Flamenco dancer Bonnie Stewart and guitar player Gerardo Alcala entertained guests at the wine reception.

HSBC's Bill Crawford and wife Marilyn (left) were happy to host judges Phil Reimer and golfer Gail Graham at their table.

CKNW Radio and Mojo AM 730 personality Kevin Hayes is the voice of the fireworks, acting as MC for all four nights.

Escorting the judges safely down to their seats after dinner were RCMP members Al Lawson (left) and Owen "Rusty" Rusticus.

"Spirit of Vancouver" campaign leader Carole Taylor and her husband, former Vancouver Mayor Art Philips, had great seats near the railing.

David Tunnicliffe, seen here with wife Karen, is the senior vice president managing the main branch of HSBC here in Vancouver.

Lawyer Julian Kenney had nothing but praise for wife Linda's new organic food business which turned out to be a great dinner conversation.

Arlene Martin and husband Steve are no strangers to North Shore kids. She is vice principal of Braemar school while he is a counsellor at Windsor.

Sitting at the Save-on-Foods table was general manager of operations Darrell Jones and wife Elizabeth.

North Van's Nick and Julie Desmarais dined on crab cakes, Spanish style salmon and chocolate cake. Now that's living.

Judges Tracy Anderson (left), from Rock 101, and Jill Krop, Global TV news anchor, would later decide which country would be the winner.