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Are there any major food and wine festivals I can take my mother to for a Christmas present?

My mom loves to cook and absolutely loves the Food Network and Top Chef. I had this great idea to take her to the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival in April, 2011 for a great Christmas present this year. Unfortunately, all the events and packages are sold out! I’m trying to find something similar to take her to. The budget and location aren’t an issue, I just want her to have a great Christmas present because she really deserves the best! ANY ideas are appreciated, thank you!

Last year my husband, I and some friends attended the Finger Lakes “Deck the Halls” weekend on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail.
This year the dates are November 19-21, 2010 or December 3-5, 2010.
You begin at one winery where you receive a wreath made from grape vines and an ornament and a food pairing. After that, you visit other participating wineries where you recieve an ornament and a food pairing. You also receive a booklet with all the recipes from each of the wineries.
We live about an hour away so we attended only one day, but are thinking of doing the entire weekend this year.
You can stay at hotels in Geneva, NY or Watkins Glen, NY or at one of the many nice Bed & Breakfast along the Lake.
Info for this year’s event can be found here: http://www.senecalakewine.com/jc/content/view/127/147/

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