Albany Wine and Dine for the Arts announces the 2024 Albany Chefs’ Food and Wine Festival presented by Bank of America.

Schedule:

January 25, 2024:

5:30pm - 7:00pm: Mayor’s Opening Celebration

Join the Mayor and the Festival Board of Directors as we kick off the 15th Anniversary Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival: Wine & Dine for the Arts. This elegant cocktail reception features hors d’oeuvres, & wine generously donated by Sonoma-Cutrer and champagne generously donated by Korbel. Mingle with the directors of Albany’s Arts Organizations, chefs, Legacy Award winners, and Festival Sponsors at this fantastic networking event.

January 26, 2024:

4:00pm - 8:00pm: Grand Tastings and Seminar

Grand Tastings & Seminars will take place at the Albany Capital Center. Sample culinary delights from the area’s top chefs and restaurants. We will be highlighting premier wine spirits and culinary pairings in our newly upgraded seminars both Friday & Saturday. VIP tickets will include access to VIP lounge presented by Total Events & Empire Merchants North. Hors D’oeuvres and specialty cocktails will be served, and each VIP ticket purchase automatically enters you in an opportunity to win 1 of 5 exciting travel experiences.

8:00pm - 11:00pm: Slider Slam

You be the judge! Cast your vote in the People’s Choice Slider Competition! Music by DJ Reel, dance floor and VIP Lounge experience provided by Premier wine & spirits distributor, Empire Merchants North.

Slider Slam VIP ticket includes access to our premium VIP lounge: a full bar provided by Empire Merchants North, including some of NY’s most sought-after brands. Your favorite NYS breweries & ciders, along with this year specialty cocktails & pop-up brand experiences, are included in your VIP ticket purchase. Each VIP ticket automatically enters you in a chance to win 1 of 5 exciting travel experiences! We’ll see you January 26 to cast your vote!”

January 27, 2024:

12:00pm - 4:00pm: Grand Tastings and Seminar

Grand Tastings & Seminars will take place at the Albany Capital Center. Sample culinary delights from the area’s top chefs and restaurants. We will be highlighting premier wine spirits and culinary pairings in our newly upgraded seminars both Friday & Saturday. VIP tickets will include access to VIP lounge presented by Total Events & Empire Merchants North. Hors D’oeuvres and specialty cocktails will be served, and each VIP ticket purchase automatically enters you in an opportunity to win 1 of 5 exciting travel experiences.

6:00pm: Grand Gala Reception and 5-Course Dinner:

Reception 6:00pm

Dinner 7:00pm

The 15th Anniversary Albany Chefs Food & Wine Festival Grand Gala will feature a reception followed by a five course culinary masterpiece prepared by prominent regional culinary powerhouses and directed by lead Signature Chef, Jaime Ortiz.

Date:

January 25, 2024 - January 27, 2024

Location:

Albany City Hall - 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207.

Albany Capital Center - 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12201.

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