BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Halifax X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Halifax BEGIN:VEVENT UID:426@devourfest.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180615T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180617T170000 DTSTAMP:20180402T205753Z URL:https://devourfest.com/program/devour-osoyoos-2/ SUMMARY:Devour! Osoyoos DESCRIPTION:Devour! Osoyoos is brought to you by founding partner the Water mark Beach Resort in partnership with Similkameen Independent Winegrowers &\; Devour! The Food Film Fest. In 2016\, we made our first cross-count ry stopover in Okanagan wine country. Now in our 3rd year\, the event is p oised to share the South Okanagan’s and Similkameen Valley’s spectacul ar food and wine scene\, offering guests the opportunity to enjoy creative food and drink selections from celebrated local and visiting culinary tal ent.\n\nIndividual event tickets are available as well as a variety of pac kages including a weekend pass starting at $369 + tax per person based on quad occupancy and a VIP All-Access Pass.\n\nThe Weekend's Schedule\nFr iday\, June 15\nWelcome BBQ Reception on the Beach\n7:00pm – 10:00pm\nRe ception and BBQ will feature the Similkameen Independent Winegrowers’ Bu bbles and Rose to start… Similkameen Independent Winegrowers will be pou ring! BBQ by Chef Adair Scott.\n\nAfter Party at Jojo’s Café\n10:30pm – 1:00am\nEnjoy live music\, Devour! cocktails and dancing.\n\nSaturday\ , June 16\nDevour! The South Okanagan on Your Own Schedule\nMay we suggest Golfing. Cycling. Wine Touring. Relaxing. Shopping. Visiting our local So uth Okanagan/Similkameen participating businesses\, wineries and vendors. Covert Farms\, Osoyoos Golf Club\, Vine to Wine Tours\, Heat Stroke Cycle \, Wine Tours Gone South\, Similkameen Independent Winegrowers\, Levia Spa are all offering special Devour! Rates. Our Devour! Concierge is devoted to ensuring you enjoy your morning.\n\nChowder Smackdown\n11:00am – 1:0 0pm\nCross Canada Competition of Canadian Chowder Making. 6 guest Chefs fr om Nova Scotia\, BC and Alberta showcasing their best Chowders. Who will r eign supreme according to a panel of distinguished judges? Local Cideries\ , Breweries\, Distillers will be on hand. Also enjoy Oyster Shucking.\n\nW ine Education Sessions\nGet up close and personal with Similkameen Indepen dent Winegrowers.\n\nBest Varietals of the Similkameen\n1:30pm – 2:30pm\ nJoin winemakers and owners from 4 Similkameen wineries for a lively discu ssion on what varietals work best in the Similkameen Valley. Winemakers wi ll present their case and share award winning wines that back up their cla ims. This is your chance to taste the best of the Similkameen!\n\nThe Micr o-Terroirs of the Similkameen Valley\n2:30pm – 3:30pm\nThe grape growing part of the Similkameen Valley is only 28 km long but within this small s tretch is a number of very diverse and distinct micro-terroirs. Soils\, su nshine and wind are just a few of the considerations when planting grapes and choosing a style of wine that best expresses each particular area in t he Similkameen. Learn from those who understand these complexities the bes t\, as 4 principles of Similkameen Valley wineries share wines that showca se the valley’s diversity. Taste our micro-terroirs!\n\nCiders and Fruit Wines of the Similkameen\n3:30pm – 4:30pm\nLong before grapes were grow n in the Similkameen\, the valley was known for its amazing soft and hard fruit production. This masterclass will focus on the world-class organic f ruit wines and ciders produced. Three Similkameen producers will lead you through a top selection of their award-winning fruit wines and ciders that express the Similkameen. Expand your drinking universe and taste the vari ed flavours and styles created from various Similkameen fruits.\n\nSaturda y Evening - Gala Food &\; Film Dinner\n6:00pm - 10:00pm\nA series of sh ort food films\, with guest Chefs and wine pairings. Each short food film will inspire a Celebrity Guest Chef to create a course based on a film. Fo od and film will be perfectly paired with Similkameen wines. The Similkame en Independent Winegrowers and Chefs will be there tableside during their course.\n\nAfter-Party at the Owl\n11:00pm - On\nSunday\, June 17\n\nLong Table Breakfast in the Courtyard\n9:00am - 11:00am\n\nSunday Drive Home\nD evour! the Similkameen wine tours with a Devour! twist! 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