Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 01:00pm to 04:00pm
201 East Main Street,
USD 75.00 - USD 175.00
The Rotary Club of El Paso will celebrate the 11th year of El Paso Winefest with a Grand Tasting and elevated Culinary Competition with Southwest University this October in downtown El Paso. Both events are all-inclusive so your ticket gives you access to sample all of the delectable food and beverages.
Saturday, October 19th, 2024 is the day for our Grand Tasting, with a tantalizing variety of signature creations by 25 of our region's renowned chefs and top-rated restaurants. Located in the heart of downtown El Paso on Main and Stanton Streets, the Grand Tasting will feature 500 wines from around the world, all for sale through the El Paso Winefest app. Our on-site wine store will feature sommelier selections and wine education to help patrons order their favorite wines. We will have great music and will also be exhibiting fine art and Winefest posters for sale. The Grand Tasting runs from 1:00 to 4:00pm Saturday, October 19th.
On Sunday, October 20th, from 1pm-3:30pm, El Paso Winefest will feature the Gastronomic Battle - a culinary competition led by the Culinary Institute by Southwest University and featuring Michelin Star chefs such as Chef Mikel Alonso. The Culinary Village will showcase a competitive creative playground where the Culinary Institute students will dish out flavors perfectly paired with a diverse selection of libations. Wines, beers and bubbles will be perfectly paired with twelve signature dishes prepared by the student teams. Heavier bites will also be available. Attendees will help crown the Champion Culinary team of the year.
Sponsorships for the events are available, which include admission to the Reserve Tasting event on Thursday, October 17th, early admission to the Grand Tasting on October 19th and the Culinary Competition on October 20th, and other exclusive benefits.
Single tickets to the Saturday Grand Tasting are $125 each and groups of 12 tickets are available for $1250. Saturday VIP tickets are available for $175 each. Tickets for the Sunday Culinary Competition start at $75 for general admission or 12 tickets for $750. Sunday VIP tickets are $125 each. Weekend Pass tickets are available for $165 or 12 tickets for $1750 general admission or $225 VIP. VIP tickets provide one-hour early access plus special tasting experiences and reserved seating areas. Tickets are on sale and more information is available at elpasowinefest.com.
Proceeds will go to support Rotary Club of El Paso projects, including Children's Holiday Party and Book Distribution, RotaCare El Paso free Medical Clinic, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, International Youth Exchange, Rotary Wheels Bikes for Kids, and Ramp Builds to assist disabled and homebound individuals.
Purchase tickets at elpasowinefest.com. Email admin@rotaryelpaso.org, or call 915-833-6616 for more information.
Saturday musical entertainment by Julio Ortiz
Local Artists and Commemorative Poster
This year's event will feature a special commemorative poster designed for the event by Steve Hastings. ArtMasters of El Paso will also display the works of local artists such as Hastings, Paola Martinez, Leonard Wren and Patrick Gabaldon during the Saturday and Sunday events. A percentage of proceeds from art and framing sales will benefit the Rotary Club of El Paso projects.
El Paso Winefest Web App
The best way to keep up with all things Winefest before, during and after the event is at elpasowinefest.com. A new web app contains details on all the wines, restaurants, art, chefs and special guests. Users can explore the wines they want to try by searching on factors such as style, varietal, origin and price in advance and place an order from anywhere, right on the app. Wines will be available for pickup within about a week of the event.
Hotels
Special hotel rates will be available for the event and will be announced soon.
Restaurants - 25 of El Paso's Finest
The following restaurants are expected to participate during Saturday's Grand Tasting: Ambar Restaurante, Anson 11, Café Central, Crave Kitchen and Bar, D.H. Lescombes, Dipped by Cassie, El Tiger Taqueria, Hallelujah BBQ, Lola Rose, Melting Pot, Mesa Street Grill, 150 Sunset, Park Tavern, Piedmont Café, Pilon Wine and Market, The Culinary Studio, The Podium, Ristorante Casanova, Ruli's International Kitchen, Sushiito, Taft Diaz, The Melting Pot, The Silo Bar, unbranded tavern and kitchen, and Weso Steakhouse.
Sponsors
Azul Med Spa, Fay Lafon, TideSmart, Hyundai of El Paso, High Desert Oral Surgery, Vista Star, Southwest ENT Consultants, Scott Hulse, Gotcha Covered, Overpour, Southwest University, iHeart Radio, KTSM-TV, Lauterbach Borschow, Classic Millwork and Products; The Pizza Joint, Economy Wholesale, Art Masters of El Paso, Sunstate Equipment, T-Mobile, Back and Neck Institute, Comfort Keepers, Edward Jones - Dave Forney, First American Bank, Lovett Law Firm, PCA, Texas Tech Physicians, TRC Companies, Wells Fargo Bank and WellMed.
URLs:
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Prices:
Saturday Grand Tasting General Admission: USD 125.00,
Saturday Grand Tasting VIP: USD 175.00,
Sunday Culinary Competition General Admission: USD 75.00,
Sunday Culinary Competition VIP: USD 125.00
Artists / Speakers: Commemorative event poster by a local El Paso artist Steve Hastings., Terrance Flores, Patrick Gabaldon, Paola Martinez, Leonard Wren
Category: Festivals | Food / Drink
