29th Annual
TACOMA HOLIDAY FOOD & GIFT FESTIVAL
Featuring “Cooking for the Holidays” Live Cooking Demonstrations
THIS WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY - October 19-23, 2011
Tacoma Dome
(Tacoma, WA) Come get a jump on the holidays at the 29th Annual Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival Wednesday, October 19th thru Sunday, October 23rd at the Tacoma Dome. With more than 600 exhibits, the show continues to be the largest holiday event on the west coast www.holidaygiftshows.com. Show producers travel nationwide finding the best and most unique products including arts & crafts, gifts, beautiful seasonal decorations, and gourmet foods to create a delightful holiday shopping experience.
Check out “Cooking for the Holidays,” a gourmet food extravaganza showcasing favorite local chefs, culinary schools, authors and restaurants. This is the perfect event for Foodies & Gourmets alike where culinary artists demonstrate their skills and reveal special techniques to help you create delicious holiday fare. Enjoy a fun, food-filled atmosphere where learning is exciting and tasty. Culinary Ambassador Keith Jones of “Eatertainment” TV program hosts this popular event www.chefkdj.com. Don’t miss demonstrations from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Whole Foods Market and Adriatic Grill.
- Visit the Festival Food Market where you can savor an affordable variety of dining options while experiencing the sights and sounds of the season.
- Revel in the “Artist in Action” Village featuring artists demonstrating their skills and making one-of-a-kind gifts including wood carvings, fold art, stained glass, pottery, jewelry and more. Ask questions and interact with the artists as they create their designs!
- Enjoy live family entertainment throughout the show, including the Tacoma Community College Ensemble Choir, Dance Theatre Northwest, and KidSounds Northwest!
- Bring the kids for a picture with a real bearded Santa in authentic attire.
- See more than 200 brand new exhibits at this year’s show!
- Take a brief survey at any of the 18 kiosks and receive FREE STUFF!
- Sample and buy gourmet and specialty foods including everything from chocolate truffles, cookies, candy, nuts, jams and jellies to tasty soups, dips, seasonings, homemade spices and sauces.
The Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival is sponsored by the Washington Lottery, The News Tribune, and KMPS.
| Hours: | From: | To: | |
| Wednesday, October 19 | 11:00a.m. | - 8:00p.m. | |
| Thursday, October 20 | 10:00a.m. | - 8:00p.m. | |
| Friday, October 21 | 10:00a.m. | - 9:00p.m. | |
| Saturday, October 22 | 10:00a.m. | - 9:00p.m. | |
| Sunday, October 23 | 10:00a.m. | - 5:00p.m. |
Tickets:
One ticket gets you in all five days of the show (with hand stamp)
General Admission $13.50 (includes $1 facility improvement tax)
Seniors/Military/Juniors $12.50
Children (10 & Under) FREE
Discount coupons available at www.holidaygiftshows.com
Discounts for Groups of 10 or more call: 253-593-7625 or email: groupdiscounts@tacomadome.org
GET YOUR HAND STAMPED AND RETURN FOR FREE EACH DAY!
Parking:
Limited parking available in Tacoma Dome Lots
Plenty of off-site parking is available near the Tacoma Dome.
Park downtown and take Link Light Rail. See map and schedule below:
Downtown Tacoma Parking map:
http://www.bing.com/maps/explore/#/rkfv34vr839hvj6n
Link Light Rail Schedule:
http://www.soundtransit.org/x2099.xml
Website:
www.holidaygiftshows.com and look us up on Facebook!
The Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival is produced by Showcase Events, Inc. proudly supporting American-based business for 29 years with proven success www.showcaseevents.org. Showcase Events also produces Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show, Salt Lake Family Christmas Gift Show, Colorado Arts & Crafts Festival, Seattle Christmas Gift & Gourmet Food Show, and the Great Alaska Sportsman Show.