Rick Bayless at Sunset Celebration Weekend 2011

Celebration Weekend 2011 welcomed 18,000 fans who attended the event and watched the pages of the magazine come to life. Chase Sapphire card holders used reward points in exchange for special activities such as a private Meet & Greet with Sunset editors, featured Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless, access to a VIP Lounge, and more.

Sunset

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Chase Sapphire presents Rick Bayless

Chase Sapphire sponsored Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless at Celebration Weekend 2011.

2 /8 Photo by E. Spencer Toy/Sunset Publishing

Look under your chair

Lucky members of the audience were treated to Chase Sapphire goodie bags.

3 /8 Photo by Kevin Berne

Rick's signature recipe

Rick Bayless demonstrates how to make the perfect guacamole at Celebration Weekend.

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Culinary Adventures

Rick Bayless discusses his culinary adventures with Chase Sapphire cardholders.

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Classic ceviche

Rick Bayless made his famous ceviche on the Cooking Stage at Celebration Weekend.

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A treat for Chase Sapphire cardholders

Rick Bayless poses for photos with fans after his meet-and-greet.

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Meeting Sunset editors

Sunset Editor in Chief Katie Tamony meets with Chase Sapphire cardholders before Celebration Weekend 2011.

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A signature Celebration Weekend event

Wine Seminars were held four times each day, sponsored by Chase Sapphire.