Special Events
Thursday Evening, September 30th
VIP Reception & Opening Night Event $25.00
Kick off SAVOR the Central Coast 2010 with Katie Tamony, Sunset Magazine Editor-in-Chief and the full Sunset Editorial staff, sponsors, media guests and other dignitaries in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. Stroll San Luis Obispo’s famous farmer’s market and dance the night away to Louie Ortega and The Wild Jalapeños in front of the historic Fremont Theater.
Friday Evening, October 1st
The Sunset Western Wine Awards Dinner and Gala $185.00
Join Sunset Wine Editor Sara Schneider and Sunset Editor-in-Chief Katie Tamony for one of the most important events of the Weekend. The Sunset Western Wine Awards is recognized as the biggest honor for Western winemakers and focuses solely on the best wine producers in the West. Sunset’s panel of professional judges includes Western wine writers, sommeliers, and wine makers. You will get a sneak peek and taste of these award-winning wines in addition to meeting the actual award-winning winemakers themselves. Our Oscar-style ceremony (with host Gary Newman) and dinner will be held at the beautifully rustic Asistencia at the Santa Margarita Ranch (built in 1787), and will feature tantalizing, locally-grown fare alongside the West’s award-winning wines.
Entertainment:
Reception:
Dawn Lambeth & The Usonia Jazz Trio
Dinner Music:
Guitarist, Tony Harmon
SAVOR the Mission Plaza—with Sunset Magazine Food Editor Margo True $125.00
Staged in the breathtaking heart of one of California’s most vibrantly alive cities, this al fresco dining experience will feature the talents of San Luis Obispo best chefs amidst a mouthwatering selection of SLO Vintners best wines. This evening’s setting is the plaza of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, one of California’s grandest sites and still the centerpiece of the Central Coast community.
Entertainment:
Red Holloway and guest artists
Saturday Evening, October 2nd
Paso Glow—Culinary Experience! $125.00
Nothing beats a warm fall evening in one of the Central Coast’s culinary epicenters, Paso Robles. For SAVOR the Central Coast, 150 guests will witness as Paso’s charming City Park is transformed into the site of a magical, illuminated reverie. Rub elbows with Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence and the Sunset Magazine Wine Editor Sara Schneider as well as gifted local chefs, winemakers and farmers beneath the moon to celebrate the delicious abundance of this bountiful region.
Winemaker Dinners $125.00
Sunset Magazine invites you to indulge in the “Best of the West” during an intimate gourmet dining experience unlike any other. Set in beautiful locales across the Central Coast, these multi-course dinners will feature the culinary excellence of revered local chefs with winemakers on hand to discuss their methods and philosophies about producing some of California’s top-rated wines.
Sunday Evening, October 3rd
Concert and Fireworks Finale at Avila Beach Golf Resort $85.00 / $185.00 VIP
Join the entire Sunset - Savor the Central Coast team and legendary performer Chris Isaak to commemorate the final night of our culinary week. Taste, Sip, Savor, and Celebrate!
Taste — Safeway’s specially created food concessions
Sip — a selection of Central Coast wine and beer
Savor — the moment surrounded by the incredible vistas of world class Avila Beach
Celebrate! — the Savor fireworks finale…
Looking for a perfect way to end your Savor experience on the final night of Sunset’s Savor the Central Coast? Check out the VIP tickets for the Chris Isaak Concert and Fireworks finale at the Avila Beach Golf Resort. Tickets include a full dinner along with wines from award winning Ancient Peaks Winery. All VIP Ticket holders will be seated at round tables above the concert grounds adjacent to the Club House. After your spectacular dinner, just turn around and enjoy Chris Isaak beachside and SAVOR the fireworks finale!
