Time To Catch Up On Mustard Festival 2001
AgeVenture News Service
The Napa Valley Mustard Festival will celebrate its
eighth season of sensational events in the year 2001. This two month
season, during which fields, vineyards, and hillsides are vibrant with wild
mustard in bloom, celebrates the rich, unique agricultural and cultural
bounty of Napa Valley.
The Mustard Season offers a full palette of food, wine, art, entertainment,
and cultural activities to be staged throughout the world-famous grape
growing region from Saturday, February 3, through Saturday, March 31.
Mustard, the condiment, shares center stage with mustard in bloom
throughout the season - Mustard recipes appear at events; the World-Wide
Mustard Competition attracts entrants from around the globe; and chefs
compete for the title of Napa Valley Mustard Festival Chef of the Year.
Indulge in art, music, and exquisite foods and wines at Mustard Magic, the
opulent grand opening event, at The Culinary Institute of America at
Greystone in St. Helena on Saturday, February 3; and wrap up the season at
The Photo Finish at Mumm Napa Valley in Rutherford on Saturday, March 31.
The season's beauty, captured by photographers who enter the eighth annual
Napa Valley Mustard Festival Photography Contest, will be on exhibit.
Meet world champion mustard makers and taste entries in the Napa Valley
Mustard Festival Chef of the Year Competition at The Awards on March 9 at
Clos Pegase Winery in Calistoga. Celebrate the season at The Marketplace,
the festival's signature event, at the Napa Valley Exposition in Napa on
the weekend of March 10 and 11. Mustards from around the world will be
showcased alongside regional food, wine, and art.
Napa Valley Mustard Festival offers something for everyone during the
mustard season.
- Mingle amongst artists and expand your collection
during "A Weekend of Fine Art" receptions in Napa Valley, February 10 and 11.
- Indulge in Savor St. Helena, downtown St. Helena's
romantic escapade of food and wine pairings on February 24.
- Experience the "Cooks Paradise" of culinary emporium
Dean & DeLuca's mustard infused extravaganza in February (date TBA).
- Run in the 23rd annual Sutter Home Napa Valley Marathon March 3 and 4
just the thing to build your appetite for the finest food and wines.
- Bid on rare and unique wines at Olé Mostaza, a live auction
to benefit Napa's River School at Robert Mondavi Winery in March (date TBA).
- Enjoy "A Taste of Yountville", a community wide open house
with tastings, demonstrations, and entertainment on March 17.
- Golf on one of Silverado Resort's lush championship courses
in the Napa Valley Mustard Festival Golf Benefit March 30.
The Napa Valley Mustard Festival has an exciting new look in 2001: Artwork
by world famous artist Guy Buffet (photo) created especially for the Mustard
Festival. A delightful original illustration by the artist renowned for his
zest and humor will be featured on Mustard Festival posters, programs,
marketing materials, and merchandise. The original artwork will be offered
at silent auction throughout the season, going to the highest bidder at The
Photo Finish, the season's grand finale event on March 31.
Mustard Festival events provide unique opportunities to experience the
beauty of Napa Valley's golden season. Sample superb culinary fare and
sumptuous wines; experience luxurious sojourns in historic wine country
communities; and attend events from casual to black tie.
The Napa Valley Mustard Festival is a non-profit community service organization. Events are presented by Visa USA, ABC TV Channel 7, KGO Newstalk radio AM 810, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Proceeds benefit Napa Valley non-profit art, historical, and educational organizations. For further information, e-mail the event producer, Summers-McCann Public Relations at:
info@mustardfestival.org
Photo credit: Guy Buffet, Mustard Festival 2001 Poster, Napa Valley, California.
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