Balloons through a wine glass as seen at the first Sunset Wine Dinner.
  Sunset Wine Dinner
Friday July 29, 2011
on the grounds of the Citrus Classic Balloon Festival


Enjoy one of the most unique al fresco dining experiences in Ventura County. With delicious cuisine, wine, live music, a beautiful setting and illuminated, tethered hot air balloons, the Sunset Wine Dinner offers unforgettable memories with friends, clients and family on the grounds of the Fourth Annual Citrus Classic Balloon Festival. New in ‘11! Welcome Wine Service, Reserved Seating, Express Check-In

ADVANCE PURCHASE REQUIRED
NO DINNER TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE DURING THE CITRUS CLASSIC

Ticket Types
Note any mobility limitations


2009 Sunset Wine Dinner Video
Sunset Wine Dinner Flier


Catering Provided by DJ's Catering of Ventura

Enjoying dinner and wine while waiting for the Evening Balloon Glow

Catch up with friends and family,
entertain clients, or just celebrate summer!

Menu

Gourmet Field Greens Salad
with chopped tomato, cranberry
raisins, crumbled gorgonzola
lightly tossed with balsamic vinagrette

Grilled Sirloin Tri Tip Beef
with creamed horseradish, fresh salsa

Grilled Chicken Provencal
artichoke hearts, tomatoes, herbs in delicate champagne cream sauce

* Grilled Salmon
served with vibrant citrus salsa *substitute entrée available at $3 additional charge

Pasta Marguerita
tagliatelli pasta with fresh tomato, basil and parmesan cheese

Grilled Vegetable Medley
Asparagus, Zucchini, Tomatoes
& Summer Squash

Roasted Red Bud Potatoes

Hearth Baked Rolls

Dinner Wines—3 Glasses per Guest

Assorted Desserts
Assorted Petite Pastries, Lemon Bars Fudge Brownie Bites, Fruit Tartlets, Boysenberry Cheesecake Bars
Brickle Blondie Bars

Limoncello Tasting
by Ventura Limoncello Company

Lemonade, Iced Tea,
Iced Water & Coffee Service

 

Dinner Program

5:00 pm Welcome – Festival Gates Open
Live music welcomes dinner guests. Stroll the festival grounds and browse unique arts, crafts, balloon souvenirs and wine tasting pavilion in the scenic setting.

6:00 pm Sunset Wine Dinner Commences
Plated salads are served tableside, followed by buffet-service dinner.

7:30 pm Assorted Desserts & Limoncello Tasting
At sunset, dessert and coffee are served. Limoncello tastings are presented personally by James Carling, President & Owner of Ventura Limoncello Company. This refreshing liquor is crafted 100% from locally grown lemons.

8:00* pm Evening Glow with Hot Air Balloons*
As hot air balloons inflate and illuminate against the scenic backdrop, dinner guests enjoy the view from their seats, or exit the dinner area to get closer to the balloons.

9:00 pm Dinner Concludes
AfterGlow Lounge, live music and other festival attractions remain available until 11:00 p.m. when gates close.

NOTE: Exact timing of Glow is dependent on weather conditions.

Dinner limited to 600 guests. $60 pp includes dinner, desserts, standard beverages, 3 glasses of wine, 1 limoncello tasting, entry into festival. Advance reservations required. Payment upon reservation due to limited availability. Separate tables of 8 or VIP/Corporate tables of 10 available. Click Reservations to finalize on-line or by fax.

Click to download Sunset Wine Dinner Flier

Click Reservations to finalize on-line or by fax.

 
Citrus Classic Balloon Festival | July 30 - 31, 2010 | citrusclassic@aol.com | (805) 525-2057