Press Release
With thousands of bottles of fine wine paired with irresistible culinary flavors from Park City’s world-renowned restaurants, Park City’s fall foliage won’t be the only thing popping this October. More than 2,500 anticipated guests will enjoy domestic and international wine tastings, outdoor and educational seminars, and gourmet cuisine when the Park City Wine Festival, Park City’s original wine event, returns October 3 – 6, 2019.
“Fall creates such a magical backdrop for any experience in Park City, and we couldn’t be more excited to host so many wine lovers and gourmands for this year’s Park City Wine Festival,” said Park City Wine Festival event director Katie Jenkins, from the original production company, Team Player Productions. “We look forward to showcasing a variety of world-class wines and culinary experiences for our guests, while also supporting the tireless work of the People’s Health Clinic and those they serve.”
The Park City Wine Festival offers a variety of experiences for patrons from sampling events, to outdoor excursions, educational seminars, wine dinners, and more. The current event lineup is as follows:
PC Uncorked: Wine Dinner Series
Thursday, October 3
A celebration of local food and fine wine, the Park City Wine Festival will kick off a weekend of great wine and food with a series of wine dinners at local establishments in Park City.
The Walk of Wine
Friday, October 4, 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Patrons will stroll up and down Park City’s historic Main Street to savor a wide collection of wine, beer and spirits. Venues will include art galleries, tasting rooms, and other historic spaces.
Best of the Fest
Friday, October 4, 7:30pm – 10:00pm
This event will select the gems in participating wineries’ portfolios to sip, swirl, and savor. Only 90+ point ratings, reserve bottles, and high price points will make the cut in this unique tasting opportunity.
The Grand Tasting
Saturday, October 5, 2:00pm – 6:00pm
VIP/Industry 2:00pm – 3:00pm, GA 3:00pm – 6:00pm
The grand finale and largest gathering of the weekend will offer an impressive selection of hundreds of domestic and international wines, premium craft beer and spirits, and gourmet local food.
Seminars
Friday – Sunday
Held at various locations in Park City, these educational wine, food and outdoor lifestyle seminars provide a focused introduction of wines to seminar attendees.
To savor the entire weekend, Park City Wine Festival guests are encouraged to book one of several discounted lodging packages offered by a number of Park City area accommodations. For further details about lodging and up-to-date event information, visit parkcitywinefest.com.
A portion of event proceeds will benefit the People’s Health Clinic, a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to providing no-cost quality care to the uninsured residents of Summit and Wasatch Counties in Utah.
