Kira Rogers
Director
Kira started the festival in 2003. She oversees all areas of the festival. An event designer, communications expert, graphic designer, writer and lover of fine things, she enjoys quality food and wine, the beach and her family. Her favourite meals are spaghetti puttanesca, beef tenderloin with chanterelles, and pommes frites.
Eli Blake
Team Merlot
Eli conceived the idea for Tofino Food and Wine Festival. His vision for the festival, combined with 20 years of experience in hospitality gives him a fine eye for the details of Grazing in the Gardens and the shape of the festival. Eli is always looking to check out new food adventures and explore ways to be involved in the local food scene. A wood turner, writer and recreational athlete, Eli enjoys farmers markets, gardening and the beach.
Jenna Rogers
Team Pinot Noir
Jenna’s sharp eye and natural sense of style have been with the festival since the beginning. She is a consultant for the festival in all areas. Her experience in the Victoria art scene and work in marketing and print brings valuable energy to the festival. An artist, communications expert, designer and fashionista, she enjoys art shows, live music, great food and wine and her cat, Olive. Her favourite food is cupcakes.
Stephanie Hughes
Team Shiraz
The festival is honored to have had Stephanie as the first feature artist for the poster, in 2003. Working in her community to establish Community Gardens and Greenhouse Projects, she is a true leader who cares about food and where it comes from. An artist, professional arborist and remote community coordinator, she enjoys the beach, the rainforest, her family and friends.
Miranda Moore
Team Viognier
Miranda Moore is a natural concierge, with extensive experience in the hospitality industry and a love of food and wine that has made her a fixture at the Festival since 2007. Miranda’s vivacious personality is paired nicely with her sincere desire to ensure that all her guests experience the best of the Festival and the Grazing in the Gardens event. “I’m spoiled daily by Tofino’s amazing culinary offerings,” she says. “The food, the wine… the popcorn with truffle oil! And I love to let others in on our secret.” If you’re a return visitor to the Gardens this year, you already know to navigate towards Miranda’s hearty laughter, because that’s where the good times are at!
Hayden Harvey
Team Cabernet
Hayden is another Tofino Wine Festival original. A multi-talented Artist, Jewellery Designer and Kayak Guide she infuses her longtime love of the West Coast into everything she touches and shares this gentle passion with everyone she meets. She enjoys drinking wine on deserted beaches with the people she loves. Her favourite dinner is dark chocolate with tequila.
