Signature Event: CRUSH Grand Tasting

Event Description

Cornucopia’s flagship tasting experience, bringing together exceptional wines, culinary bites and the people behind the bottles for one unforgettable night.

Raise your glass to the flagship event of Cornucopia and one of Whistler’s most anticipated wine tasting experiences. For 30 years, CRUSH Grand Tasting has brought wine lovers, celebrated producers and passionate industry professionals together for an unforgettable evening of discovery.

This milestone edition invites you to explore an exceptional collection of wines from British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest and renowned wine regions around the world. Wander through the tasting room at your own pace, meet the people behind the bottles and discover everything from elegant sparkling wines and expressive whites to bold reds, distinctive varietals and exciting new releases.

Whether you arrive with an expertly trained palate or are simply curious to try something new, CRUSH offers a welcoming opportunity to compare styles, revisit favourites and uncover bottles you will want to remember. Winery representatives will be on hand to share the stories, places and winemaking philosophies that make each pour unique.

Exceptional wines will be complemented by delicious culinary bites from talented chefs and food producers, adding another layer of flavour to the evening. Live entertainment and the energy of hundreds of fellow food and wine enthusiasts create a lively, celebratory atmosphere worthy of Cornucopia’s 30th anniversary.

Elegant without being intimidating and sophisticated without losing its sense of fun, CRUSH Grand Tasting is the heart of Cornucopia. Come ready to sniff, swirl and sip your way through an extraordinary evening and discover why this signature celebration has remained a festival favourite for three remarkable decades.

Ticket Upgrade:
For guests looking to make their CRUSH experience even more memorable, opt for the Early Entry - 30th Edition ticket option, providing exclusive access one hour before the main doors open. Created as an elevated experience for Cornucopia’s 30th anniversary, guests will be welcomed with a full glass of bubbles to raise in celebration of three remarkable decades. Enjoy additional food stations available exclusively during the Early Entry period, connect personally with winemakers and producers, and explore the evening’s most anticipated tasting stations in a relaxed setting. It is a special start to Cornucopia’s flagship event and a fitting way to toast this milestone year.

Event at a Glance:

• Format: Walk-around grand tasting featuring wineries, beverage producers and culinary stations.
• What to expect: A lively, social tasting experience where you can explore at your own pace, meet producers and discover wines from BC and around the world. Your ticket is all-inclusive – no additional purchases required.
• Food: Culinary bites are included throughout the evening.
• Attire: Anything from casual and comfortable to dressed to impress - come as you are.
• Seating: This is primarily a standing and walk-around event. Limited seating may be available.
• Dietary considerations: A variety of culinary offerings will be available; however, due to the nature of the event, dietary restrictions cannot be guaranteed at individual stations.
• Accessibility: The Whistler Conference Centre is wheelchair accessible, with elevator access to all function levels and an accessible washroom. Please contact us in advance if you have specific accessibility requirements so we can best support your experience.
• Please note: This is a 19+ event. Valid government-issued photo ID is required.

Policies

Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable. This is a 19+ event, therefore children will not be admitted. Due to liquor licensing, the Whistler Conference Centre cannot allow people under the age of 19 in any part of the building for the duration of the Cornucopia event.