South Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival at Harrah's and Harveys

Food, wine and spirits will be the stars at Harrah's Lake Tahoe's 8th annual South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival. October 27-29.

Activities begin Friday evening, Oct. 27, with a Whiskey Tasting at Cliché Lounge on the 16th floor of Harrah’s hotel. Enjoy tasting a variety of whiskeys from around the world, which are “Crafted,” using different processes to create amazing varieties of whiskey.

Later that night, a Food & Wine Kick-Off Party takes place at PEEK Nightclub at Harrah’s featuring drink specials and great music. Admission is free for ladies and only ten bucks for gentlemen.

The South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival kicks into high gear on Saturday, Oct. 28 with the “Grand Market Expo,” located in the recently remodeled Special Events Center at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Stroll through the Grand Market and enjoy ongoing, interactive entertainment and the multifarious tastes of Harrah’s best restaurants from around the country, plus local favorites, top-shelf spirits, craft brews and the best wineries in Napa Valley and beyond.

The Grand Market Expo, open from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, promises to be a fun-filled afternoon of high spirits and culinary delights.

Additional events on Saturday evening include a special performance by acclaimed trumpeter Chris Botti in the Harrah’s legendary South Shore Room. Over the past three decades, the Grammy Award-winning trumpeter has recorded and performed with many superstars of the entertainment world, including Sting, Barbara Streisand, Tony Bennett and more.

If that’s not enough, enjoy a wild Halloween party at the Peek A Boo Masquerade Ball at PEEK Nightclub. Some of the best regional DJ’s will be spinnin’ and the spirits of the season will be flowin’ from 10:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.

On Sunday, a “Farewell Champagne Brunch” takes place at Harrah’s award-winning, 18th floor Forest Buffet, featuring great food and panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe. Enjoy crepes and omelets made to order, traditional breakfast delights, specialty salads, fresh fruits and our extraordinary French Pastry Bar, and so much more!

The South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival calendar of events:

Friday, October 27
· Whiskey Tasting – Harrah’s Cliché Lounge – 10 to 11 p.m. $45 per person
· PEEK Kick-Off Party – Harrah’s PEEK Nightclub – 10:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. $10 gents, ladies are free

Saturday, October 28
· Grand Market Expo – Harrah’s Special Events Center – 1 to 3:30 p.m. $90-$110
· Chris Botti in Concert – Harrah’s South Shore Room – 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. $54
· Peek A Boo Masquerade Ball – Harrah’s Peek Nightclub – 10:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. $10 ladies, $20 gents

Sunday October 29
· Football Tailgate & Viewing Party – Harveys Video Stadium – 9 a.m. start
· Farewell Champagne Brunch – Harrah’s Forest Buffet – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $24.99 to $31.99

For more information, event prices and to purchase tickets to this year’s South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival events, please go to www.ltfoodandwine.com.

With the exception of the Chris Botti concert and the Farewell Champagne Brunch, patrons must be at least 21 years of age to attend scheduled events.