The Vancouver International Wine Festival is Canada's premier food & wine event, and among the biggest, best and oldest wine events in the world. VanWineFest attracts some of the biggest industry names and is a rare opportunity to meet owners, winemakers and senior representatives from wineries around the globe. It features wine tastings and pairings, gourmet dinners and luncheons, educational seminars and culinary competitions. For either the experienced wine lover or the novice, the festival has something to please every palate and pocketbook. Vancouver International Wine Festival is a fundraiser for Bard on the Beach Theatre Society.