If you are especially fond of good food and fine quality wine, then you should not miss out on 4 wonderful days of celebration especially organized to cater to people with sophisticated palates. The 4th Annual Parksville Uncorked Wine & Food Festival is slated to take place near Nanaimo on February 23 to 26, 2012 along the string of Parksville's finest beach resorts.

Food and wine lovers from all over the country are expected to converge in the common cause of decadent edibles and world-class quality wines. You can definitely look forward to enjoying succulent treats and free flowing wine along with great company set to jazz up your February. Whether you are a novice wine-lover or seasoned gourmet connoisseur, this is one festival you definitely don’t want to miss.

A number of great activities have been lined up for this event, including exclusive bubbly brunches and wine dinners and even wine-inspired spa treatments. Last year’s festival was a sold out, so if you are planning to attend, its highly recommended that you book your tickets early. To make it extra fun and exciting, bring along some friends. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store for you:

Calendar of Events

February 23, 2012 (Thursday) Parksville Untapped! At The Beach Club Resort

6:30PM to 9:00PM

Spend a night tasting some of BC’s famous brews and mouth watering local cuisine all elaborately prepared by among the finest and famous purveyors of food and popular restaurants in the region.

Details: Tickets sold at $49 per person + tax along with a take-home "Parksville Untapped" beer glass. Overnight packages are also available.

For reservations call 1-888-760-2008

February 24, 2012 (Friday) Parksville Uncorked: Swirl at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre

Sample the finest offerings of BC when it comes to gourmet cuisine and fine wines. Whether it’s your first time to discover BC wines or you a seasoned enthusiast indulge in the wide selections of luscious treats that can tempt even the most sophisticated palate. This is a festival of taste designed to engage, entice and excite all senses.

Details: Tickets sold at $69 per person + tax along with an exclusive 2012 Parksville Uncorked wine glass. Advance reservations are required.

For reservations call 1-800-663-7373

February 25, 2012 (Saturday) Winemaker’s Dinner at Walbran Room at Tigh-Na-Mara

Go ahead and indulge full blast and be regaled by Executive Chef Eric Edwards’ sumptuous dishes paired with a wide variety of Mission wines over a delectable 5-course menu. Celebrated winemaker Ingo Grady will grace the event to discuss wine pairings as well as the Mission Hill’s winemaking philosophy.

Details: Tickets sold at $109 per person + tax and gratuities. Advance reservations are required.

For reservations call 1-800-663-7373

February 25, 2012 (Saturday) Winemakers Dinner with Burrowing Owl Winery at the Beach Club Resort

Another great event slated on the same date is the “Uncorked” Winemaker’s Dinner with Executive Chef Michael Sproul of Burrowing Owl. Enjoy an amazing array of seasonal dishes and look forward to a unique dining experience.

Details: Tickets sold at $109 per person + tax and gratuities. Advance reservations are required.

For reservations call 1-800-663-7373

February 26, 2012 (Sunday) Bubbles & Brunch at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre

Look forward to partaking the famous and legendary Sunday brunch of Tigh-Na-Mara, complete with a sumptuous feast for the senses and the palate.

Details: Tickets sold at $29.95per person + tax and gratuities. Advance reservations are required.

For reservations call 1-800-663-7373

Accommodations

After several nights of fun and pure revelry, look forward to spending a relaxing and luxurious accommodation among some of the finest hotels in Vancouver Island, including one of our sponsors, BEST WESTERN Northgate Inn:

BEST WESTERN Northgate Inn

6450 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 2L8

Phone: 250-390-2222 | Fax: 250-390-2412

Situated at the heart of the northern end area of Nanaimo, BEST WESTERN Northgate Inn offers traveling guests and tourists all the modern conveniences to ensure a comfortable stay for those weekend getaways and family holiday vacations. This is a newly renovated hotel that features a full collection of well-appointed guest rooms all bedecked in contemporary designs.

BEST WESTERN Northgate Inn is within close proximity to some of the largest shopping malls in Vancouver Island, as well as a string of fine restaurants. Having maintained an impeccable reputation of consistently offering world-class service and top-rated accommodations, the hotel boasts of everything you need even for business trips such as a meeting room and a conference centre.

Whether it’s a short weekend stay or a full week of fun and relaxation, the staff of BEST WESTERN Northgate Inn looks forward to be of service.

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