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Fall and Winter Events 2008-09
November 6, 2008 - January 1, 2009

The Westgate classic holiday traditions are observed with Scrumptious Thanksgiving feasts, Teddy Bear Teas, Christmas Eve and Day dinners and New Year's Eve revelry.

Season's Greetings and all good wishes for a prosperous New Year from the international staff at The Westgate!

Highlights of HolidayFest 2008 include:

 

Beaujolais Noveau
Friday, November 21 - 6:00 p.m. - Le Grand Café - $52 per person (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)
The Westgate presents a festive French tradition of celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau with California style and flair. Enjoy this French custom, when new wine is quaffed with much merriment and fanfare. Classic country French fare is paired with Georges du Boeuf Beaujolais Nouveau. Beaujolais Nouveau is produced from gamay grape in the Beaujolais region of France. The most popular “ Vin de primeur” fermented for just a few weeks, then officially released for sale on the 3rd Thursday of November.
Reservations: (619) 557-3655

Thanksgiving Gatherings at The Westgate
Thursday, November 27 - 11: 00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Le Fontainebleau - $65 per person, Children under 12 half off (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)
A charming dining experience for you, your family and friends to embrace the traditions of Thanksgiving. Enjoy all the offerings of a traditional Thanksgiving replete with all the trimmings, served by The Westgate Hotel's world-class service team.

Thursday, November 27 - 11: 00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Le Grand Café - $59 per person, Children under 12 half price (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)
Reservations: (619) 557-3655

Thanksgiving at Home with a Touch of Traditional Westgate Flavors
$129 for half a turkey with all the trimmings (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability); $249 for a whole turkey with all the trimmings (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)
A glorious way to enjoy a decadent Le Fontainebleau Thanksgiving dinner in your own home. Call ahead and let our chef prepare a memorable Thanksgiving meal for your friends and family.
Reservations: (619) 557-3655

Nutcracker Tree Lighting
Tuesday, December 2 - 6:00 p.m. – Grand Lobby - $39 per person, $20 children under 12 (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)
Experience a spectacle of lights as you enter the Grand Lobby where you will be greeted by a stately 14 foot tree decorated with nutcrackers and more than a thousand lights. Holiday revelers sample eggnog, spice mulled wine, hot cocoa, holiday cookies such as pumpkin spice, almond macaroons, chocolate truffles and other treats while listening to traditional holiday caroling. Enjoy a sneak preview of California's Ballet’s performance of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. It’s the Season of Giving! Please bring an unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots.
Reservations: (619) 557-3655

Teddy Bear Teas
December 6, 7, 12-14, 18-24 – Grand Lobby - 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. - $39 per person, $26 children under 12 (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)
Spend a magical afternoon with Santa Claus and one of his little elves and start your holiday tradition at the Westgate Hotel with our annual Teddy Bear Teas. Enjoy listening to the-all-time classic Christmas story narrated by none other than, Santa Claus himself. Children can also enjoy activities such as face painting and balloon art. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture these unforgettable moments. Be sure to inquire when you can meet the Nutcracker's Sugar Plum Fairy.
Reservations: (619) 557-3655

Celebrate Christmas at The Westgate
Wednesday, December 24 - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Le Fontainebleau - $129 per person with wine pairing (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)

Thursday, December 25 – 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Le Grand Café - $59 per person (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)

Thursday, December 25 – 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Buffet - Le Fontainebleau – $65 per person (Tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)
Celebrate the traditions of Christmas at The Westgate with your family and friends. Enjoy dinner at one of our award-winning restaurants or our sumptuous Christmas Day Buffet and let our staff make you feel at home on this glorious occasion.
Reservations: (619) 557-3655

New Year’s Celebrations at The Westgate
Wednesday, December 31 - 7:30 p.m. Champagne Reception in the Lobby – From 8:00 p.m. Dinner Reservation for Le Grand Café or Le Fontainebleau – 9:30 p.m. -1:00 a.m. - Versailles Ballroom live entertainment by Rhythm Express.

Le Grand Café:
$99 per person with midnight toast (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)
$129 per person with wine pairing and midnight toast (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)

Le Fontainebleau:
$185 per person with midnight toast (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)
$225 per person with wine pairing and midnight toast (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)

Begin your magical evening with a Champagne Reception at 7:30 p.m. followed by a sumptuous dinner in one of our award-winning restaurants. Celebrate with traditional New Year’s Eve party favors and a Champagne toast at midnight. Bring in the New Year and enjoy Live Entertainment and dancing by Rhythm Express at the Versailles Ballroom. $39 per person Entertainment only, includes champagne toast at midnight. (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability).
Reservations: (619) 557-3655.

New Year’s Day Brunch
Thursday, January 1 - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Le Fontainebleau – $65 per Adults, Children (under 12) half off (tax/gratuity additional. Subject to change/availability)
Reservations: (619) 557-3655.

All events are subject to change/availability. Charges are non-refundable; 48-hour cancellation policy applies. Programs may be cancelled w/out notice.

For additional information about, reservations or menus for any of these events, please call (619) 557-3655.

Revised: December 03, 2008 Return to Promotional Events page
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