Yosemite Events at The Ahwahnee

Yosemite Special Events

Combine culture and fine-dining with the natural splendor of Yosemite.  We have a stellar line-up of annual events that will delight your senses and tickle your tastebuds.

Vintners' Holidays

Select Dates November 2 - December 4, 2008

Vintners' Holiday Wine-tasting and seminars

Wine tasting, seminars, the opportunity to meet celebrated wine-makers, and a specially-designed gala Vintners’ dinner finale, are all a part of our annual Vintners’ Holidays Celebration.  We have eight sessions in order to accommodate a wide variety of schedules.  Join us for this extraordinary event here in Yosemite.

Bracebridge Dinner

Select Dates December 15 - 26, 2008

Theatrics at the Bracebridge Dinner Banquet

Treat yourself to a seven-course banquet, and become part of the history of The Ahwahnee as we transform the dining hall into a 17th century English manor for your entertainment and culinary delight.

New Year's Eve

December 31, 2008

The Ahwahnee decorated in snow

What better setting to welcome the New Year, than Yosemite?  Celebrate New Year's with us at any one of three unique venues.

Chefs' Holidays

Select Dates January 11 - February 5, 2009

Fine dining at Chefs Holidays

Yosemite welcomes acclaimed chefs for a gala event of cooking demonstrations, behind the scene kitchen tours and, of course, exquisite dining.  In 2008, Yosemite was proud to host three of the eight chefs competing to become the Next American Iron Chef on TV.  More chefs of this high caliber will be coming to Yosemite in 2009.  We'll be updating information on this site as we get it.

Heritage Holidays

Session 1: March 1-3, 2009 & Session 2: March 4-5, 2009

Heritage Holidays costumes

Celebrate the glamour and style of the early years of The Ahwahnee, with events that range from fashion shows to dance performances, and a chance to show off your own vintage flair at the Grand Ball.

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