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Bacchanalia Gala Raffle

The Vancouver International Wine Festival’s Bacchanalia Gala Raffle has closed. Congratulations to our winner, Rory Harmse!

Our Delta Raffle winner smiling while holding a sign that says congratulations

Photo by Christine McAvoy

Bard on the Beach is the charitable beneficiary of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, Canada’s premier food and wine event. Funds raised through the Bacchanalia Gala Raffle support Bard’s year-round Education programs and activities.

Raffle Information

Where will your European adventure take you?

Picture yourself in a European vineyard with someone special, exploring an ancient city you’ve always dreamed of visiting, or travelling to see faraway family and friends. Your dream could come true!

The grand prize for this year’s Gala Raffle is two (2) roundtrip  Delta One® tickets to anywhere Delta Air Lines flies in Europe on designated flights operated by Delta, Air France or KLM from Canada inclusive of all taxes (maximum value $16,060 USD each).

Chances to win this incredible prize is 1 in 200 (total tickets for sale). Tickets can only be purchased in British Columbia and purchasers must be 19 years of age or older. 

Ticket price: $100 CAD Prize value: $32,120 USD

The winner will be determined by manual draw at the Bacchanalia Gala on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10pm at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Attendance is not required to win the prize. The winner will be notified in person or by telephone within 10 days of the draw and the winner’s name will be published on the Vancouver International Wine Festival‘s website by early March, 2024.

To Buy Tickets

BY PHONE: Bard Box Office at 604-739-0559 from 12 – 4pm, Monday to Friday

BY EMAIL: Fill out the web form below and our Box Office team will reserve your raffle ticket(s) and call you during business hours for payment.

Raffle Ticket Reservation

Deadline to reserve tickets is Thursday, February 22nd at 11:59PM

Delta plane in the sky with photos of Europe around it DELTA ONE®: Luxury at a Higher Altitude

One of the most exclusive cabins in the sky, Delta One® offers a dedicated in-cabin flight attendant and luxurious details that truly make a difference in how you spend your time in the air.

Find the Delta One® experience available on long-haul international flights and in select long-haul domestic markets. Lie back in a 180-degree flat-bed seat, with direct aisle access on most flights and relax in comfort with a soft blanket and pillow. Each Delta One® seat is easily adjustable for dining, work or rest. Enjoy chef-curated meals on an extra-large tray table and a wide selection of complimentary beer, spirits and fine wine. Keep your devices powered with 110-volt outlets at every seat, including USB ports. Settle in with Delta’s premium, 100% recycled polyester (rPET) bedding, and the Someone Somewhere handcrafted amenity kits, featuring Grown Alchemist skincare products, along with all your travel essential needs.
Your experience in Delta One® begins as soon as you enter the airport. Delta One® passengers enjoy airport club access and Sky Priority accelerated check-in security, and baggage handling service. Once it’s time to board, Delta One® means being first on the plane so you can settle in sooner.

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Terms and Conditions

Chances are 1 in 200 (total tickets for sale) to win the grand prize. Ticket purchasers must be 19+ years of age and in British Columbia at the time of purchase.

The winner will be determined by manual draw at the Bacchanalia Gala on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at approximately 10pm. Attendance is not required to win the prize. The winner will be notified in person or by telephone within 10 days of the draw and the winner’s name will be published on www.vanwinefest.ca by early March, 2024. By purchasing a ticket in this raffle, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions, which include but are not limited to:

  • For the avoidance of doubt, the Prize includes two (2) round-trip Delta One® tickets to anywhere Delta Air Lines flies in Europe from Canada.
  • Dates of travel are subject to flight availability of the aircraft carrier.
  • The winner must select their destination by December 31, 2024; they will then be issued vouchers which are valid for one year from that date.
  • The Prize cannot be transferred or sold and has no cash value.
  • The winner and anyone travelling with the winner are responsible for arranging the requisite travel/immigration documentation and for arranging all aspects of travel (accommodation, insurance, transportation, etc.) outside of the ticket vouchers.

Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction

When: Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 6 – 11pm
Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia Street
Price: $600 / $4,800 table of 8

Ticket inquiries: please email [email protected]

Enjoy a spectacular evening of incredible wine, inventive food pairings, and unparalleled opportunities to enhance your wine cellar.

The evening kicks off with a prosecco reception at 6pm, and features eight additional outstanding wines paired with an exquisite five-course menu prepared by Executive Chef David Baarschers of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. All of this is topped off with live music and dancing. And if that’s not enough, live and silent auctions throughout the evening feature extremely rare wines, epicurean getaways, Bard-related packages, and unique culinary experiences. A must for any serious wine collector!

Purchase Tickets Here