The 2nd Annual Cherry Creek North Food & Wine celebrates the culinary arts in Denver’s beautiful Cherry Creek North neighborhood. The event features free educational chef demonstrations, exciting wine and spirits sessions, an Opening Night VIP Party and the signature event of the weekend, The Grand Tasting.   The Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CCAF) produces Cherry Creek North Food & Wine. CCAF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to providing access to art experiences and supporting art education in Colorado. A portion of the proceeds benefits CCAF’s year-round art education and outreach programs.   FREE Culinary Demos & Classes Enjoy exciting, educational and entertaining culinary demonstrations by local celebrity chefs: Saturday August 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   Aficionado Patron Package This exclusive package, limited to 150 patrons, includes admission to both premier events of the weekend: the Opening Night VIP Party and Grand Tasting events. The package also includes special credentials, preferred seating for chef demos and no-line entry for the Grand Tasting event. Package price: $80 through August 6, $100 thereafter ($50 tax deductible.) Tickets on sale May 2010.   Opening Night VIP Party Friday August 20, 2010, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. This special celebration kicks-off the Cherry Creek North Food & Wine event weekend in true VIP style! Guests will enjoy a filling, entertaining and educational culinary journey with numerous delicious samples prepared live by local Celebrity Chef, Elise Wiggins, Executive Chef of Panzano Restaurant, Denver. Included in your private and intimate evening experience are exciting open-bar wine and spirits stations, live music and the company of a party limited to 150 guests. Admission: $65 through August 6, $75 thereafter ($30 tax deductible.) Tickets on sale May 2010.    Grand Tasting Saturday August 21, 2010, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Grand Tasting is the signature event of the weekend and features numerous Cherry Creek North restaurant tasting opportunities, open-bar wine and spirits stations, and an entertaining live chef demonstration by Celebrity Chef Elise Wiggins. This event will truly satisfy everyone from the culinary & wine aficionado to the foodie in all of us, and all guests receive a complimentary commemorative wine glass! Admission: $40 through August 6, $50 thereafter ($20 tax deductible.) Tickets on sale May 2010.   First 200 ticket purchasers of any kind receive a 1-year complimentary subscription to 5280 Denver's Magazine!   Special thanks to our 2010 sponsors: Steele Street Bank & Trust presents Cherry Creek North Food & Wine, a Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District signature event. Sponsored by Continental Airlines, Media sponsor is 5280 Denver’s Magazine, Kitchen provided by Viking Range Corporation, Wines provided by The Vineyard in association with Elite Brands.     CONTACT US AT (303) 355-2787 x200   EVENT OPERATIONS:  R. Tony Smith  MEDIA CONTACTS:   Mike Blake and Kristi Omdahl  GRAND TASTING RESTAURANTS:  Carol Hiller  SPONSORSHIP:  Jill Lentz