April 16 19, 2015 Bacara Resort & Spa Santa Barbara, CA www.bacaraculinaryweekend.com
EVENT OVERVIEW Always on the forefront of what it means to live well, Santa Barbara has now entered the cutting-edge of what it means to eat and drink well. Come discover and experience Santa Barbara s culinary excitement. Dazzle your senses with demonstrations, tastings and discussions from local and nationally-acclaimed chefs, artisans, winemakers, farmers and thought-leaders. While you enjoy the distinct sights and sounds of the region and learn about the latest food movement trends, the spirit of what Julia Child so loved about gastronomy and Santa Barbara is brought to life. Proceeds benefit The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts.
ABOUT THE JULIA CHILD FOUNDATION FOR GASTRONOMY AND THE CULINARY ARTS The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts was created by Julia in 1995 to continue to advance matters she valued. The Foundation s mission is to honor and further Julia s legacy, which centers on the importance of understanding where food comes from, what makes for good food, and the value of cooking. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the Foundation is a grant-making, non-profit which primarily funds research and scholarships for professional culinary training as well as other activities in the fields of gastronomy and the culinary arts. Through the organizations and programs it supports, the Foundation continues to foster Julia s lifelong love of learning, her far-reaching impact as a teacher and mentor, and her passion for gastronomy and the culinary arts. For more information about the Foundation, please visit: www.juliachildfoundation.org. THE JULIA CHILD FOUNDATION TRUSTEES & STAFF Eric W. Spivey, Chairman, Santa Barbara Philadelphia Cousins, Denver Alex Prud homme, Brooklyn William A. Truslow, Cambridge Todd Schulkin, Executive Director Jennifer Krauss, Foundation Administrator THE JULIA CHILD FOUNDATION ADVISORY COUNCIL Jim Dodge, Director, Specialty Culinary Programs, Bon Appétit Management Judith Jones, Retired Senior Editor/VP, Alfred A. Knopf Jacques Pépin, Chef, Cookbook Author, Cooking Teacher Anne Willan, Author, Cooking Teacher, and Founder, La Varenne Cooking School
QUICK FACTS DATES: Thursday, April 16 to Sunday, April 19, 2015 CITY: Santa Barbara, the American Riviera HOST LOCATION: Bacara Resort & Spa, a world-class resort located on the bluff and beaches of Santa Barbara BENEFICIARY: The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts DESIRED ATTENDANCE: 2,000 AUDIENCE: The Santa Barbara Food & Wine Weekend caters to a targeted group of local aficionados, informed connoisseurs and affluent travelers, who are serious about cooking, eating and enjoying fine wine and discovering the best restaurants and chefs. Last year s attendees traveled as far as New York and Atlanta, but many came from Southern, Northern and Central California as well as the local Santa Barbara region. PROGRAMMING: More than 25 events spread over four days
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2014 FOOD AND WINE FEST SHOWCASES SANTA BARBARA AS A GROWING FOODIE HOT SPOT Fox News THERE S SO MUCH TO DO FOOD-WISE IN SANTA BARBARA. EVERYONE KNOWS ABOUT THE VINEYARDS, BUT WHAT ABOUT THAT COFFEE FARM AND OLIVE GROVE? THE SANTA BARBARA FOOD & WINE WEEKEND IN JUNE SHOWCASES ALL THREE AND HONORS THE CITY S MOST FASCINATING AND FAMOUS FOODIE, JULIA CHILD. Los Angeles Times
2015 PROGRAMMING PREVIEW THURSDAY, APRIL 16 Early arrival for those who wish to enjoy the beauty of Santa Barbara Offsite dinner excursion FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Guided tours of Santa Barbara County s local farms, cattle ranches, Urban Wine Tour and the famed Santa Ynez Wine Country Video Tribute to Julia Child hosted by her former TV producer/director Geof Drummond featuring special guest Opening regional wine tasting reception featuring a Chef s tastings dine around. SATURDAY, APRIL 18 More than 15 different cooking classes, panel discussions and tastings Signature lunch celebration on the lawn overlooking the Pacific Ocean Celebrity Chef Grand Dinner Culinary-inspired movie screening and local tasting in the resort s Screening Room SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Neighborhood Tasting featuring more than 50 local chefs, artisans, winemakers, brew masters, musicians and farmers
CONTACT INFORMATION We look forward to partnering with you. To secure your participation, please contact: Anne Elcon Bacara Resort & Spa 805.571.3386 Aelcon@bacararesort.com