Hit the road to Nashville, Tennessee this summer and see your favorite Food Network stars at the
Food Network Southern Food & Wine Festival at Gaylord Opryland. This premiere event will be held at the popular hotel from July 31-August 2, 2009, and will include a variety of
exhibitors, food and wine samplings, food competitions, plus live cooking seminars and exclusive opportunities to meet
Food Network celebrity chefs including
Alton Brown,
Bobby & Jamie Deen and
The Neelys.
A portion of the proceeds from the Wine Tastings
will go to Women Rock For The Cure, a non-profit organization committed
to fighting breast cancer by utilizing the passion, creativity and
strength of the entertainment industry to find inspiring ways to raise
money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Greater Nashville, as well as
creating awareness programs for men and women of all ages. www.womenrockforthecure.org
Dates: July 31 – August 2, 2009
Duration: 1, 2 or 3 nights
To Book: For package reservations, call 1-866-972-6779 or book online now.
Download Schedule of Events here.
Friday, July 31
- 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Exhibit hall is open; click here for a detailed schedule. Click here if you are interested in an exhibitor application.
- Starting at 10:00 a.m.: Slow Cooker Competition sponsored by Hamilton Beach. Click here for information on how to participate!
- Starting at 11:00 a.m. and every hour on the hour through 7:00
p.m.: Food demonstrations by award-winning Gaylord Opryland chefs and
other popular chefs featuring their signature recipes
- 6:30-8:00 p.m.: Celebrity Chef Cooking Seminar hosted by Bobby & Jamie Deen.
- 7:30 p.m.: An Evening with Alton Brown - an exclusive private
dinner tasting of "Tennessee's Tomatoes and Corn in All Their Glory."
SOLD OUT
- 7:30 p.m. Gaylord Opryland Chefs Present "A Tennessee Augustation"
dinner at the Cascades Seafood Restaurant. A carefully selected five
course dining experience featuring preparations of sustainable seafood,
heritage meats and locally sourced seasonal ingredients paired with
Tennessee libations. Prompt start time. Limited to only 40 people.
Separate reservations required by calling 615-231-9101. $125 per person
plus tax and gratuity.
- 8:30 p.m.: Meet and greet reception with Bobby & Jamie Deen featuring recipes from their collection.
Saturday, August 1
- 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Exhibit hall is open; click here for a detailed schedule.
- Starting at 10:00 a.m.: Slow Cooker Competition sponsored by Hamilton Beach. Click here for information on how to participate!
- Starting at 11:00 a.m. and every hour on the hour through 7:00
p.m.: Food demonstrations by award-winning Gaylord Opryland chefs and
other popular chefs featuring their signature recipes.
- 1:00 p.m.: "Craft Beers and Craft Food" afternoon sampling of five
craft beers with local and national producers and five pub-inspired
courses. Prompt start time. Limited to only 40 people. Separate
reservations required by calling 615-231-9101. $65 per person plus tax
and gratuity.
- 1:30-3:00 p.m.: Celebrity Chef Cooking Seminar hosted by Alton Brown,
host of Food Network's Good Eats.
- 3:30 p.m.: Meet and greet reception with Alton Brown featuring recipes from his collection.
- 6:30-8:00 p.m.: Celebrity Chef Cooking Seminar hosted by The Neelys, hosts of Food Network's Down Home with The Neelys.
- 7:30 p.m. "An Evening with Lucianno Castellio" from Banfi Winery as
he tours us through Italy showcasing his wines and the cuisine of
Ristorante Volare Executive Chef Jason Kroll. Prompt start time.
Separate reservations required by calling 615-231-9101. $125 per person
plus tax and gratuity.
- 8:30 p.m.: Meet and greet reception with The Neelys featuring recipes from their collection.
Sunday, August 2
- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Exhibit hall is open; click here for a detailed schedule.
- Starting at 11:00 a.m. and every hour on the hour through 5:00
p.m.: Food demonstrations by award-winning Gaylord Opryland chefs and
other popular chefs featuring their signature recipes.