A Chance To Win
When you purchase VIP Tickets to the Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival, you’re not just elevating your festival experience, you’re also automatically entered for a chance to win one of several incredible travel and culinary getaway packages.
Check out this years packages below, and be sure to purchase your VIP Tickets before they sell out!
Adventurous Sailing at Hilton Head
Hilton Head Island is justifiably famous for its incredible beaches and its world-class golf courses. It is regularly voted one of the best vacation destinations in the world.
The world-famous Stars & Stripes is proud to call Hilton Head Island home. This grand and celebrated sailboat is the historical America’s Cup winning vessel designed and skippered by the famous Captain Dennis Conner also known as “Mister America’s Cup.” Aboard Stars & Stripes you find seating on the deck of the vessel and while under full sail you are welcome to move about the deck. If you are a very experienced sailor or new to the water you will always remember your experience aboard Stars & Stripes, a true living piece of American history! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Experience Includes:
- 2 Night Hotel Stay in a Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott or similar for (2)
- Afternoon Sail Adventure on an America’s Cup Sailboat for (2)
The Newport Trifecta: Sun, Surf and Golf!
Fall into the California swing of things with a getaway to Newport Beach. Enjoy a tw-night stay at the impressive Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. This reinvented hotel offers all-new spacious guest rooms, an exciting new restaurant and three separate pool areas—a new concept in which you can choose which pool you’d like to spend your vacation at, depending on your mood. Finally, enjoy nine-holes daily for two at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Back Bay Golf Course, a par-3 course recently named “best pitch and putt”. You won’t have to venture far to enjoy the best Newport Beach has to offer: sun, water, music and golf!
Experience Includes:
- 2 Night Stay at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach for (2)
- Daily Golf at the 9-Hole Par-3 Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Back Bay Golf Course for (2)
Luxury Mexico Resort 5 Night Stay
Escape to paradise with this extraordinary travel package offering accommodations at the Mayan Palace in five luxurious Vidanta resorts across Mexico: Riviera Maya, Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Peñasco, and Acapulco. Each destination is a masterpiece, blending natural beauty, world-class amenities, and impeccable service.
Relax on the pristine beaches of Riviera Maya, where tropical luxury meets breathtaking ocean views. Unwind in Puerto Vallarta, a cozy oasis known for its charm and full access to Nuevo Vallarta’s vibrant offerings. In Puerto Peñasco, marvel at the magical blend of desert and sea, perfect for stargazing and adventure. Acapulco invites you to embrace its vibrant culture, thrilling nightlife, and a mile of stunning beachfront.
With options for romantic getaways or unforgettable family vacations, this travel package offers relaxation, adventure, and indulgence at every turn. Discover the best of Mexico in style and comfort.
Experience Includes:
- Luxurious 5-night stay at the Mayan Palace in Riviera Maya, Nuevo Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Peñasco, or Acapulco for (2)
- Access to pristine beaches, sparkling pools, serene wellness facilities and preferred golf rates.
- Explore vibrant local culture, exceptional dining and breathtaking landscapes.
Southern Hospitality, Southern Flavours
Looking to add a little spice to your life? Look no further than the New Orleans Cooking School Experience! Louisianans are as proud of their food as they are their culture, and nothing makes that more apparent than the tradition of southern cuisine. Learn the refined art of Creole and Cajun cooking taught by various well-known local chefs whose specialties include southern favorites such as Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines.
New Orleans is a city with a rhythm, style and attitude all its own. It’s a city of festivals and freewheeling fun. It’s a place where pirates and ghosts have free rein, where cemeteries are above ground cities of the dead and Voodoo has its own royal queen. Here, Carnival stretches for weeks, gumbo and crawfish recipes are family heirlooms and neighborhood pride is touted in all corners of the Big Easy.
Experience Includes:
- 2-Hour Cooking Demonstration with Full Meal, Recipes and Beverages for (2)
- 2 Night Stay in a Standard Room at a Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott or similar for (2)