CELEBRATING THE ART OF WINE, BREWS, FOOD & BLUES
CAMPBELL RIVER, BC
We're back!
May 27, 2023
at the gorgeous Painter's Lodge
Wine, Brews and Blues Festival
by the Sea at the World Famous Painter's Lodge in Campbell River, BC
Charitable fundraiser since 2010
Events
MAIN EVENT
SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Painter's Lodge
TICKET PRICE: $95 (plus taxes)
Early bird (until April 14) : $85 (plus taxes)
The 11th Annual Grazing the Resort main event welcomes a community of food and drink. The evening includes canapes by local chefs and island purveyors, paired with a variety of tasting choices offered by both International and BC wines & island microbrews. Add to that our special guests to entertain and fill the resort with soulful blues.
Indoor/Outdoor event – Rain or Shine
No Minors Permitted
VIP TICKET PACKAGE (Dinner with wine pairings)
SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023 | 4:30 PM - Painter's Restaurant / Painter's Lodge
(includes event ticket, early access and Signature Dinner with Wine Pairings)
TICKET PRICE: $160 (plus taxes)
This private VIP ticket package is your ticket to the main event and gives you exclusive early access at the event to meet the wine and brew vendors and sample the many offerings at your leisure before the doors open to the public. You also can bring your complementary glass of champagne into a private 3 course special dinner with wine pairings. Tickets are limited to this event.
- VIP Ticket to early site access Saturday
- VIP Ticket to private Dinner with Wine pairing seminar Saturday
- Ticket to the main event Saturday with Doc Fingers++
- All wine and brew tasting Saturday
- Champagne upon entry
- Assorted appys and tasty treats Saturday
- Saturday Live entertainment in the pub till midnight with Luke Blu Guthrie
STAY & PLAY PACKAGE
SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023 | 7:00 PM
Enjoy the show, stay the night at Painter’s, and join us for breakfast the next morning.
TICKET PRICE: $195 per person (based on double occupancy, excluding taxes)
Join us for the evening to the main event and stay overnight in one of our guest rooms on site. The package includes:
- Ticket to the main event with Doc Fingers++
- All wine and brew tasting
- Champagne upon entry
- Assorted appys and tasty treats
- Saturday Live entertainment in the pub till midnight with Luke Blu Guthrie
- 1 night Accommodation (based on double occupancy)
- Breakfast the next morning
THE MORNING AFTER BREAKFAST BUFFET (INCLUDED IN STAY & PLAY)
SUNDAY MAY 28, 2023 | 9AM - Painter's Lodge
Join us for a Sunday Breakfast for a fabulous end to the festival weekend.
Booking only thru Painter's Lodge: Contact (250) 286-1102 │Toll Free: (888) 999-2799 │info@northcoasthotelresort.com
Tickets on sale March 15, 2023
VIP STAY & PLAY PACKAGE
SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023 | 4:30 PM PAINTER’S LODGE
Join us for dinner, enjoy the show, then stay the night at Painter’s and join us for breakfast the next morning.
TICKET PRICE: $270 per person (based on double occupancy, excluding taxes)
This ultimate VIP ticket package is your ticket to the main event with all the VIP privileges and a stay overnight in one of our guest rooms on site. The package includes:
- VIP Ticket to private Dinner with Wine pairing Saturday
- Ticket to the main event Saturday
- All wine and brew tasting Saturday
- Champagne upon entry
- Assorted appys and tasty treats Saturday
- Saturday Live entertainment in the pub till midnight with Luke Blu Guthrie
- Breakfast the next morning
- 1 night accommodation (based on double occupancy)
THE MORNING AFTER BREAKFAST BUFFET (INCLUDED IN STAY & PLAY)
SUNDAY MAY 28, 2023 | 9AM - Painter's Lodge
Join us for a Sunday Breakfast for a fabulous end to the festival weekend.
Booking only thru Painter's Lodge: Contact (250) 286-1102 │Toll Free: (888) 999-2799 │info@northcoasthotelresort.com
Tickets on sale March 15, 2023
THE MAIN STAGE WITH LIVE MUSIC WITH DOC FINGERS
SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Painter's Lodge
Doc Fingers
DOC GALLAGHER BLUES GROUP
It was in the early '70's Doc "Fingers" while working with the Ronnie Hawkins band, when the handle "Fingers" was acquired. When it comes times for that therapeutic, good time, boogie woogie blues, jazz and rock and roll, there's no one that can tickle the keys quite like the Doctor.
"Doc" has played with musical greats such as Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker, Rita Coolidge, Kris Kristofferson, Frank Zappa, David Clayton-Thomas (Blood Sweat and Tears), Bo Diddley, Jim Bymes and many others.
"ROCKIN' SAXMAN" JOHNNY FERREIRA
Born in Portugal and growing up in Vancouver some of Ferreira's primary influences were early rock and roll saxophonists King Curtis, Edgar Winter, Sam Taylor and later Bruce Springsteen and Supertramp. Later, he collaborated with guitarist and singer-songwriter Colin James, both playing in clubs and joining the Colin James Band. The band toured with Steve Winwood, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rober Platt, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt and Keith Richards. In 1990 the band released their second album going from gold to platinum. And, in the late 1990's Ferreira formed his own band "Johnny Ferreira and The Swing Machine" touring most of Europe.
DR. LINDSAY MITCHELL
Born in North London, England he emigrated with his family to Canada and settled in Vancouver where he developed his guitar skills emulating instrumental surf music bands such as the Shadows, the Ventures, and British Invasion artists like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds.
In 1974 he joined Bruce Fairbairn's rhythm and blues band to help transform their sound from jazz fusion into blues rock. 1980 saw Prism win Juno Awards for Group of the Year while Fairbairn took Producer of the Year where Mitchell conceived the title song "Armageddon" in 1978 and earnning multi-platinum status. Mitchell and Prism performed on the first anniversary of Elvis Presley's death.
More recently, Mitchell was a regular performer on the Vancouver Blues scene, notably with British blues legend Long John Baldry and with St. Louis-born actor/musician Jim Byrnes.
“AFTER HOURS” AT THE PUB STAGE WITH LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023 | 9:30 PM - MIDNIGHT LUKE BLU GUTHRIE - Painter's Lodge
LUKE BLU GUTHRIE
“Heart Beatin’ Rhythm & Blues”
Luke Blu Guthrie is an Independent Rhythm and Blues artist who electrifies acoustic instruments with an Alternative Roots style. This style is built around a large sound that relies heavily on slide guitar, finger picking, strong vocals and a unique foot percussion setup.
Armed with acoustic & electric guitars and plenty of rhythmic slaps and yowls, Guthrie has lived and worked in the Western Canadian music scene for over twenty years.
About
Festival Schedule Overview
Saturday, May 27, 2023 | 4:30PM | Painter’s Resort & Lodge
VIP DINNER
Saturday, May 27, 2023 | 7:00PM | Painter’s Resort & Lodge
MAIN EVENT “Grazing the Resort” & CONCERT
Saturday, May 27, 2023 | 9:30PM | Painter’s Resort & Lodge
LUKE “BLU” GUTHRIE performing in the pub.
Sunday, May 28, 2023 | 9:00AM | Painter’s Resort & Lodge
BREAKFAST in the dining room. For Stay & Play Packages
Venue
Painter's Lodge
1625 McDonald Rd
Campbell River BC V9W 4S5
Contact (250) 286-1102 │Toll Free: (888) 999-2799 │info@northcoasthotelresort.com
Performance Notes
If you like discovering a good wine or brew join us for an evening of some whites, reds and blues! Again, this year we have we added a selection of brews from island breweries. You are almost guaranteed to find just the wine and/or brew that matches your palate at the eleventh annual Campbell River DayBreak Rotary Wine, Brews and Blues Fest by the Sea this year at the fabulous Painter’s Lodge & Resort!
Saturday is the Main Event, an evening of whites, reds, and blues on the west coast with the Campbell River Wine, Brews and Blues Festival. Grazing the Resort, with some of the finest international and BC wines and BC brews, is a showcase of local culinary talent combining some great music all set in the beautiful Painter's Resort & Lodge. Grazing the Resort is a chance to mingle with locals, meet regional winemakers and brew masters, enjoy first class music and more, complemented with edible treats and bevvies. A world famous resort setting on the ocean provides for a west coast ambiance with pleasant surprises throughout the winding garden paths and resort interiors. It is truly a memorable event, and a wonderful way to experience the west coast.
Since 2010, the Wine, Brews and Blues Festival has supported the Campbell River Day Break Rotary organization as a fundraiser to support initiatives including Student Scholarships, Campbell River Arts Council, Second Chance Recovery House, Campbell River Museum, Childrens Water Park, Campbell River Cadets, MARS Wildlife Rescue, Christian Day Care, Head Injury Society, Habitat for Humanity and the Campbell River Hospital Foundation.
Tickets:
Saturday Main Event $95; VIP Package $160; Stay & Play Package $195 per person (based on double occupancy, excluding taxes); VIP Stay & Play Package $270 per person (based on double occupancy, excluding taxes)
Stay & Play Packages available only thru Painters Lodge:
Contact Painter's Lodge: (250) 286-1102 │Toll Free: (888) 999-2799 │info@northcoasthotelresort.com
Campbell River, the salmon fishing capital of the world, and named one of the top five quality of life destinations in North America by Foreign Direct Investment Magazine. Surrounded by nature with the waters of Discovery Passage at our shoreline and majestic mountains as a backdrop, Campbell River is located at the 50th parallel on the east coast of northern Vancouver Island. We are the third largest city on the island, with a population of more than 37,500, and the urban service centre and hub community for approximately 60,000 people living and working in our region.
Campbell River is located midway along Vancouver Island’s eastern shore. Natural beauty and community amenities here offer an unparalleled lifestyle that gives residents, businesses and visitors room to grow and space to breathe.
From eco-adventures and internationally renowned salmon fishing to skiing at Mount Washington, safe streets to cultural treasures, fine dining to golfing, boutique shopping to advanced educational opportunities, community festivals to parks and trails for all ages and abilities.
As the thriving central hub of the northern Vancouver Island and central coast region, Campbell River is a city with friendly small-town character.
There are a number of ways of getting to Campbell River.
Find us on Google Maps
The simplest is to fly directly from either Vancouver or Seattle to Campbell River's regional airport (CYBL). Flying time from Vancouver to Campbell River is approx 45 minutes.
BY AIR From Vancouver
- Pacific Coastal Airlines runs numerous daily flights to Campbell River (800) 663-2872 or (604) 273-8666 (in Vancouver).
- Central Mountain Air has daily flights to Campbell River(888) 865-8585 or (250) 847-5000.
- Air Canada acts as a booking agent for Pacific Coastal Airlines and Central Mountain Air if an Air Canada ticket has been purchased to a connecting airport (ie. Vancouver) (800) 247-2262 (in Canada) or (800) 776-3000 (in USA).
From Seattle
- Kenmore Air Seaplanes runs direct flights to Campbell River (800) 543-9595 or (425) 486-1257.
From Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
- West Jet runs daily flights to Comox (a town 45 minutes south of Campbell River by road) (888) 937-8538.
TRAVELLING TO CAMPBELL RIVER BY ROAD
Other ways include the combination of either car and ferry or bus and ferry. Ferry crossing time
from Vancouver to Vancouver Island is approx. 2 hours. Driving time from Nanaimo to Campbell River is 1.5 hours,
or from Victoria to Campbell River is 3.5 hours.
Routes include: North Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) to Nanaimo (Departure Bay), South Vancouver (Tsawwassen)
to South Nanaimo (Duke Point) and South Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to Swartz Bay (near Victoria) (888) 223-3779 or
outside B.C. (250) 386-3431.
From Washington State
- M.V. Coho has vehicle and passenger service from Port Angeles WA to downtown Victoria B.C.
- Victoria Clipper has passenger-only ferry service from downtown Seattle to downtown Victoria B.C. (800) 888-2535.
BUS SERVICES Vancouver Island Area
- Tofino Bus Lines to Campbell River. (866) 986-3466.
- Island Link Bus has frequent service between Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo and Campbell River.
FAQ
Your ticket to Grazing at the Resort main event is your admission to an evening of food, wine, brews, music set in the beautiful world famous Painter’s Resort Lodge in Campbell River, BC.
You will receive a festival wine glass to use during the evening and a cedar tray for use and as a keepsake. Live entertainment includes Doc Fingers and special guests. We will also have on hand some very talented local artist Luke Blu Guthrie.
Gourmet canapes are provided by local chefs and purveyors; representing local restaurants showcasing culinary delights paired with both International and British Columbia wines, craft brews and cider.
Unfortunately the event is only for those of legal age 19+. For liquor licensing reasons, the safety of the little ones and optimum enjoyment for our guests, we do not allow children to this event.
Unfortunately, while we love our furry friends, the event does not allow dogs or pets to attend.
Yes there will be parking available for Resort Stay & Play tickets. As a courtesy to you for the nite, we are offering free Park & Ride service to/from Painter’s from Tyee Plaza (in front of the Visitor Information Center) during the event with scheduled service from 4:30pm to midnight on Saturday. After the event, shuttle back to the Tyee Plaza, park your car overnight for free and call one of our participating taxi companies; show the driver your ticket for a free cab ride home (within Campbell River city limits and from the Tyee Plaza only) .
The Park & Ride service is designed to ease the parking congestion at the Painter's Resort where there is limited parking and provide an easy central location for cab pickup service and a place to park your vehicle overnight.
Main Event Tickets are available thru the Tidemark Theatre.
Stay & Play and VIP Stay & Play Ticket packages are available thru Painter’s Resort.
Yes, there are a number of ways to volunteer for Grazing at the Resort. If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to info@crrotarywinefest.ca
Grazing the Resort is an indoor and outdoor event. Some of the event, such as music and some food vendors will be outside. Prepare for rain, with umbrellas, and hope for the best. Most of the event is indoors such as the wineries, breweries, and silent auction. You will want to walk cruise throughout the different areas.
Tickets to the event are non-refundable.
Stay & Play packages refund policy on cancellations are as follows:- Outside 14 days before the event will receive a full refund.
- Within 14 days but later than 48 hours before the event with be charged a 25% cancellation fee
- Within 48 hours of the event will not be refunded.
There will be free shuttle service from Tyee Plaza to Painter’s Resort and back during the evening. From Tyee Plaza there will be free taxi service within Campbell River city limits.
Partners & Sponsors
Our success is measured by the company we keep. Our partners, many of who have been with us from the beginning, are the foundation of this event.
PRESENTING AND PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR
Are you interested in getting involved in our events while promoting your business? We would love to work with you. Take a look at the different event sponsorship levels and let us know what you may be interested in.
Silent Auction Donations
< $300
- Program listing and acknowledgement
- Newspaper “thankyou” listing and acknowledgement
Friend Package
$300 or more
- Program listing with company logo or biz card on program
- Newspaper "thankyou" listing and acknowledgement
- Company logo on event Banner
Bronze Package
$500 or more
- 2 complimentary tickets (value $190)
- Program listing with company logo or biz card on program
- Newspaper Bronze sponsor "thankyou" with company logo
- Company logo on event Banner
- Company logo on Poster advertising (small sized)
Silver Package
1,000 or more
- 4 complimentary tickets (value $380)
- Program listing with company logo or biz card on program
- Newspaper Silver sponsor "thankyou" with company logo
- Company logo on event Banner
- Company logo on Poster advertising (medium sized)
- Company logo in all pre-event newspaper ads (6)
Gold Package
$2,000 or more
- 8 complimentary tickets (value $760)
- Program listing with company logo or biz card on program
- Newspaper Gold sponsor "thankyou" with company logo
- Company logo on event Banner
- Company logo on Poster advertising (large sized)
- Company logo in all pre-event newspaper ads (8)
- Photo op with guest Artist
Platinum Level
$5,000
- Exclusive Sponsor with naming rights to either the Granny Painter Room, Discovery Room, Marine Room, or the main Stage. (High visibility corporate Banner on display to room entrance)
- 8 VIP Tickets plus 4 Rooms and breakfast at Painter’s Lodge for the night of the event (Total Value in excess of $1,500)
- VIP Tickets include exclusive pre-event access with private VIP wine seminar and pre-public admission to event (no signing up, no line-ups)
- Program Listing (1st page) with Company logo (large) on program
- Newspaper Platinum Level "thankyou" with company logo
- Exclusive Company logo on event Banner
- Company logo on Poster Advertising (largest sized)
- Company logo in all pre-event newspaper ads (8)
- Company exclusive pre-event newspaper special (1)
- Photo op with Guest Artist
EVENT SPONSORS
If you would like to sponsor this event or would like your company’s name associated with the Wine, Brew & Blues Fest, take a look at our overall sponsorships. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
We look forward to working with you!
WINE, BREW OR FOOD
We are very excited about the Campbell River Wine, Brews and Blues Festival. We look forward to bringing a well-rounded and exciting representation of international wines and local craft brews and food offerings together for the Vancouver Island community to explore. If you are interested in participating and show casing your products, please email us and tell us about yourself. Thank you for your interest!
- Direct connection to Trade
- On-site sales
- Direct brand exposure
- Proven consumer brand retention
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