Signature Event: CRUSH Grand Tasting Early Entry: 30th Edition

Get a head start on CRUSH with early access, a celebratory glass of bubbles, exclusive culinary offerings and more time with the people behind the pours.

Begin Cornucopia’s flagship event with an experience created especially for its milestone 30th anniversary. The “Early Entry 30th Edition” ticket welcomes guests into CRUSH Grand Tasting before the main doors open, offering additional time, space and exclusive touches that make the evening feel even more memorable.

Your experience begins with a full glass of bubbles upon arrival, inviting you to raise a proper toast to three remarkable decades of Cornucopia. From there, enjoy a relaxed first look at the Grand Tasting and begin exploring an exceptional collection of wines from British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest and renowned wine regions around the world.

The Early Entry period provides a valuable opportunity to connect directly with winemakers and producers before other attendees. Hear the stories behind the bottles, ask questions, compare vintages and visit the evening’s most anticipated tasting stations at a leisurely pace.

Early Entry guests also enjoy additional food stations available during the exclusive early-entry period. These special culinary offerings provide even more opportunities to discover delicious pairings and begin the evening with something exceptional on both your plate and in your glass.

Once the main doors open, Early Entry guests can continue enjoying everything CRUSH Grand Tasting has to offer, including the full collection of wineries, culinary stations and live entertainment. The difference is that your experience begins earlier, with an elevated welcome and the freedom to settle into the evening before the celebration reaches full energy.

This is more than simply arriving first. For Cornucopia’s 30th edition, Early Entry has been enhanced as a distinct experience, one that recognizes the significance of the occasion and gives guests a truly special way to be part of it.

Arrive early, raise a glass and toast 30 years of extraordinary food, wine and connection before continuing into an unforgettable night at CRUSH.

Event at a Glance:

• Format: Early access to the CRUSH Grand Tasting followed by admission to the full event. Walk-around grand tasting featuring wineries, beverage producers and culinary stations.
• What to expect: A more relaxed start to CRUSH with extra time and space to explore tasting stations and connect with winemakers and producers before the main doors open.
• Early Entry includes: A full glass of bubbles on arrival, additional culinary stations exclusive to the Early Entry period and continued access to CRUSH Grand Tasting.
• Food: Exclusive culinary offerings are available during Early Entry, followed by the culinary stations featured throughout CRUSH.
• Attire: Anything from casual and comfortable to dressed to impress - come as you are.
• Seating: This is primarily a standing and walk-around event. Limited seating may be available.
• Dietary considerations: A variety of culinary offerings will be available; however, due to the nature of the event, dietary restrictions cannot be guaranteed at individual stations.
• Accessibility: The Whistler Conference Centre is wheelchair accessible, with elevator access to all function levels and an accessible washroom. Please contact us in advance if you have specific accessibility requirements so we can best support your experience.
• Please note: This is a 19+ event. Valid government-issued photo ID is required.