Festival Entertainment
Epcot: September 28 - November 11, 2007

Explore marketplaces featuring regional foods, wines, and beers. There are activities and exhibits for all ages that offer great fun and flavors for the entire family.

Visit the hub for all Festival information at the Wonders of Life Pavilion, featuring the Festival Wine Shop, a champagne and wine bar, and the official book signing location for celebrity chefs and authors. Explore the Festival Merchandise Shop featuring marvelous merchandise including Disney Gift Cards, a handy way to pay for so much fun at the Festival!

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SPECIAL EXHIBITS
Stroll along the promenade and visit the countries and regions of the world. Learn from cultural exhibits and demonstrations that give insights into the people and tastes of these remarkable places.

• Festival Welcome Center
  Visit the hub for all Festival information at the Wonders of Life Pavilion, featuring the Festival Wine Shop, a champagne and wine bar, and the official book signing location for celebrity chefs and authors. Explore the Festival Merchandise Shop featuring marvelous merchandise including Disney Gift Cards, a handy way to pay for so much fun at the Festival!
• Oklahoma 1907-2007
  This year, Oklahoma is celebrating 100 years of statehood! Discover its unique history and extraordinary future when you step into this experience featuring activities for the entire family. Enjoy Chuck Wagon and Native American cooking demonstrations, listen to Native American storytellers, and indulge the youngsters in activities in an authentic tipi.
• The Pearville Fair
  Visit this slice of Americana where pears take center stage. Celebrate one of the most important crops from the great Northwest at a traditional county fair. The variety, flavor, diversity and nutritional importance of pears are presented in a series of activities that are designed to engage and enlighten guests of all ages.
• 10 Day Regional Experiences
     Michoacán, Mexico – October 5 - October 14
     Puglia, Italy – October 19 - October 28
     The Greek Wine Bar Island – October 26-November 4
     Visit the Greek Island Wine Bar to sample over 12 wines for sale by the glass.
     Greek wine is experiencing a Renaissance... the country boasts an incredible
     range of indigenous grape varietals and today they are being used to make
     world-class wines.
• Twinings Tea Bar
  Step into the Twinings Garden to discover the rich history of Twinings tea. A selection of refreshing iced teas is available for purchase from the iced tea bar. Be sure to visit the Tea Caddy to take home your favorite teas and gifts.
• Turkey Welcomes You
  Step into the wonders of Turkey and visit the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul and the famous Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia. Enjoy daily complimentary culinary demonstrations with Turkish chefs and learn the art of making traditional coffee. The Grand Bazaar features traditional Turkish crafts, selected food products and wine, and daily presentations by Turkish artisans.
• Peru
  Celebrate the land of the Incas! Indulge in the flavor of Peru and learn about one of the Seven Wonders of the World; Machu Picchu. Observe Lima's best chefs preparing authentic Peruvian specialties, visit with native artists and visit a shop for Peruvian textiles and hand-carved gourds Complimentary culinary demonstrations daily.
• Australia: Discover Down Under
  Purchase an Aussie Walkabout Passport and join a tasting tour of four major wine regions. Enjoy a wine and beer tasting bar and quench your outback thirst. The Birdsville Provisions shop is the place to browse for amusing Aussie souvenirs and serious wines by the bottle.
• Dominican Republic
  Discover gastronomy, crafts and music from the tropical paradise of the Dominican Republic. This sun drenched island is a treasured destination for Caribbean cuisine, true sugar cane rum, amber fauna and the Meringue. Enjoy daily culinary demonstrations from The Caribbean Kitchen and entertainment by authentic Meringue dancers. Discover the art of crafting amber jewelry and relax with a rum cocktail available for purchase at the Sugar Cane Bar.
• Andes Mountain Wine Bar – featuring Argentina and Chile
  Discover some of the best wines from both sides of the Andes mountain range in South America. Over 20 wines will be available for sale by the glass. Don't miss this stop on your Promenade adventures!
• The American Wine Adventure – featuring the Napa Valley and New York wine regions
  Explore the regional expressions from the East and West coast wine regions in the United States. Purchase wines by the glass for a comparative tasting of different varietals.
• The History of Beer in America
  Learn the history of beer in the New World and the awesome art and science of brewing. Complimentary seminars daily at 12:30, 1:15, 2:45, 4:15, 5:15, and 6:30p.m.
• International Beers of the World
  Complimentary seminars daily.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACES
Take a culinary trip through the World Showcase. Tempt yourself at each marketplace with appetizer-sized portions which average $2.00-$4.00. Savor the flavor with recommended beverage pairings from over 25 countries and regions.

Africa    South Africa    Morocco Asia    China    India    Japan Eastern Europe    Poland    Turkey Continental Europe    France    Ireland    Greece    Italy    Spain    Germany

Latin America    Mexico    Chile    Argentina    Peru North America    Canada    United States    Hops & Barley Market    Oklahoma    Great Beers of the World Pacific Rim    New Zealand    Australia Caribbean    Dominican Republic

FUN FOR FAMILIES
Tantalize the taste buds of younger family members with fantastic events and exhibits that bring fun to the table. Children of all ages will enjoy these interactive showcases that will give your food fans an appetite to learn.

• Junior Chef Program:
  Children create delicious treats and savor the taste of their creations at the Junior Chef program. Kids take center-stage as they make scrumptious chocolate chip cookies!
• Behind the Seeds Greenhouse Tour
  Bring the entire family for a backstage tour of The Land greenhouses and fish farm. Sample a greenhouse vegetable, release ladybugs, and feed the fish, too! Get close-up views of giant fruits, good bugs, and alligators — and take home ideas for growing your own gardens!
• Kidcot Fun Stops
  Visit over 14 locations and enjoy a special activity just for children!
• Pearville Fair
  Visit this slice of Americana where pears take center stage. Celebrate one of the most important crops from the great Northwest at a traditional county fair. Discover the variety, flavor, diversity and nutritional importance of pears in a series of activities that are designed to engage and enlighten guests of all ages.
• Oklahoma 1907-2007
  This year, Oklahoma is celebrating 100 years of statehood! Explore its unique history and extraordinary future when you step into this experience featuring activities for the entire family. Enjoy Chuck Wagon and Native American cooking demonstrations, listen to Native American storytellers, and indulge the youngsters in activities in an authentic tipi.

PLEASE NOTE:
All appearances, presentations, and events are subject to change.
Theme park admission is required.

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