scotches, port, specialty liqueurs, and import and micro-brewed beer. Pair your beverages with a delicious selection of nibbles from local restaurants, hotel and food purveyors. Offering something for everyone, products will range from value based to ultra exclusive. The Grand Tasting Hall offers a unique opportunity to explore new products, interact with the experts and discover new finds. While at the Festival, stop by the on-site Sobeys Liquor store to purchase your favourite finds to enjoy at home.
Also take part in The Great Big Taste Awards, and more.

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October 18-19, 2022

ASBA Alberta Craft Brewing Convention and Alberta Beer Awards

Westerner Park Stockmen’s Pavillion and Frontier Room, 4847A 19 St., Red Deer, Alberta

Schedule:
Tuesday, October 18: 8:00 a.m.to 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, October 19: 8:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 18: 6:00 p.m., Alberta Beer Awards

Registration:
Early Bird Rates: $350/person
Regular Rates: $400/person
Alberta Beer Awards: $60

Program:
Monday, October 17
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Welcome BBQ at Troubled Monk
Troubled Monk, 5551 45 Street

Tuesday, October 18
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
9:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m.: Keynote Speaker
Bart Watson, Chief Economist, Brewers Association
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: ASBA AGM
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.: Lunch including samples from Old College
2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Working Towards Inclusion
Andrea Van Vugt, The Invisible Disability
Anna Murphy, Barriers to Entry and Creating Diverse Ownership
Karen Muir, The Architecture of Accessibility
Crystal Mulik, Gateway Association
15:45 p.m.-16:45 p.m.: Leading The Team
Stephen Andrade, CRSP
Russell Reimer, Manifesto Sports

Wednesday, October 19
8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.: Hangover Breakfast
9:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m.: Keynote Speaker
Darren Reeder, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Industry Association of Alberta
10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.: Advocating for Beer
Presented by Meridian Manufacturing
Brad Goddard, Big Rock Brewery, Advocacy in a Highly Regulated Industry
Sarah Elder-Chamanara, Madame Premier, The Political Business
Jason Foster, University of Alberta, What Your Efforts Look Like on the Inside
10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.: A Recipe for Success
Blake Enemark, Tailgunner Brewing, Water is your Primary Ingredient, and Primary Concern
Matt Hammil, Red Shed Malting, Looking Ahead in Malt
Richard Preiss, Escarpment Labs, Advancements in Yeast
Greg Pratt, Hops Connect Canada, Brewing for the Future With Advanced Hop Product
11:15 a.m.-12:15: Selling Your Soul…Beer
Rieley Kay, Cilantro & Chive, Selling in Restaurants - Stand Out
Shona Reilly, Calgary Economic Development, International Trade Accelerator, Getting Your Beer Out of Alberta
Kari Stenhouse, Bespoke Craft Concepts, Options for Working With an Agent, and Overall Better Tactics
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.: Lunch including samples from Old College
2:00 p.m.-300 p.m.: Standing Out in a Sea of Beer
James Jackins, Glenmore Printing
Dave Maess, Big Rock Brewery
Jenelle Motz, Summit Labels
Kim Parsley, The Number

This event is for ASBA members, groups in the brewery planning process and invited industry guests only.
The entire brewing value chain will find value in ACBC:
- barley and hops growers
- maltsters
- equipment and ingredient suppliers
- breweries in planning
- existing breweries (all staff functions)
- restaurants, bars and liquor stores
- regulators and supportive government agencies
Taking place in Red Deer, the heart of Central Alberta, at the Westerner Park, the Alberta Craft Brewing Convention will welcome approximately 500 people for networking, learning, and celebration. This year will be a two-day convention packed with informative speakers, networking opportunities, and the chance to reconnect with the major players of the Alberta craft brewing industry.
Join in and participate in shaping the future of craft in this province!
Brewers from across Alberta will attend, as will brewers from guilds and associations across Canada. Craft distilleries, meaderies and fruit wineries are also encouraged to attend, with many topics and trade show participants pertaining directly to their businesses.
The 2022 Alberta Beer Awards is also having its fifth anniversary. This year, celebrate with more than 60 breweries participating, more than 420 entries, and 32 beer categories.

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