Savor the Weekend

Below is a list of events organized by day and broken down into type of event. Click on the event title to view details about the event.

Important Note

Please note, events marked with a * (asterisk) require a Main Event ticket to gain admission.

Purchasing tickets online will be available until 5:00pm, September 30, 2011. After September 30th, you may purchase tickets on-site at Santa Margarita Ranch.

Any tickets purchased after September 16, 2011 will be held at Will Call.

Thursday Evening, September 29th

Off-Site Special Events

• Special Events — $75.00
• VIP Reception and Opening Night
  Event at Hearst Castle 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Friday, September 30th

Off-Site Special Events

• Adventure Tours — $50.00 or $100.00 as noted
• Ocean Rose Abalone Farm* 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Morro Bay Oyster Company* 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Happy Acres Goat Farm* 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Behind-the-Scenes Hearst Castle Tour* 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Kayak/Paddleboard Tour of
  Morro Bay Estuary* 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Coastline Walk and Gourmet Lunch
  in Montaña de Oro State Park* 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Hike (or trolley up), Tour, and Lunch
  Point San Luis Lighthouse* 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• First Crush Berry to
  Bottle Winemaking Experience* 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
• Balloon Over the
  Paso Robles Wine Region* 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Friday Evening, September 30th

Off-Site Special Events

• Special Events — $85.00
• Sunset Western
  Wine Awards Gala at Pismo Pier 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 1st

Main Event — Santa Margarita Ranch

Main Event Hours 10:00am to 5:00pm
Early admission for Breakfast with Katie Tamony 8:00am

General admission $85.00 • Two day pass $150.00

• Chef Central Seminar Stage — Reserved Seating $20.00
• Breakfast with Katie Tamony* 8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. $20.00
• Sustainable Seafood with
  Chef Cindy Pawlcyn* 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. $20.00
• Celebrity Chef Cat Cora’s
  Classics with a Twist* 12:00 noon–12:45 p.m.
• Battle of the Bay* 2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. $20.00
• Cooking and Pairing with Local Beers* 4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
• 
  The Marketplace: Winemaker Central Seminar Stage — Reserved Seating $20.00
• Paso Robles Crazy Blends* 11:00 a.m.–noon $20.00
• Washington State: Wine Tour
  of the Evergreen State* 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. $20.00
• Cool-Climate Syrah: Taste the Difference* 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. $20.00
• 
  From Farmers Market to Meal Demonstration Stage (free with main event ticket)
• Garden, Market to Meal Chef Experience 10:30 a.m.
• Special Fall Salads Noon
• The Perfect Way to Chop, Dice, and
  Peel the Most Challenging Product 1:30 p.m.
• Vegetarian Sandwiches 3:00 p.m.
• 3 Ways with Fresh Figs 4:00 p.m.
• 
  Sunset Kitchen Garden Demonstration Stage (free with main event ticket)
• Grow Your Own Gourmet Greens 10:30 a.m.
• Grow Crops in Pots 11:30 a.m.
• The Perfect Tomato: Plant it, Grow it … Eat it! 12:30 p.m.
• Small Space, Maximum Yield 1:30 p.m.
• Gardening and Cooking, From Seed to Skillet 2:30 p.m.

Saturday Evening, October 1st

Off-Site Special Events

• Special Events — $125.00 as noted
• Mission Plaza Winemaker Dinner* 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
• Paso Glow — A Culinary Experience!* 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 2nd

Main Event — Santa Margarita Ranch

Main Event Hours 10:00am to 5:00pm
Early admission for Breakfast with Katie Tamony 8:00am

General admission $85.00 • Two day pass $150.00

• Chef Central Seminar Stage — Reserved Seating $20.00
• Breakfast with Katie Tamony* 8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. $20.00
• Harris Ranch Chef Anthony Hagans
  Cooks with California’s Premium Natural Beef* 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. $20.00
• Come Party with Food Network’s Aarti Sequeira* 12:00 noon–12:45 p.m. $20.00
• The Art of the Oyster* 2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m. $20.00
• LA vs. SF: Food Town Smackdown—Cocktail Edition* 4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m. $20.00
• 
  The Marketplace: Winemaker Central Seminar Stage — Reserved Seating $20.00
• Central Coast Pinot Noir Shoot Out!* 11:00 a.m.–noon $20.00
• Paso Robles: Distinct. Different.* 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. $20.00
• Riedel Wine Glass Seminar* 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. $20.00
• 
  From Farmers Market to Meal Demonstration Stage (free with main event ticket)
• Serve Up Local Cheese with Style 10:30 a.m.
• Garden, Market to Meal Chef Experience Noon
• Garden, Market to Meal Chef Experience 1:30 p.m.
• Flavorful New Dips for Fresh Veggies 3:00 p.m.
• 
  Sunset Kitchen Garden Demonstration Stage (free with main event ticket)
• Grow Your Own Gourmet Greens Noon
• The Perfect Tomato: Plant it, Grow it … Eat it! 11:00 a.m.
• Grow Crops in Pots 2:00 p.m.
• Small Space, Maximum Yield 1:00 p.m.
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