Main Stage Schedule

Saturday, September 8th

Noon - Wine Sippin' Music with Philip Bray

1:00pm -

A GOOD NATURED RIOT 

It's difficult to find the right words to describe A Good Natured Riot, but that dosn't stop their legions of fans from coming out to see them. These five acoustic musicians have come from all over the map - geographically and musically - to create a truly inspired sound. Some have described their it as folk-funk. Some say it's "ecleticgrass" infused with some jazzy soul. But all seem to agree: it's a lot of fun.

The band performs with a variety of musical instruments - from guitars and fiddles to dobro and even a washboard to add to the fun. Punctuated by tight harmonies and percussive textures, A Good Natured Riot has found a unique groove all their own. To figure out your own description, you'll just have to experience them for yourself.

3:30pm -

 

 

Sunday, September 9th

1:00pm-3:00pm

DAVID BACH

 

 

 

4:00pm - 6:00pm 

GOURMET LIVE SCHEDULE* 

CHEF BO PALKER
VINIFERA RESTAURANT
1:30pm - Cooking with Chef Palker
Come join us while Chef Bo Palker from Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro in Reston, VA divuldges into his best chef secrets! You don't want to miss this all star chef as he teaches you all his tips and tricks. Don't forget to have dinner after the show at Vinifera and to check out their awesome wine list!

ELEVEN COURSES PRIVATE CHEFS
JIM BENSON
www.elevencourses.com
Join Jim as he cooks up some fun and tasty treats that will wow your guests when you make them at home. Don't miss out on this standout cooking demo!

 

Something Italian with your wine?...........Do you love meatballs? Join us at this year’s Great Grapes! Meatball Cooking Competition as 3 different chefs compete for the title of Best Meatball. If you are one of the first 50 people seated in the Gourmet Live Pavilion you will be able to judge the contest and choose your favorite meatball in the People’s Choice Award. We will also have members of the press present to pick the Judge’s Choice Award. Don’t miss the chance to see these chefs battle it out at the Great Grapes! Meatball Cooking Competition!

MARIA LIBERATI
THE BASIC ART OF ITALIAN COOKING
Celebrity Chef/Award Winning Author Maria Liberati will be bringing  The Basic Art of Italian Cooking from her bestselling cookbook series  to Gourmet Live. Maria will be on stage doing  cooking demos of recipes from the book series and signing copies of her latest  Award winning book The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions-winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Follow Maria at her Award wining blog at www.marialiberati.com