Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival

Go to www.acfoodandwine.com to purchase tickets.

Harrah’s Entertainment, in cooperation with the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority and Condé Nast Traveler, will host the 2010 Food Network Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival July 29 through August 1, 2010.

The inaugural 2009 Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival was met with huge success and the 2010 Festival promises to be even larger and more prestigious. This will be the premier event of Atlantic City’s summer season with four days of events, tastings and celebrity appearances. Featuring world-renowned chefs, the festival will be held at all four Atlantic City properties: Harrah's Resort, Caesars, Showboat and Bally's. A portion of the proceeds from the festival will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Atlantic City Wine Tasting Events

Showcasing an array of national and local culinary talent including Guy Fieri, Sandra Lee, Sunny Anderson, Pat and Gina Neely, Ted Allen, Claire Robinson, Melissa d'Arabian, Anne Burrell, Paula Deen and Alex Guarnaschelli, the festival will include more than 40 lavish events including cooking demonstrations, wine and spirits seminars and walk-around wine tasting. Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival highlights will include:

Sommelier Showdown: The Ultimate Blind Tasting where three top sommeliers will go head-to-head in a blind wine tasting moderated by celebrity sommelier Michael Green.
Jersey Tomato Brunch with Claire Robinson featuring a five-course brunch paired with Jersey tomato-inspired specialty cocktails.
Sweet & Stylish Hosted by Sandra Lee blends designer fashion and sensual desserts in a nightlife event featuring Food Network stars Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli, Claire Robinson, Melissa d'Arabian and Anne Burrell. Sandra Lee will showcase specialty cocktails while featured chefs serve favorite desserts as models walk the catwalk in today's trendiest fashions.
Guy Fieri's Cheesesteak Battle where regional chefs go head-to-head in the ultimate battle of the best judged by Guy Fieri and event participants to see who will receive the award for Top Cheesesteak.

2010 Food Network Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival

Schedule of Events

[Printable PDF Calendar]	Property	Location	Price	Event Times
Thursday, July 29
Best of the Shore - Tasting Event	CAC	Palladium Ballrm	$50	7pm-10pm
Food Network Festival Kick-Off Party	Chelsea	Fifth Floor	$75	10pm-2am
Friday, July 30
Secrets of a Seafood Lunch with Chef Anne Burrell	Pier Shops	Phillips	$75	12pm-2pm
Guy Fieri’s Cheesesteak Battle	CAC	Palladium Bllrm	$75	7pm-10pm
The Grand Market: Industry Preview (invite only)	BAC	6th Floor		8pm-10pm
Cigar and Whiskey Gala	BAC	Bikini Beach Bar	$125	9pm-12am
Wine Unplugged: A Door Experience w/Michael Green	SAC	Club Harlem Ballrm	$75	10pm-1am
Saturday, July 31
Chefs on Stage: Sandra Lee	CAC	Circus Maximus	$30	11am-12pm
Dim Sum Brunch at Buddakan	Pier Shops	Buddakan	$65	11am-1pm
Play With Your Food - The Neely's	BAC	Dennis Courtyd	$50	11am-12pm
Play With Your Food - Melissa D'Arabian	BAC	Dennis Courtyd	$50	12pm-1pm
Wine Down 101: Fast Track to Wine Expertise	BAC	Diamond Lounge	$50	12pm-1pm
Guy's Big Bite Brunch	Pier Shops	Phillips Seafood	$100	12pm-2pm
The Grand Market (Saturday) Session 1	BAC	6th Floor	$45	12pm-3pm
The Grand Market (Saturday) Session 2	BAC	6th Floor	$45	4pm-7pm
Blues, Brews, and BBQ	SAC	House of Blues	$75	12pm-4pm
Chefs on Stage: Anne Burrell	CAC	Circus Maximus	$30	1pm-2pm
Chefs on Stage: Guy Fieri	CAC	Circus Maximus	$30	3pm-4pm
Raising the Bar: Mixology Magic	BAC	Diamond Lounge	$50	4pm-5pm
Chefs on Stage: Melissa d'Arabian	CAC	Circus Maximus	$30	5pm-6pm
Condé Nast Traveler Taste the World: Grapes & Global Tapas	HAC	The Pool	$125	6pm-9pm
Wine Down Art Show with Ted Allen	Pier Shops	One Atlantic	$100	5pm-8pm
Sunset, Spirits & Sliders with Sunny Anderson	CAC	Rooftop Pool	$75	7pm-9pm
The President's Wine Pairing Dinner	SAC	Foundation Rm	$1000	8pm-11pm
Sweet & Stylish Hosted by Sandra Lee	CAC	Palladium Ballrm	$75	9pm-12am
Sunday, August 1
Jersey Tomato Brunch with Claire Robinson	Pier Shops	Continental	$75	10:30a-12:30p
Farm-to-Table with Alex Guarnaschelli	Pier Shops	One Atlantic	$125	1pm-3pm
The Neely's Down Home Gospel Brunch	SAC	House of Blues	$50	11am-1pm
Da Vino Code: Italy in a Glass	BAC	Diamond Lounge	$50	12pm-1pm
The Grand Market (Sunday)	BAC	6th Floor	$45	12pm-3pm
Paula Deen Boardwalk Party	BAC	Dennis Courtyd	TBA	12pm-3pm
Chefs on Stage: Claire Robinson	CAC	Circus Maximus	$30	1pm-2pm
Sommelier Showdown: The Ultimate Blind Tasting	BAC	Diamond Lounge	$50	2pm-3pm
Chefs on Stage: Pat and Gina Neely	BAC	Diamond Lounge	$30	3pm-4pm
Super Suds: Tastes & Trends in Artisan Beer	BAC	Diamond Lounge	$50	4pm-5pm
Chefs on Stage: Paula Deen	BAC	Circus Maximus	$30	5pm-6pm

HAC - Harrah's Atlantic City

BAC - Bally's Atlantic City

CAC - Caesars Atlantic City

SAC - Showboat Atlantic City

Tickets for the Food Network Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival start at only $30 and can be purchased online at www.acfoodandwine.com or by visiting Ticketmaster.

Food Network, now distributed to over 90 million cable subscriber households, connects viewers to the power and joy of food, and is committed to teaching, inspiring and empowering through its talent and expertise. Condé Nast Traveler has long been considered the foremost expert in global travel and hospitality journalism. Their partnerships with Atlantic City further represent Harrah's Entertainment's commitment to providing one-of-a-kind signature events in Atlantic City showcasing the highest caliber talent while promoting the city as a unique and appealing destination.