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EVENT ON 11/14/2009 & 11/15/2009
Silicon Valley Ski & Snowboard Festival, Gear Sale, Wine and Beer Expo
Overview:
At the core of the Silicon Valley Ski and Snowboard Festival lies our passion and love for the mountains. Spend two days exploring gear manufacturer booths, interactive ski resort exhibits, a live snow play arena and the biggest winter sale you've ever seen.
***FREE LIFT TICKET W/ADMISSION (Bear Valley, Dear Ridge, Sierra Summit
***FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS to Freeskier and Snowboard Magazines
Location: Santa Clara Convention Center
Admission:
$15 without wine & beer tasting
General Admission Tickets are available to all ages and only include access to the festival and it's components. General Admission Ticket swill also include access to the Rail Jam, Winter Sale and Tahoe Job Fair.
$30 with wine & beer tasting
Wine/Beer Tasting Ticket are only available to those 21 years of age or older. Wrist bands will not be mailed and VALID PHOTO ID must be presented at entry to the festival. Wine/Beer tasting tickets come with a commemorative glass and unlimited tasting from 1 to 5 p.m.
Schedule:
SATURDAY, November 14, 2009
11:00 am - DOORS OPEN, WINTER SALE OPENS
1:00 pm - WINE TASTING BEGINS
3:00 pm - RAIL JAM EXHIBITION
5:00 pm - SPECIAL EVENT, WINE TASTING ENDS
7:30 pm - WINTER SALE CLOSED
8:00 pm - DOORS CLOSE
SUNDAY, November 15, 2009
11:00 am - DOORS OPEN, WINTER SALE OPENS
12:00 pm - BEER TASTING BEGINS
1:00 pm - RAIL JAM EXHIBITION
3:00 pm - SPECIAL EVENT
5:00 pm - WINTER SALE CLOSED, BEER TASTING ENDS
6:00 pm - DOORS CLOSE
Sign up to be an event VOLUNTEER for free admission, lift ticket and event T-shirt!
www.sfskifest.com
Frequently Asked Questions about the Event:
Q: How do I get to the Santa Clara Convention Center?
From SFO Airport (approximately 30 miles):
Take Highway 101 South to Great America Parkway and turn left. The hotel is located on the right at the corner of Tasman and Great America Parkway.
From SJC Airport (approximately 5 miles):
Turn left onto Airport Boulevard, and then turn left again onto Guadalupe Parkway. Follow the signs to Highway 101 North. Guadalupe Parkway will put you onto Highway 101 North. Take Great America Parkway and turn right.
From Points North
Take I-880 South and exit to Highway 237 West toward Mountain View. Turn left onto Great America Parkway, and then turn left into the hotel entrance. The hotel is located at the corner of Tasman and Great America Parkway.
From Points South
Take I-880 North to Highway 101 North and exit at Great America Parkway. Turn right onto Great America Parkway. The hotel is located on the corner of Tasman and Great America Parkway.
From Points East:
Take I-5 South toward San Francisco / Los Angeles. Merge onto I-205 West toward I-580 / San Francisco; I-205 becomes I-580 West. Take the I-680 North exit toward Sacramento / San Jose, then merge onto I-680 South via the exit on the left toward San Jose. Take the Mission Boulevard West exit toward I-880 / Warm Springs District / UC Extension. Merge onto Mission Boulevard / CA-262 West, then merge onto I-880 South toward San Jose. Merge onto CA-237 West / Aliviso-Milipitas Road toward Mountain View. Take the Great America Parkway exit toward Lafayette Street, turn left onto Great America Parkway.
Q: What is the parking situation at SCCC?
A: Parking is free at the Santa Clara Convention Center, but limited, so please consider public transportation or carpooling.
Q: I am a snowboarder that likes wine or a skier that likes beer... Am I welcome on either day?
A: Yes! Each day will showcase BOTH skiing and snowboarding gear and activities. The only aspect that will change from day to day is that wine will only be served on 11/1, and brews served only on 11/2.
Q: Are there any charities benefitting from the Festival?
A: Yes! The Ski & Snowboard Festivals benefit our partner, Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Q: Can I get free admission to the Festival?
A: Yes! Please SIGN UP HERE to be one of our much needed volunteers and you will receive free admission to the entire festival!
Q: Do I have to be 21 to get into the Festival?
A: No! All ages are welcome at the Festival and there will be activities and entertainment for everyone. However, you must be 21, and present a valid, government issued photo ID, to participate in the wine and beer tastings.
Q: What are the Festival hours?
A: Doors will be open to the public on November 1st from 11pm-8pm, and on Sunday November 2nd from 11pm-6pm.
Q: What wineries are pouring at the event?
A: Please refer to our "Wine Expo" page for more information on the more than 60 participating wineries.
Q: What breweries will I see at the Festival?
A: Please refer to our "Brew Expo" page for more information on the more than 20 participating breweries.
Q: I am a winery or brewery that would like to get involved. What do I do?
A: Please contact the SF Ski & Snowboard Festival at [email protected] for more information on participation.
Q: I am a vendor interested in participating in the event? How do I get involved?
A: Please email [email protected] for more information on vendor participation.
Q: My company in interested in being an event sponsor or advertising with the event. How can we do that?
A: Please email [email protected] for more information on sponsorship opportunities.
Q: Who is putting on the Winter Sale?
A: The Million Dollar Winter Sale will be hosted by Porter's Tahoe and Lombardi Sports. Both stores will work together to showcase over $1 million in ski and snowboard gear to all event attendees. Get your 08/09 winter gear at the BEST POSSIBLE PRICE! Blowout deals of up to 70% off skis, boards and more.
Silicon Valley Ski & Snowboard Festival, Gear Sale, Wine and Beer Expo SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES, posted by Waheenie
EVENT ON 11/14/2009 & 11/15/2009Silicon Valley Ski & Snowboard Festival, Gear Sale, Wine and Beer Expo
Overview:
At the core of the Silicon Valley Ski and Snowboard Festival lies our passion and love for the mountains. Spend two days exploring gear manufacturer booths, interactive ski resort exhibits, a live snow play arena and the biggest winter sale you've ever seen.
***FREE LIFT TICKET W/ADMISSION (Bear Valley, Dear Ridge, Sierra Summit
***FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS to Freeskier and Snowboard Magazines
Location: Santa Clara Convention Center
Admission:
$15 without wine & beer tasting
General Admission Tickets are available to all ages and only include access to the festival and it's components. General Admission Ticket swill also include access to the Rail Jam, Winter Sale and Tahoe Job Fair.
$30 with wine & beer tasting
Wine/Beer Tasting Ticket are only available to those 21 years of age or older. Wrist bands will not be mailed and VALID PHOTO ID must be presented at entry to the festival. Wine/Beer tasting tickets come with a commemorative glass and unlimited tasting from 1 to 5 p.m.
Schedule:
SATURDAY, November 14, 2009
11:00 am - DOORS OPEN, WINTER SALE OPENS
1:00 pm - WINE TASTING BEGINS
3:00 pm - RAIL JAM EXHIBITION
5:00 pm - SPECIAL EVENT, WINE TASTING ENDS
7:30 pm - WINTER SALE CLOSED
8:00 pm - DOORS CLOSE
SUNDAY, November 15, 2009
11:00 am - DOORS OPEN, WINTER SALE OPENS
12:00 pm - BEER TASTING BEGINS
1:00 pm - RAIL JAM EXHIBITION
3:00 pm - SPECIAL EVENT
5:00 pm - WINTER SALE CLOSED, BEER TASTING ENDS
6:00 pm - DOORS CLOSE
Sign up to be an event VOLUNTEER for free admission, lift ticket and event T-shirt!
www.sfskifest.com
Frequently Asked Questions about the Event:
Q: How do I get to the Santa Clara Convention Center?
From SFO Airport (approximately 30 miles):
Take Highway 101 South to Great America Parkway and turn left. The hotel is located on the right at the corner of Tasman and Great America Parkway.
From SJC Airport (approximately 5 miles):
Turn left onto Airport Boulevard, and then turn left again onto Guadalupe Parkway. Follow the signs to Highway 101 North. Guadalupe Parkway will put you onto Highway 101 North. Take Great America Parkway and turn right.
From Points North
Take I-880 South and exit to Highway 237 West toward Mountain View. Turn left onto Great America Parkway, and then turn left into the hotel entrance. The hotel is located at the corner of Tasman and Great America Parkway.
From Points South
Take I-880 North to Highway 101 North and exit at Great America Parkway. Turn right onto Great America Parkway. The hotel is located on the corner of Tasman and Great America Parkway.
From Points East:
Take I-5 South toward San Francisco / Los Angeles. Merge onto I-205 West toward I-580 / San Francisco; I-205 becomes I-580 West. Take the I-680 North exit toward Sacramento / San Jose, then merge onto I-680 South via the exit on the left toward San Jose. Take the Mission Boulevard West exit toward I-880 / Warm Springs District / UC Extension. Merge onto Mission Boulevard / CA-262 West, then merge onto I-880 South toward San Jose. Merge onto CA-237 West / Aliviso-Milipitas Road toward Mountain View. Take the Great America Parkway exit toward Lafayette Street, turn left onto Great America Parkway.
Q: What is the parking situation at SCCC?
A: Parking is free at the Santa Clara Convention Center, but limited, so please consider public transportation or carpooling.
Q: I am a snowboarder that likes wine or a skier that likes beer... Am I welcome on either day?
A: Yes! Each day will showcase BOTH skiing and snowboarding gear and activities. The only aspect that will change from day to day is that wine will only be served on 11/1, and brews served only on 11/2.
Q: Are there any charities benefitting from the Festival?
A: Yes! The Ski & Snowboard Festivals benefit our partner, Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Q: Can I get free admission to the Festival?
A: Yes! Please SIGN UP HERE to be one of our much needed volunteers and you will receive free admission to the entire festival!
Q: Do I have to be 21 to get into the Festival?
A: No! All ages are welcome at the Festival and there will be activities and entertainment for everyone. However, you must be 21, and present a valid, government issued photo ID, to participate in the wine and beer tastings.
Q: What are the Festival hours?
A: Doors will be open to the public on November 1st from 11pm-8pm, and on Sunday November 2nd from 11pm-6pm.
Q: What wineries are pouring at the event?
A: Please refer to our "Wine Expo" page for more information on the more than 60 participating wineries.
Q: What breweries will I see at the Festival?
A: Please refer to our "Brew Expo" page for more information on the more than 20 participating breweries.
Q: I am a winery or brewery that would like to get involved. What do I do?
A: Please contact the SF Ski & Snowboard Festival at [email protected] for more information on participation.
Q: I am a vendor interested in participating in the event? How do I get involved?
A: Please email [email protected] for more information on vendor participation.
Q: My company in interested in being an event sponsor or advertising with the event. How can we do that?
A: Please email [email protected] for more information on sponsorship opportunities.
Q: Who is putting on the Winter Sale?
A: The Million Dollar Winter Sale will be hosted by Porter's Tahoe and Lombardi Sports. Both stores will work together to showcase over $1 million in ski and snowboard gear to all event attendees. Get your 08/09 winter gear at the BEST POSSIBLE PRICE! Blowout deals of up to 70% off skis, boards and more.
