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Women, Wine and All Things Fashionable

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Wine & Food Week in The Woodlands held its “Women, Wine and All Things Fashionable” event on Wednesday, June 7th for a fun Girls Night Out from 6 to 9pm at The Woodlands Country Club’s Palmer Course.

At the fun and fashionable event, ladies enjoyed a night out with friends, fashions, pop-up vendor displays, food, wine tasting, music and other engaging and interactive displays. Jewelry, unique finds, and girly girl wines allowed attendees to sip through wine tasting selections, nibble on delicious selections, and get lost in the fabulous summer fashions.

Take a tour of the event LIVE with Hello Woodlands:

View photos from the event on the Hello Woodlands Facebook page!

Join us for a week full of more fun and delicious events plus stay tuned for more live videos and photos from Wine and Food Week!

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, June 8 – H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street; Parrothead Parrot Cage Experience

  • H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street
    • Location: Market Street in The Woodlands
    • Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
    • Cost: $20.00 – $35.00
    • Event description: There will be lots of “Inspired Flavors!” at this year’s H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street, as island sounds from Kelly McGuire will have the crowds swinging and swaying while sipping on their favorite beverage. Attendees can grab a keepsake glass and enjoy an evening out with friends as Market Street is transformed into a wine walkabout with wine industry experts sharing their fruit of the vine. Guests will find tented tasting stations in the main area surrounding the live music stage with performances throughout the evening. Upgraded tickets offer the finest wines on Market Street before anyone else. The 34-acre Market Street becomes a festival-like atmosphere with guests enjoying wines from around the world, food sampling and demonstrations and an offering of Chef selections. A portion of the proceeds from this highly-anticipated annual event goes to The John Cooper School’s Signature Author Series where award-winning novelists and best-selling authors like Barbara Bush, Cheryl Strayed, Dave Berry, Mitch Albom, Anthony Bourdain, John Grogan, Nicholas Sparks, Candace Bushnell, Kathryn Stockett, Jodi Picoult and Tyler Florence speak about their backgrounds and overall experience as writers.
  • Wine Walk VIP presented by La Vaquita   5:00 – 8:30 PM   Cost $40.00 – $75.00: Beat the crowds and enhance your H-E-B Wine Walk experience. Get into the action 30 minutes earlier and receive a premium keepsake wine glass. Be one of the few who have access to Wine Walk premium wine selections in air-conditioned comfort, where you’ll be able to nibble on food offerings while being greeted by industry experts who gladly share their fruits of the vine. As a VIP, you’ll also receive an H-E-B Wine Walk VIP gift bag filled with great swag. Always, a sell-out. Don’t wait to get your tickets.
  • Parrothead Parrot Cage Experience   5:30 PM – 8:30 PM   Calling all Parrotheads! Begin your Jimmy Buffett concert experience by tailgating at the H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street. Located across the street from the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, goers will enjoy access to the Wine Walk Parrot Cage, which features wine-based margarita, sangria and wine, themed décor, a home base for party central. A great one-time addition to the H-E-B Wine Walk at Market Street to Celebrate Jimmy Buffett Fans! Wear your best Parrothead attire. The people watching will be as fun as all the amenities. Time to wine up and party down.

Friday, June 9 – Ladies of the Vine Tasting, Panel & Luncheon; Sips, Suds & Tacos

  • Ladies of the Vine Tasting, Panel & Luncheon
    • Location: The Club at Carlton Woods Main Club House
    • Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
    • Cost: $85.00
    • Event description: In the elegant setting of an Italian-style villa, amidst the marble, winding staircases and opulent décor, guests can join a panel of women winemakers, owners and experts as they guide the audience behind the bottle… what it takes to get it to your taste buds. Always a sell-out, this lively event allows intimate, first-hand experience with some of the most knowledgeable and fun ladies in the industry. Start with a reception tasting of featured selections by each panelist, then get whisked down to the main dining room, overlooking the golf course, and enjoy a multi-course luncheon perfectly paired with the panelist’s selections.
  • Sips, Suds & Tacos
    • Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
    • Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
    • Cost: $20.00
    • Event description: The doors open at 6:00 pm for wine and craft beer sampling and the aromatic tacos will rev up any appetite. At 6:30 pm, the tacos are served and then it’s “game on” for the Taco Take-Down. Guests will choose their favorite taco while the judges choose theirs and restaurants and chefs compete for the coveted Taco Takedown Trophy. Attendees can enjoy ice cold craft brews or a choice from scores of wines; plus there’s live music so the party doesn’t stop when bellies are full. Dance the night away to the sounds of an energetic mariachi band through 9:00 pm. Each guest ticket includes entrance into the event, high energy music, tacos from competing chefs, interactive activities and one drink card good for five tastings or one full beverage of your choice and more! Additional tasting tickets will be available on site at $1 per drink sample ticket.

Saturday, June 10 – Platinum Wine Vault Ultra Premium Tasting; Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase

  • Platinum Wine Vault Ultra Premium Tasting
    • Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
    • Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM
    • Cost: $250.00
    • Event description: An exclusive tasting where participants mix and mingle with experts well-versed in the finest of wines. A luxurious affair with highly acclaimed wines for discriminating collectors and enthusiasts. Each participant receives a premium keepsake wine glass and rubs elbows with visiting special guests and experts. $250 per person entry fee includes access into the Platinum Wine Vault, the Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting, the “Mercedes-Benz of The Woodlands Luxury VIP Lounge” and the opportunity to mix and mingle with special guests. The Platinum Wine Vault closes promptly at 6:30 pm. The Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase begins at 7:00 pm.
  • Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase
    • Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
    • Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM
    • Cost: $125.00
    • Event description: Tabbed as one of the most spectacular wine and culinary events in the country, the “Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase,” presents guests with the opportunity to slip into their finest threads and be in the company of serious wine enthusiasts and outstanding culinary talent. It all takes place within the glistening atmosphere of The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center which provides the ultimate experience of elegance and charm. The Chef Battle is for the $5,000 cash prize and the coveted Waterford Crystal Chef of Chefs award trophy. Sixty accomplished Chefs from near and far are personally invited to showcase their talents for the attending guests and esteemed judges as they bring their best and take out all the stops. Guests can enjoy chef demonstrations, over 500 wines and food from 60 restaurants. The Champagne Cove will greet patrons upon arrival and offer an array of sparkling selections to start their experience. Finish a fabulous evening on a sweet note with desserts by renowned pastry chefs vying for the “Just Desserts” Award. Enjoy selections of confectionery perfection as the night’s dessert extraordinaire is crowned. A limited number of upgrades are available into the Mercedes-Benz VIP Experience, stocked full of premium wine selections not available on the general tasting floor. Guests of the Mercedes-Benz Lounge will rub elbows with the Wine & Food Week’s special guests, winemakers, culinary judges and authors while enjoying créme de la créme wine selections in their upgraded keepsake glass.
  • VIP Experience – Mercedes-Benz VIP Lounge and Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting Combo
    • Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
    • Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM
    • Cost: $175.00
    • Event description: The Mercedes-Benz VIP Premium Lounge rolls out the red carpet to greet guests in swanky style. Wine & Food Week celebrities, wine experts, leading area chefs, authors and food judges flow in and out of the area while all sipping the premium wine selections. All upgraded VIP guests will be greeted with a large keepsake wine glass and top-of-the-line wine selections that aren’t on the general tasting floor – all in posh comfort and lounge seating. The Wine Rendezvous Grand Tasting & Chef Showcase has gained a national reputation as being on the “grandest” wine and food events in the country. Attire ranges from business chic to sequins.

Learn more about Wine and Food Week and purchase tickets at www.wineandfoodweek.com.

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