A Taste of Barbados
July 17, 2008
Dates: October 3th to the 11th, 2008
The Barbados culinary landscape is one of the most culturally diverse in the Caribbean. A Taste of Barbados is a celebration of the diversity of our cuisine. It is a perfect way to enjoy the abundance of flavors of Barbados,
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Best Big Bajan BBQ
One of the most popular events of the festival, the Best Big Bajan BBQ its third year of mixing fabulous BBQ done Caribbean-Barbados style, with a party done the Bajan Way.
Hosted at the historic Hilton Old Fort, this is the best barbecue ever in Barbados.
Before your eyes, teams of chefs will create mouth watering BBQ cuisine that will showcase the best that Barbados has to offer. Feast on the flavors from six buffet stations featuring fish, chicken, pork, beef, lamb and vegetarian (take your pick or try the all!), then dance the night away on the starlight dance floor.
Sunset High Tea Party
Spend a relaxing afternoon in a beautiful historic Bajan setting as you are go back to the very British tradition of afternoon tea.
Nibble on cucumber sandwiches, fresh scones with cream and strawberry jam, sip gourmet teas and enjoy a good chat with friends and family.
Cook With Your Kids
Join us for an afternoon of food and fun at the Ocean Park where kids have the opportunity to learn how to make simple, easy recipes and discover the fun of good nutrition. Participate in energetic food demonstration showcases with some of the Caribbean’s most exciting chefs.
Cook with a celebrity chefs, or take part in fun food and games. Enjoy a full afternoon of family fun for everyone.
18th Century Feast
Travel back in time to the 18th century and experience the pomp and pageantry of a Caribbean plantation feast as the music and cuisine of the period come alive.
Built on the edge of an escarpment overlooking Carlisle Bay, the George Washington House, formerly known as the Bush Hill House, was built as a family plantation by William Cogan in 1719.
This two story Georgian House accommodated the young George Washington, future “First Father” of the United States, and his ailing brother Lawrence Washington for two months in 1751.
Gourmet Taste at Holders
The IT event of the festival, in its third year of success, Gourmet Taste is a fabulous evening of sampling cuisine from the menus of some of the island’s most celebrated chefs and restaurants.
An exciting collision of food and music, as you mingle and savor the appetizers, entrees and desserts created by some of the best chefs in the Caribbean, paired with the exquisite flavors of specially selected spirits, beers and wines.
Hosted in the magical setting of the world renowned Holders House, this jewel in the crown of the festival is not to be missed.
Los Cobos Festival
November 14, 2007
This is the fourth year for the Festival of Rhythm, Color & Flavor of Los Cabos. This week long fiesta will showcase the culinary expertise of Los Cabos chefs and utilize the destination´s dramatic landscape and Cobo´s cultural history.
Who´s behind the Festival:
- The Los Cabos Tourism Board
- The Public Relations Association of Los Cabos
- The VATEL Chefs Association
- The Association of Chefs of Baja
- The Restaurant Association (CANIRAC)
- The Association of Destination Management Companies
- and municipal Government through the office of the Mayor and the
Director of Tourism
When: December 1 to the 8th, 2007
The Festival will start Saturday, December 1, with a star-lit and lively event hosted by The Restaurant Association (CANIRAC) held at El Tule Beach featuring a lavish buffet of signature dishes from area restaurants accompanied by a selection of wines from the Baja region.
The week will continue to showcase the destination´s innovative cuisine with chefs at renowned resorts and restaurants from throughout the destination preparing special Festival menus of exotic dishes as well as traditional Baja cuisine. On December 7 amidst the colonial setting of the Plaza Mijares Square in downtown San Jose del Cabo, The Public Relations Association of Los Cabos will host a fair featuring live music and traditional and innovative Mexican fare from some of the most prestigious local eateries.
The festival will come to a close on December 8, with a Dinner in the Desert
as the San Carlos Canyon is transformed by the Hotel Association into an elegant
lounge setting offering fireside dining on fresh seafood, gourmet trimmings, delectable drinks and live entertainment.
All proceeds from the Festival of Rhythm, Color & Flavor of Los Cabos will go to local organizations that work to insure the comfort and safety of visitors and residents of Los Cabos including the San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas Fire Departments as well as the Mexican Red Cross.
For more information:
call 1-866-LOS-CABOS
www.visitloscabos.org.
The cost to attend the festival varies depending on the event: A table of ten at El Tule beach event is $100 USD, the San Carlos Canyon event is $60 per person, and the cost of Plaza Mijares event is yet to be determined. New to this year´s festival will be special package offerings and air-inclusive offers. Please inquire with your travel agent or hotel, when booking.
Maui Marathon
September 6, 2007
Considered one of the world’s most scenic marathons.
There’s plenty to do for the whole weekend.
Don’t miss the Carbo Luau at The Westin. This is usually a sold out event with plenty of good food and entertainment. I understand this year there maybe be 2 Luaus this year. Expect plenty of pasta with Basil tomato sauce or Alfredo sauce (made with skim milk), also garlic bread, roasted potatoes, and of course a huge salad bar. Friday the 14th 6:00pm
Sports & fitness Expo - Pick up your race package and take time to browse through the many vendors of running and fitness related products and services. Friday 14th (1:00pm - 8:00pm) and Saturday 15th (9:00am - 6:00pm)
Maui Tacos 5K Fun Run Saturday 15th 8:00am
The Front Street Mile
Front St. in Lahaina is a world class event for the nations top milers and has proved to be a great community event for the kids. Saturday 15th 3:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday 16th
37th Annual Maui Marathon
Starts at Queen Kaahumanu Center 5:30am Start
4th Annual Maui Half Marathon
Starts at Whalers Village 5:30am Start
Maui Half Marathon Awards Ceremony
At the Whalers Village Center Stage 9:00am
Finishers Party & Full Marathon Awards Ceremony
at The Westin Maui Aloha Pavilion 4:30pm-6:30pm
Like any event times can change check
you race package and register early.
Culture Fest in New Orleans
August 21, 2007
Experience the heart and soul of Louisiana culture at this spectacular, weekend-long festival, featuring an array of events, seminars, performances, and excursions led by experts from the Smithsonian Institution.
Smithsonian magazine and the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism formed a partnership to host Louisiana CultureFest this fall in New Orleans.
Discover the diversity of this unique state as you enjoy historic tours, culinary tastings, art seminars, live music and more.
The events spotlights the state that counts jazz, Jambalaya and architecture among its cultural gems.
This year’s celebration, featuring 18 events over three days, invites residents and visitors to sample the state’s art, music, history, architecture and cuisine.
Some Interesting Culinary events:
A Feast of Endangered Food Traditions: Louisiana’s Ark of Taste
You’ll savor shrimp, oysters, Creole cream cheese, andouille sausage and calas in regional recipes, and get an expert’s take on the distinctions between Cajun and Creole food. With the The Savvy Gourmet
Lunch with Leah: New Orleans’ Grande Dame of Creole Cuisine
Join Chef Leah Chase, for New Orleans cooking at the famed Dooky Chase Restaurant, a legend of Arican-American art as it is for its Creole cooking.
The restaurant’s evolution from a sandwich shop and lottery-ticket outlet, to thriving bar, to respected family dining establishment has taken place in the historic Treme neighborhood, the oldest free-slave settlement in the South. Featuring commentary by Gene Bourg, local veteran food journalist.
Join Chef Leah Chase, and Gene Bourg at The Victorian Room, Dooky Chase’s.
CultureFest draws several thousand visitors from throughout the United States and beyond, and is one of Smithsonian magazine’s signature events. For complete event descriptions and to register for events, visit www.smithsonian.com
Amelia Island Jazz Festival
August 13, 2007
This quiet seacoast village on picturesque Amelia Island in northeast Florida will be swingin’ to the beat of Dixieland, bebop, big band, Latin and contemporary jazz….
During the week-long festival from October 7-14th, great jazz will be performed by groups ranging from large bands to trios, featuring such acknowledged masters as saxophonist Frank Tiberi, trombonist Bill Allred, trumpeter/vocalist Bob Pickwood, tenor saxophonist Billy Ross, and Les DeMerle.
It looks like most of the big events will be during the weekend, Friday the October 12th and Saturday the 13th.
Both days will start out at 5:30 featuring cuisines of the finest area restaurants at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in the Courtyard.
- 7:00 - 10:00 PM: Jazz Concert (tickets: $30) Frank Tiberi and the Woody Herman Sax Section Performing hits from its acclaimed CD, Four Brothers Seven
- Barry Greene and Trio Jazz guitarist performing selections from his latest recording, Sojourner and more
- The Dynamic Les DeMerle Super Big Band, featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele, with special guest Bob Pickwood on trumpet and vocals, in a tribute to jazz vocal legend, Eddie Jefferson
- 10:30 PM: Late Night Jam Session $10 or $5 for students with ID, or free with any Festival ticket Angel’s Porch Café, 708 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach
See the full Calendar at Amelia Island Jazz Festival
Playa del Carmen Riviera Maya Jazz Festival
July 26, 2007
From November 29th till December 1st. Join the beach party!
Marcus Miller - Tower of Power - George Benson
Aquamala - Los Dorados - Sacbe
Optimist Championship Regatta
June 14, 2007
Sailors, coaches, and parents from more than 20 countries will be arriving in Nuevo Vallarta to celebrate the
North American Optimist Championship 2007.
The regatta is hosted by Vallarta Yacht Club and the Paradise Village Beach Resort, Golf, Marina & Spa, as part of the organization authorities, are ready to receive more than 190 young sailors sailing in the beautiful Banderas Bay, located in Nuevo Vallarta, the heart of Mexico´s gold coast from July 2nd thru July 15th.
Optimist Championship , Vallarta Yacht Club
Savannah Sea Food Festival
June 6, 2007
November 2-4
You can expect to see plenty of live Entertainment featuring Bands, tons of fresh seafood, games, fun, regional arts & crafts and fireworks on the River on Friday & Saturday from 9am to midnight. Sunday events will be 9am to 6pm.
Locations: Rousakis Plaza and Historic River Street, Savannah, Georgia
Visitors will fall in love with Savannah and will be anxious to tell their friends about our unique hidden gem of the Southeastern coast. Come and fall in love with the city’s hospitality and savor its quirky personality. Our city allows to experience the history, wonder, elegance and mannerisms of the Old South and the beauty and grace it reveals today.
Savannah Film Festival
June 5, 2007
Dates: Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 2007
Film Fest opening gala Hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the Savannah Film Festival features the best in independent and innovative film from around the world.
From feature-length films to two-minute shorts, the annual festival presents a full range of cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers.
From the moss-draped trees and shaded parks to the shops and ships of River Street, Savannah attracts millions of visitors each year, including film crews who take advantage of the city’s ambience, mild year-round climate and easy-going lifestyle.
Notable films shot in Savannah include Forrest Gump, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Forces of Nature, The General’s Daughter, The Legend
of Bagger Vance and The Gift.
The deadline for entries is July 1, 2007.
Shores Wine and Food Festival
June 4, 2007
The Shores Resort & Spa presents the 5th Annual Shores Wine & Food Festival, June 23, 2007.
The festival is a full day event featuring seminars to enhance the wine tasting experience, fabulous cuisine by The Shores winning culinary team, over 100 wines from around the World, and a silent auction to benefit The Betty Jane France Pediatrics Center Home of Speediatrics at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach.
For information or tickets, call 386-322-7226 or online at www.shoreswineandfoodfest.com
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