Cornucopia, Whistler’s yearly food and wine festival kicked off their 13th year tonight with a ”House Party” at the Whistler Conference Center.

Many local beer and wines were on offer along with some amazing cheeses and even local (Pemberton) Vodka.

We’re looking forward to taking in some events tomorrow and Saturday including everything from the Chef’s Challenge and the Chef’s Trip to the Farm, to Flatbreads & Wines along with Bubbles & Oceans at Araxi.

We got lucky this year and the mountain is opening early which will allow us to enjoy our first tracks of the season on Saturday before attending more festivities in the afternoon and evening.

It’s not too late to head on up for some food, wine, beer and snow at Cornucopia 2009. If you can’t make it though, we’ll have more information posted here throughout the weekend so be sure to check back.

Jennifer is on location in Whistler covering Cornucopia for Miss604.com this weekend.