WINERY INFORMATION
For information you need for preparation, please email MHodges@WineBC.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of paperwork will I need to participate?
Serving It Right: All booth staff must have and be able to supply proof of their responsible beverage service program certification.
Licensee Agency Order Form – Doc 60: It is required that each winery complete a Doc 60 to participate in the event. WGBC will provide a blank form closer to the event when we ask you to re-confirm your SKU’s and provide spec sheets.
Liability Insurance: All attending wineries, agencies and their staff must have their own liability insurance to participate in this event and represent your winery at your station.
What will be my set up for the walk around tasting?
- 6ft table dressed in black linen
- One bus bin with ice
- Tabletop winery name sign (reminder: pull up banners are not permitted)
- 2 wine glasses for quality assurance tasting – We ask that you please do not take additional wine glasses at the entry
- Complimentary wireless internet access
- Attendees will be provided with individual spit cups, and large spittoons for emptying spit cups will be placed throughout the room
What kind of décor can I bring?
Feel free to bring table top decor for your 6 ft table (black linen provided). Each winery will have a tabletop sign with the winery name on it. No pull up banners are permitted.
How many attendees can we expect?
The anticipated number of guests for each walk around tasting event is 400, all wineries are expected to bring their own wines to the venue with 6 to 8 bottles of each SKU considered sufficient for the walk around tasting.
How much wine should I bring?
All wineries are expected to bring their own wines to the venue with 6 to 8 bottles of each SKU considered sufficient for the walk around tasting. Please note, empty wine bottles must be removed from the venue by the end of the day.
What are the load in/out instructions?
Load in/out instructions will be provided to registered wineries closer to the event.
Does WGBC have an accommodation partner for participating wineries?
Yes. WGBC has partnered with the Executive Group, offering accommodations at both the Parker Hotel + Rooftop and the Executive Hotel Le Soleil.
Please contact the event contact, Maddie Hodges, for more information: MHodges@WineBC.com.
Important Notice: Fraudulent Swirl Around BC Wine Expo Emails
We have been made aware of scam emails circulating claiming to offer attendee lists and contact information for the Swirl Around BC Wine Expo. Please note that Wine Growers British Columbia does not sell or share attendee, exhibitor, winery participant, or member contact information with third parties. Any email claiming to offer access to attendee data is not affiliated with WGBC or the Swirl Around BC Wine Expo. If you receive one of these emails, we recommend deleting it and not engaging with the sender or providing any payment or information. If you are ever unsure whether a communication is legitimate, please don’t hesitate to contact our team directly.
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