#VanWineFest: March 8-13, 2027 | Benefiting @bardonthebeach | Follow for #VIWF announcements: e-news, ticket updates & more...
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Today is the final day to apply to the 2027 Wine Program Excellence Awards at the regular rate. Enter by 11:55 pm tonight and pay $195 (and receive $168 in festival trade tickets) Late applications will still be accepted until October 7, but with an increased fee of $245.
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Applications for the 2027 Vancouver International Wine Festival are open until Tuesday, June 30 at midnight. Applications must be completed and submitted by a registered BC agent on behalf of their supppliers to be considered by the Winery Selection Committee.
The 2027 festival will shine a spotlight on Mediterranean wines and will continue to focus on events and initiatives that attract and engage new customers to wine. There will not, however, be an official theme region (and no additional theme region fees). Learn more: conta.cc/4xNzzld
Winery Applications are open until June 30 for the 2027 Vancouver International Wine Festival, taking place March 7-14 in downtown Vancouver.
Learn how to apply and top reasons to participate: conta.cc/4ueWZgy
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Congrats to our class of 2026 Wine Program Excellence Award recipients! Check out the full list of winners in the @VancouverSun.
These B.C. restaurants have been honoured for their excellent wine lists vancouversun.com/life/these-…
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Please read, @VanWineFest 2026: A Tour de France in Your Glass #Seminar.
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Anthony Gismondi: 10 spring-friendly white wines that sell for $25 or less in B.C. vancouversun.com/life/anthon…
#VIWF E-News: Cheers to 47 incredible years! This year’s celebration was unforgettable, featuring 33 events across seven days and bringing together 112 wineries from 14 countries—with a special spotlight on the wines of France. Read more: bit.ly/4dEcWbd
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@VanWineFest 2026: An #Interview with Evan Saunders from BC's @BlastedChurch Vineyards.
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#iwfs blog: France: Terroir & Trends Vancouver International Wine Festival
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@VanWineFest 2026: #Beaujolais - Dig into Diversity #Seminar.
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Press Release: VIWF Announces 2026 Trade Competition Winners at the Celebrating Excellence Awards Lunch, presented by ContainerWorld.
Highlights included:
- Spirited Industry Professional Award - Carmen D’Onofrio, Stile Brands
- BC Sommelier of the Year Award & Terry Threlfall Legacy Scholarship - Michael Littleford
- Wine Retailer of the Year - Marquis Wine Cellars
Plus, a revamped Wine Program Excellence Awards was presented. Gold winners included Dachi, Elisa, Mott 32, and Nightingale.
Read the press release for all the winners and celebrate our community.
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#VIWF Press Release: The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859 took place Saturday, March 7 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Live and silent auctions, the wine wall and 50/50 raffle raised just over $114,000 to benefit. Net proceeds from the Gala and #VIWF benefit @bardonthebeach. bit.ly/4sAgOOC
BCLIQUOR Product Guide for the Tasting Room is now available for download! Browse ~600 wines from 112 producers, representing 14 countries in one guide to plan your #VIWF International Festival Tasting experience. Plus, handy tips for getting yourself and your wine home. bit.ly/4b1q3lb
#VIWF E-News: Festival week continues with a series of sold-out winery dinners. The Grand Tasting Room opens on March 12 with tickets available for all four sessions. Check out more details of what to expect festival week and discover a world of wine!
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#VIWF E-News: Get Your Trade Days Tickets Today! Join us for two days of networking lunches, educational seminars, and the Grand Tasting Room—with opportunities to gather as a community to learn, taste, and celebrate! Read more: bit.ly/4cyKs2j
