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Schedule of Events
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Thursday, November 06, 2008
Friday, November 07, 2008
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Sunday, November 09, 2008
All programming is subject to change.
* A Taste of Desert Willow Golf Tournament and Music at the McCallum not included in Weekend Pass Value Ticket ($310).
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Thursday, November 06, 2008
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El Paseo Invitational Exhibition Dedication
Join us for the dedication of eighteen new sculptures that enhance the beauty and excitement of Palm Desert’s El Paseo shopping district.
Free and Open to the Public.
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Thursday Nov. 6
6:00 pm
Location: El Paseo shopping district
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Opening Night “Food Flight!”
You be the judge as some of the Valley’s finest Chefs --- spatulas at the ready --- bring out their very best in the quest to be crowned “Food Flight! Favorite.” Local bartenders will show off their talents, too, in the evening’s “Food Flight! Shake-Up Showcase.” Live music, great art, celebrity chef appearances and informal modeling from El Paseo’s chic boutiques round out this evening of non-stop fun. $65 per person
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Thursday Nov. 6
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Desert Willow Golf Resort
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Friday, November 07, 2008
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A Taste of Desert Willow Golf Tournament
Join celebrity chefs and other notables at the gorgeous Desert Willow Golf Resort for a terrific day of golf, complete with tasty surprises all around the course. Breakfast gets the day off to a great start, and an Awards Ceremony and Player’s Reception finish off the day’s play. $275 per person. READ MORE
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Friday Nov. 7
7:30 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Desert Willow Golf Resort
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The Art of Shopping on El Paseo
The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert is proud to raise its glass and toast the incredible fashionista’s paradise that is El Paseo. Be sure to stop, shop and enjoy the miles of style and special in-store events being hosted during The Art of Food & Wine weekend. Free and Open to the Public READ MORE
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Friday Nov. 7
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: El Paseo Shopping District
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Wine Dinners
AFW Celebrity Chefs and Master Sommeliers are pairing up with local restaurants and charities to create intimate and intricate wine dinner benefits. Watch this space for more details ... price per person varies.
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Friday Nov. 7
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Location TBD
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Sweet Dreams
There’s no better way to start your night than with delicious desserts created by our AFW chefs, and a sampling of sumptuous wines, champagnes and after-dinner drinks. The festivities continue late into the night at Costa’s, the desert's legendary nightclub. Entry into Costa’s is included with your Sweet Dreams ticket. $45 per person READ MORE
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Friday Nov. 7
8:00 pm – 10 pm
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Saturday, November 08, 2008
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Grand Tasting SATURDAY
Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy wonderful wines and spirits from around the world, delicious foods prepared by local restaurants, Celebrity Chef demonstrations, book signings, Wine and Lifestyle Seminars, great shopping options and live music, too. It’s all part of The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert’s main event --- the Grand Tastings, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. $150 per day READ MORE
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Saturday Nov. 8
11am - 4pm
Location: Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort and Spa
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Music at the McCallum
Enjoy a great concert at Palm Desert’s premier music venue. Bring your ticket stub to Sunday’s Grand Tasting and receive a special discount price. Watch this space for more details ...
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Saturday Nov. 8
Time TBD
Location: McCallum Theatre
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Sunday, November 09, 2008
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Grand Tasting SUNDAY
Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy wonderful wines and spirits from around the world, delicious foods prepared by local restaurants, Celebrity Chef demonstrations, book signings, Wine and Lifestyle Seminars, great shopping options and live music, too. It’s all part of The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert’s main event --- the Grand Tastings, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. $150 per day READ MORE
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Sunday Nov. 9
11am - 4pm
Location: Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort and Spa
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