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Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction

Presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859

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2022 Participating Wineries

100 wineries from 13 countries

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Terry Threlfall Scholarship

Inaugural winner: Kelcie Jones

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2022 Sommelier of the Year

Jayton Paul, Wine Director, Published on Main

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Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction Raises ~$120,000 For Bard On The Beach

May 19th, 2022

The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859, the sparkling centrepiece of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, took place Tuesday, May 17, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Live and silent auctions raised $100,328, while the sold-out raffle for two Delta One International Business

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VanWineFest Welcomes the Wine World Back

May 16th, 2022

Vancouver’s annual wine lovers’ delight opens tonight after a hiatus in 2021, as the wine world returns to Vancouver for a weeklong wine and food celebration. The 43rd Vancouver International Wine Festival kicks off with a series of winery dinners, including the exquisite Bacchanalia Gala + Dinner, presented by National Bank

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Seven Days to Wine & Dine

May 4th, 2022

A Wonderful Week of Wine & Food Most people think of the International Festival Tastings when they think of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, but VanWineFest is a full week of events. Looking to explore food and wine pairings? Try a winery dinner – including the unforgettable Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Aucti

“One of the Very Best Wine Festivals in the World „

The Vancouver International Wine Festival, Canada’s premier food & wine event, has three mandates: to provide an informative, educational and entertaining wine experience for public and trade; to be a premier marketing opportunity for the wine industry and festival partners; and to raise funds for the Bard on the Beach Theatre Society.