FALL FESTIVAL OF FOOD & BEVERAGES
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024 at the IRVINE MARRIOTT HOTEL
18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, 92612
FOLLOWING IS THE EVENT PROGRAM
FALL FESTIVAL of FOOD & BEVERAGES QR PROGRAM to showcase the 2024 Station participants.
A special thank you to our Honorary Event Chairpersons:
* Sandra Gallegos - Food 4 Less
* Seth Cohn - Ralphs Grocery Company
* Brian Zuhlke - Costco Wholesale
* James Fortescue - AM/PM
* Alicia Cox - PRJKT Restaurant Group
* Mario Marovic - The Lounge Group
And to many companies whose support made this 22nd annual Fall Festival event A SUCCESS! Thank you!
Please see lower portion of this document for information about the 2025 BEVERAGE INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
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The evening opens at 5:30pm until 7:30pm in the CATALINA BALLROOM and PATIO where the following Specialty Hand Crafted Cocktails will be showcased at stations listed below.
Enjoy live music on the patio, sip amazing cocktails, view fabulous opportunity baskets OR try your luck to win a Mystery Cork Pull! Opportunity chances sold only in the Catalina Ballroom. Sales close at 7:30.
SPECIALTY DRINK STATIONS - Catalina Ballroom & Patio
CATALINA BALLROOM INSIDE
STATION 1 -MADRE MEZCAL
Madre Espadin Clarified Pink Peppercorn Paloma and
Madre Tequila Tommmy's Margarita
STATION 2 - COOPER SPIRITS
Slow and Low Pumpkin Spice Martini and Old Fashioned
STATION 3 - TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES
Tres Agaves Margaritas and Hanson Espresso Martinis
STATION 4 - CONECUH BRANDS
Acai Blueberry Vodka Lemonade
STATION 5 - CASA DRAGONES
Margarita Royale and Dragones on the Rocks
STATION 6 - BROWN FORMAN
Jack Daniels Bonded Colada Rock & Roll and
Diplomatico Rum Right-Hand-Ma
THE CATALINA PATIO
Station 7 - MISSION CRAFT COCKTAILS
Mission Margarita, Cosmopolitan and Martinis
Station 8 -SUNTORY GLOBAL SPIRITS
Makers Mark 46 Bourbon Spritz
Station 9 - NOBLEWOOD SPIRITS
Beluga Vodka Caviar Martini and Lemon Drop Martini
Station 10 - PERNOD RICARD USA
Skrewball Peanut Butter Espresso Martini
Station 11 - PERNOD RICARD USA
Codigo Rosa Palmoa
Station 12 - THE LONG DRINK COMPANY
LONG DRINK
Station 13 - NEFT VODKA USA, INC.
Watermelon Julep, Espresso Martini & Holiday Pomegranate Mule
STATION 14 - BARDSTOWN BOURBON COMPANY
Rye Not and Green River Whiskey
STATION 15 - ALTOS PLANO'S MIJENTA TEQUILA
Mijenta Tequila on the Rocks
STATION 16 - CAMPARI GROUP
Wild Turkey Old Fashioned and Campari Negroni
STATION 17 - CUTWATER SPIRITS
Lemon and Plum Jam Tequila Blanco
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FESTIVITIES Continue at 7:30pm in the GRAND BALLROOM:
Wine, Beer and Food stations are paired with delicious culinary bites created by local Restaurants and Winery Chefs. Select Open-Seating at Tables for Ten, or move between High and Low Cocktail Tables scattered throughout the ballroom. Your Complimentary guest wine glass awaits at ballroom entrance. Enjoy Live on-stage music, and gather your guests at the PHOTO opportunity station for FUN 360 degree memories of the evening!
*We kindly ask you NOT to remove centerpieces from tables other than the one you are seated.
CULINARY and BEVERAGE PAIRINGS: As you enter the ballroom you receive a complimentary tasting glass. Start your Moveable Feast wherever you wish at station numbers listed next to companies below. Stations begin at the LEFT of the entrance door and continue around the ballroom. Water Stations at each ballroom corner.
STATION 1 - FIGUEROA MOUNTAIN BREW COMPANY
Paired with BJ's Restaurant. Featuring BJ's Sliders and Ceviche.
STATION 2 - STATESIDE BRANDS
Surfside Iced Tea and Vodka with food prepared by OLA MEXCAN KITCHEN, Huntington Beach. Enjoy Chicken Taquitos, Elote Corn Cups and Acapulco Ceviche.
STATION 3 - CONSTELLATION BRANDS
Paired with CULINARY INNOVATION in Corona. A. The Prisoner Red Blend '22 served with Beef Cheek Lasagna and Charred Radicchio Fonduta B. The Prisoner Chardonnay '21 served with Fennel Pollen Crusted Tuna with Aji Amarillo Salsa
STATION 4 - JACKSON FAMILY WINES
Cuisine prepared by KJ Winery Chef Paul Schroeder. A. Diatom Chardonnay '23 Santa Barbara served with Lobster Bisque with Meyer Lemon Creme Fraiche & Caviar Crispy Onions. B. La Crema Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon '22 served with Fiscalini Farmstead Cheddar and Dried Cranberry Chutney
STATION 5 - HAPPY DAD HARD SELTZER
Food prepared by Chef Pete at 21 Ocean Front, Newport. A. Fruit Punch Seltzer served with Lobster Mac & Cheese. B. Happy Dad Raspberry Seltzer with Chocolate Chip Brownies with Raspberry Drizzle.
STATION 6 - SUNSTREAM BRANDS
LOCAL MOTION VODKA SODAS Paired with cuisine from Chef Martin Alcala, Irvine Marriott Hotel. A. Ahi Poke Tostada, Lime Avocado Aioli, Mango Pico De Gallo, Furikake and Micro Chives. B. Al Pastor Pork Belly Tacos, Handmade Tortilla, Black Bean Puree, Salsa Verde, Cotija Cheese, Jalapeno Pickle Vegetables and Micro Cilantro.
STATION 7 - TREASURY WINE ESTATES
Food created by Chef Travis Brummett, The Brant Kitchen & Bar, Huntington Beach. a. DAOU Reserve Chardonnay '22 paired with Spicy Tuna Tartare Tacos, Ahi Wonton Shells, Wasabi Aioli. b. DAOU Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon '22 paired with Bacon Wrapped Dates filled with Blue Cheese, Arugula Pickle Salad.
STATION 8 -INVICTUS WINE & SPIRITS
Food selections created by Chef Jayro Martinez * Westwood Steakhouse. Costa Mesa. A. Ultimate Provence Rose '23 served with Bluefin Tuna Cone, Yuzu Avocado Mousse. Fresh and early notes of citrus. B. Chateau De Berne 'Romance Rose served with Fried Pork Fritter with Romesco Sauce, Garlic Aioli and Herb Salad. Rich & Savory.
STATION 9 - DELICATO FAMILY WINES
Chef Trevor Baird at Trevor's at the Tracks, San Juan Capistrano. A. Diora Rose of Pinot Noir '23 with Winter Spinach Salad, Goat Cheese, Spiced Pistachios, Crispy Onions, Drunken Cranberries' and Vinaigrette. B. Napa Valley Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon '21 with Red Wine Braised Short Rib.
STATION 10 - DELEGAT WINES
Bluewater Grill, 630 Lido Drive Newport Beach. A. Oyster Bay Hawke's Bay Pinot Grigio '23 paired with Oysters on the Half Shell with Mignonette & Cocktail Sauce. B. Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir '21 paired with Maryland Crab Cakes, Remoulade and Microgreens..
THANK YOU TO THE COMPANIES WHO SUPPORTED FALL FESTIVAL THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE SPIRITS and FOOD BEVERAGE BALLROOMS, AND GENEROUS DONATIONS TO THE OPPORTUNITY BASKETS AND MYSTERY CORK PULL OPPORTUNITIES.
* REYES BEVERAGE GROUP * WILSON CREEK WINERY * FIRESTONE WALKER* GELOSO BEVERAGES * BROWN FORMAN * ST. SUPERY ESTATE * FOUR ROSES BOURBON * CONTINENT WINES * CUTWATER SPIRITS * BROWN FORMAN * HARVEST HILL BEVERAGE COMPANY * BARANCA USA *ANAHEIM DUCKS * BOGLE FAMILY VINEYARDS * REMY COINTREAU * HAPPY DAD * CONSTELLATION BEER *PHUSION * CLINE FAMILY CELLARS *DOSHOMBRES * BERNARDUS WINERY * LAGUNITAS BREWING CO * CAYMUS VINEYARDS * CONSTELLATION BRANDS * BOISSET COLLECTION * MISSION CRAFT COCKTAILS * CAMPARI GROUP * MILLER FAMILY WINE CO.* MARGERUM WINES * REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING- USA * SOUTHERN GLAZIER'S WINE & SPIRITS * BEAT BOX BEVERAGES * TREASURY WINE ESTATES * BREAKTHRU BEVERAGES * GELOSO BEVERAGE GROUP *
Proceeds from this event has helped the Christermon Foundation award 7.7 million dollars in college scholarships to children and/or grandchildren of individuals who are employed full time with a California licensed beverage company.
THE 2025 BEVERAGE INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applications and details available at www.christermon.com. Three separate programs for candidates: 1) 2025 California high school graduates heading to a 4-year university, Fall, 2025 2) 2025 California community college transfer students heading to a four-year university Fall '25, and 3) Industry members seeking a post-graduate degree are now available at our website. The program will close to additional candidates February 15, 2025.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FROM $3,000 TO $10,000.
Please visit www.christermon.com to learn more!
CHRISTERMON FOUNDATION: 501C - Non Profit ID: 33-0262226
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