Celebrity chefs, popular local restaurants, wineries, food and beverage manufacturers, cookbook authors, retailers, artisans, and many others from the culinary world will come together for a three day public extravaganza at the new Vancouver Convention Centre. EAT Vancouver encompasses unique food experiences, opportunities to learn behind-the-scenes culinary magic from professional chefs, dynamic entertainment through celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and intense culinary competitions, diverse food, beverage and cooking related exhibits; and of course fantastic shopping opportunities.
Friday, May 28th, 2010 4PM - 9PM
Saturday, May 29th, 2010 11 AM - 9PM
Sunday, May 30th, 2010 11 AM - 5PM
Vancouver Convention Centre
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
Since 1810 “O’zapft is” has been the trademark phrase that heralds the opening of the famous Munich Oktoberfest. Over 6 million people annually, of all ages, and of all nationalities, take part in the world’s largest Folk Fest.
Did you know that the second largest Oktoberfest worldwide takes place in Canada? Kitchener-Waterloo, to be precise. Not to be outdone, Vancouver will host its own Oktoberfest in the perfect Bavarian setting of the Vancouver Alpen Club, with authentic music, schuplattler dancing, yodeling, bratwurst, and of course: the best of German Beer on tap!
All are invited to “Ein Prosit“ with S-Bahn, (a top Oktoberfest band featured at the Leavenworth, Wa. Oktoberfest this year) as they put on their one-of-a-kind show of classic Bavarian music, dancing, chants, and unique brand of rock & roll and pop. The German Band the Silverstars and the Edelweiss dancers will also perform.
We will also host the Bavarian Olympics, featuring beer drinking, Bavarian dancing, and yodeling competitions, with prizes at stake. We will also have a Ms. Oktoberfest contest.
Sport your Lederhosen or Dirndl dress and party with your friends in true Bavarian fashion, beginning at 7 p.m. on September 19th. Help hammer the first tap into the keg for 2009!
With cover price guests receive a free glass beer stein and your first beer!
Come down to the Pink Pearl Chinese Restaurant to see or participate in the first annual Zhujiang Beer! Spring Roll Eating Contest.Qualifying heats take place once a month with the final contest for a cash grand prize to be announced in August.
