2012 Finger Lakes Cork & Fork

Friday, September 14 - “Partners & Pairings “
6:00pm to 9:00pm

6:00pm to 8:00pm - Dishing with the Chefs

• Each chef will partner with a local winery and food producer/farmer in order to prepare a tapas dish and wine selection using fresh, local ingredients.
• Attendees will have an opportunity to sample each dish and meet the chefs & their partners.
• Wine & beverages will be available for sale.

8:00pm to 9:00pm - After Dinner Dance

• Relaxed, networking event that will feature live entertainment.

Saturday, September 15 - “Regional Showcase “
11:00am to 5:00pm

11:00am to 5:00pm - Main Exhibition Halls Open

• Booths will feature a mix of Restaurants/Chefs, Wineries/Beverage Producers and Farms/Food Producers. Exhibitors will have an opportunity to sell their products in addition to offering samples /tastings.

11:30am to 4:30pm - Cooking Demonstrations and Educational Seminars

• Local chefs will prepare a dish from scratch (using the finest local ingredients) in front of a live audience.
• Event-goers will have an opportunity to ask questions of renowned chefs and sample their featured dish.
• Educational seminars will feature live demonstrations on subjects such as proper wine tasting, gardening, bottling and canning.

5:00pm - Epicurean Experience Giveaway

• Event goers will have an opportunity to win a fabulous prize package valued over $1,000.