Wine Fest News

It’s been three months since the 2022 Vancouver International Wine Festival welcomed the wine world back to Vancouver. After a one-year hiatus, we were thrilled to return with another [...]

We were so thrilled to welcome the wine world back to Vancouver this spring. With all the uncertainty in the world, it felt like a small victory to be able to gather together in person to [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Wine World is Back in Vancouver… To Do Business with You! Trade Days are an integral part of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, designed to meet the needs of professionals in [...]

We know you’re eager to discover new wines and wineries from far and near at Canada’s premier wine show, so we will be putting tickets on sale as capacities and wines are confirmed. [...]

The Vancouver International Wine Festival is pleased to announce the winery line-up for the 43rd annual festival, which takes place May 16-22, 2022. The annual wine and food extravaganza returns [...]

The Vancouver International Wine Festival, Canada’s premier wine show, is pleased to announce dates for the 2022 festival. The 43rd festival will run Monday, May 16 to Sunday, May 22 at the [...]

Vancouver BC: The Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF/VanWineFest) and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival are partnering to present a unique new online event, the Bacchanalia Online [...]

Update March 2022: Tickets for the 2022 Vancouver International Wine Festival will go on sale starting Wednesday, March 2, 9:30 am. The four International Festival Tastings (Thursday, May 19, [...]

Spirited Industry Professional, Sommelier of the Year, Wine Program Excellence Awards Vancouver, BC (February 28, 2020) – The Vancouver International Wine Festival announced the 2020 trade [...]

The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by Tesoro by Concert, kicked off the 42nd Vancouver International Wine Festival on February 22 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver with a spectacular [...]

The Vancouver International Wine Festival is pleased to welcome acclaimed wine writer Andrew Jefford as the keynote speaker for the 2020 festival. Jefford will moderate and speak at a number of [...]

Trade Events On Sale January 22, 2020 The 42nd Vancouver International Wine Festival returns for an eight-day celebration of wine and food February 22 to March 1 at the Vancouver Convention [...]

Save $10 on International Festival Tasting tickets Book a hotel through StayVancouverHotels.com and taste for free Discounted tickets & Gold Pass on sale November 6 to December 15 Starting [...]

The Vancouver International Wine Festival is pleased to announce the winery line-up for the 42nd annual festival, which takes place February 22-March 1, 2020. The eight-day wine and food [...]

Spirited Industry Professional, Sommelier of the Year, Wine Program Excellence Awards The Vancouver International Wine Festival announced the 2019 trade competition winners on Friday at [...]

The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by Blakes, kicked off the 41st Vancouver International Wine Festival on February 23 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver with a spectacular evening of [...]

Announces Keynote Speaker: Jon Bonné, wine journalist and author VANCOUVER, BC (January 4, 2019) — The Vancouver International Wine Festival is pleased to welcome journalist, author and senior [...]

Save $9 on International Festival Tasting tickets Save all $ by booking hotel through StayVancouverHotels.com Discounted tickets & Gold Pass on sale November 1 to December 15 VANCOUVER, BC [...]

41st Vancouver International Wine Festival – February 23-March 3, 2019  2019 Quick Facts 41st annual (founded 1979) 8 days, Feb 23-Mar 3 (Bacchanalia Gala, Feb 23) 25,000+ admissions (97% of [...]