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Imagine the warmth of the Okanagan summer sun and the spectacular views from one of Canada’s most beautiful alpine resorts – Silver Star Mountain Resort. Then imagine the wonders of learning about the great wines of the Okanagan in this phenomenal setting.

The 2010 Summer Wine Festival runs for two days this summer on August 13 and 14. The Okanagan Summer Wine Festival features a unique combination of outdoor wine tastings, wine education seminars, art displays, music, and outdoor recreation on the world-class hiking and mountain bike trails.

If you want to rise high above the summer heat and learn about wine in a fun and informative manner, the Summer Wine Festival is a perfect fit. Families with active kids can enjoy the recreation activities and parents can take in wine seminars, culinary and wine dinners and a wonderful Progressive Wine Tasting that is one of the most unique anywhere.

Silver Star Mountain Resort and the Okanagan Wine Festivals sincerely hope you will join us for one of the most relaxing and memorable experiences of your summer.

Summer Wine Festival Events



Friday August 13, 2010

The Okanagan Summer Wine Festival Art Gallery - Open each day during the Summer Wine Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In partnership with Silver Star Mountain Resort and Gallery Odin, come and view original works from renowned west coast artists. Admission is free.

All You Need is Cheese … 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Den - Join your hosts as we explore this pairing of Canada’s finest Canadian cheeses from the Dairy Farmers of Canada along with some of the best old and new world aromatic styles of British Columbia’s great wines.
Price: $42

Cadbury’s Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate with Heavenly Wines 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Den - The Cadbury chocolate brand is world famous for offering amongst the best value in chocolate bars in all of Canada. Join us as our wine educator takes four of the most famous Cadbury brands – Dairy Milk, Fruit and Nut Dark, Burnt Almond Dark and Premium Dark – and pairs these with wines from the Okanagan specifically chosen for their affordability to ensure that you may carry on with your quest to always have chocolate on hand when the wine is opened! Or is to always have wine on hand when the chocolate is opened? Join us to find out!
Price: $42

Wine Masters’ Dinners

6 p.m. reception - 6:30 p.m. dinner

After a wonderful day of wine education and outdoor recreation, it’s time to relax and enjoy your evening. Three Resort restaurants and six wineries welcome you to a colourful spectrum of menus including fine dining and tapas, paired with extraordinary wines from the Okanagan Valley. Enjoy this delightful evening of education, entertainment and great food!

Bulldog Cafe – Fine Dining
The View Winery & Gray Monk Estate Winery
To view the menu CLICK HERE
Price: $80 NOW SOLD OUT!

Silver Grill – Tapas
Ex Nihilo & Silver Sage Winery
To view menu CLICK HERE
Price: $55 NOW SOLD OUT!

Allora Wine Bar & Bistro - Tapas
Golden Beaver Winery & Cerelia Vineyards & Estate Winery
To view the menu CLICK HERE
Price: $55 NOW SOLD OUT!

Saturday August 14, 2010

Taste the Aromas of Coffee and Wine with Starbucks - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at The Den - Ever wondered what to do at the end of a meal when faced with the choice of finishing off your wine before coffee is served? Worry no more! Here’s your chance to perfect a pairing of coffee with wine to ensure the end of every meal is a delight to your senses. Join your hosts from your local Starbucks and the Okanagan Wine Festivals as they introduce 6 different roasts and pair them with 6 fabulous wines from the Okanagan. Who says you can’t drink coffee with wine?
Price: $42

The True Taste of Silver Star: Bouquets & Fruits - 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - start at Art Gallery - Enjoy this guided wildflower tour with a scenic chairlift ride. Begin with a glass of fine Okanagan Wine at the Okanagan Summer Wine Festival Art Gallery; then stroll downhill through colourful wildflower meadows, while enjoying the breath-taking views of the Okanagan Valley & Monashee Mountains. All while sampling wild berries on your fun and informative tour back to the village.
Price: $48

Cadbury’s Melt in Your Mouth Chocolate with Heavenly Wines 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Den - The Cadbury chocolate brand is world famous for offering amongst the best value in chocolate bars in all of Canada. Join us as our wine educator takes four of the most famous Cadbury brands – Dairy Milk, Fruit and Nut Dark, Burnt Almond Dark and Premium Dark – and pairs these with wines from the Okanagan specifically chosen for their affordability to ensure that you may carry on with your quest to always have chocolate on hand when the wine is opened!. Or is to always have wine on hand when the chocolate is opened? Join us to find out!
Price: $42 NOW SOLD OUT!

Silver Star Mountain WestJet Progressive Wine Tasting 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Silver Star Village - The flagship event of the Okanagan Summer Wine Festival! Bring your friends and experience new varieties of wine. Live entertainment fills the fresh mountain air while you wander through Silver Star’s Victorian inspired village sampling wines from over 30 of the Okanagan Wine Festival’s finest wineries. Grab your souvenir wine glass and don’t forget your notebook so you can remember your favourites. This is an outdoor event and weather in the mountains can change at any moment. Please dress accordingly. There will be no refunds due to inclement weather.
Price: $48

Three-Course Dinner At The Silver Grill - Join us at The Silver Grill Steak and Chop House after the Progressive Tasting for a delicious three-course meal. What better way to end the evening.

To book call 1-800-663-4431 or email info@skisilverstar.com.

To view the menu CLICK HERE.

Summer Wine Festival After Party - The Club Saloon welcomes the 2010 Okanagan Summer Wine Festival. Located in the heart of the mountain village the Club Saloon is open for lunch and end of day festivities. Enjoy a cool beverage, relaxing atmosphere and entertainment after the Progressive Tasting.

SUNDAY BRUNCH SPECIAL

The Bulldog Brunch - Make your way to the Bulldog Sunday after the Wine Festival for champagne and brunch!
Price: $25

To view the menu CLICK HERE

Summer Wine Festival Packages

See the village, see the mountains, ride the chairlift; you'll want to stay the night! Your Victorian-inspired accommodation is in a breath-taking alpine setting, just footsteps away from the events and festivities of the Okanagan Summer Wine Festival. To book packages call Silver Star Holidays at 1-800-663-4431 or info@skisilverstar.com

2 Night Ultimate Wine Lovers.....$478 - 2 nights accommodation in a Snowbird Lodge 1 Bedroom Executive, choice of 2 seminars on Friday, Fine Dining Wine Masters’ Dinner, choice of 2 seminars on Saturday, Progressive Tasting, Breakfast & Bubbly Sunday and Chairlift ride. NOW SOLD OUT!

2 Night Gourmet Wine Lovers......$308 - 2 nights accommodation in a Village Hotel regular room, choice of 1 seminar on Friday, Fine Dining Wine Master’s Dinner, Choice of 1 seminar on Saturday, Progressive Tasting and Chairlift Ride. NOW SOLD OUT!

2 Night Escape......$241 - 2 nights accommodation in a selection of Hotel Studios or 1 bedroom apartments, Tapas Dinner, choice of 1 seminar on Saturday, Progressive Tasting and Chairlift Ride. NOW SOLD OUT!

One Night Rendez-Vous......$182 - 1 night accommodation in a Snowbird Lodge Studio or 1 Bedroom at Lord Aberdeen, choice of 1 seminar on Saturday, Progressive Tasting, Breakfast & Bubbly on Sunday and Chairlift ride.

Night Out Under the Stars......$146 - 1 night accommodation in a Village Hotel regular room, choice of 1 seminar on Saturday, Progressive Tasting and Chairlift ride.

Special add on Package - Brunch & Bubbly Sunday $25 plus taxes per person
Breakfast & Bubbly Sunday at the Bulldog Cafe from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - $25 plus taxes per person

Packages are per person based on double occupancy, based on availability. Upgrades are available. Prices do not include taxes and are subject to change without notice. Note that there will be no refunds for outdoor events due to inclement weather.

To make a booking, please call Silver Star Holidays at 1-800-663-4431 or (250)-558-6083.

You can also reach us by email at info@skisilverstar.com

To download your Okanagan Wine Festival brochure CLICK HERE

Great Activites At Silver Star

Silver Star Mountain Resort is the 'cool' place to play while at the Summer Wine Festival. Make sure you check out the following:

Art Gallery
Scenic Chairlift Rides
Mountain Biking
Wildflower Tours
Shopping

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