A Taste of what's to come... One of America's largest and most comprehensive wine & food events. 8 days, 50 events, 500 Wines, 50 Restaurants!

Invite you to mingle with chefs, winemakers, industry experts and people like you while
exploring our emphasis on the sustainable, natural & bio-dynamic.
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Saturday, May 31st | 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Circle the wagons & join us in Shenandoah for day that's all Texas day! The Texas Experience Festival is a one-day family-friendly festival celebrating all things TEXAS! Experience Texas Music, Texas-style entertainment, Texas Beer, Texas Wine, Texas History, Texas Products, Texas Produce, Texas Flowers, Texas Food and Texas You!
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Monday | 5:30
Gary Vaynerchuk, Host of Wine Library TV, Wine Wizard 2008 welcomes his Wizard Court Tim Hanni, Master of Wine, George M. Taber, author of Judgement of Paris and To Cork or Not to Cork and Daniel Schuster, Winemaker, Author and Consultant.
What's Old is New Again… A deeper look at Terrior and the finesse that draws out the delicate flavors and essences of wine. Rediscover lesser known varietals, tasting through selections that capture thousands of years of soil, minerals and natural influences that the accomplished Winemakers can bring out. Gary is joined by his Wizard Court.
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Thursday | 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Stroll Market Street enjoying wines from around the world, interactive and live entertainment. Participating retailers welcome wine industry representatives featuring their selections as attendees shop, sip, stroll and enjoy Artist and Author Alley as well as cooking demonstrations and entertainment.
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Friday | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Showcases Friday Night on the Northshore
A community style Happy Hour event where value wines retailing for under $15 are showcased in a fun & casual environment. Perfect for those just entering the world of wine, friends out on the
town or the enthusiast hunting new finds. Mix, mingle, and enjoy! This year's event enhanced by the sponsorship of St. Tammany Parish, also known as Louisiana's Northshore, a lovely destination just
across the lake from New Orleans. Enjoy the flavors of Louisiana while discovering the wines of the world.
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Saturday | 7:00 - 10:00 pm
This event has gained national reputation as being one of the most "magnificent" wine & food events in the country! In 2008 we will be importing and exploring the flavors, art and heritage of South America.
You will also enjoy Chef demonstrations on the body+soul Stage, over 500 wines, the inaugural Continental Airlines "Premium Lounge", 50 restaurants most featuring organic, sustainable & local foods will
compete for the Waterford Crystal Chef of Chefs award! The night will close with a live auction benefiting the Green Building Council of Houston.
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