Corks & Cactus 2023
DATE: Feb. 4 - 5
TIME: 1 - 4:30 p.m.
PRICE: Members $60 | General Admission $65 & VIP Members $75 | VIP General Admission $80
Sip, savor and shop an afternoon in the Garden at Corks & Cactus. Meet with wine representatives and enjoy samples of up to 40 different wines, purchase food pairings and shop our boutique wine sales all while soaking up the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
New VIP Admission | SOLD OUT
In addition to standard Corks & Cactus programming, VIP ticket holders will enjoy exclusive access to Kitchell Patio where they can discover what goes into the making-of and sample a curated selection of DAOU Vineyard wines. Also included are snacks, take-aways, and an additional discount on your purchase of 12 or more bottles of wine.
Entertainment
Feb. 4 | J Forte
Feb. 5 | Sophia Humbert
Food
Food pairings available for purchase in Dorrance Hall by Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events
Cooking Demo
2 p.m. | Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events
Featuring Red Wine Dark Chocolate Truffles and Strawberry Champagne Truffles
Mix & match 12 or more bottles of any wine listed here and receive 10% off. VIP ticket holders receive 25% off. Sales tax is not charged on wine purchased.
Doors open at 1 p.m. for all ticket holders, sampling concludes at 4:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend. Valid identification is required for entry to this event. No person under the age of 21 will be admitted.
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