We are excited to showcase talented chefs, passionate winemakers, and culinary experts! 

An annual epicurean celebration that brings world-class chefs, winemakers, brewers, distillers, sommeliers, and spirits experts together.

Schedule of Events:

9:00am - 11:00am - Foraging Hike: Alpine Harvest

Guided by Amanda Ellis, an expert forager, you’ll explore the high alpine meadows of Crested Butte and discover edible plants, herbs, and mushrooms, gaining insight into their culinary uses and health benefits. Along the way, enjoy the serene surroundings and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts.

What to Bring: Comfortable hiking shoes, a water bottle, and a notebook (if you’d like to take notes!).

11:00am - 1:00pm - Hidden Gems of the Mediterranean Vineyards

Explore the rich and diverse wine regions of Southern Italy in this captivating seminar with Tre Gerbitz. From the sun-drenched vineyards of Campania and Puglia to the rolling hills of Calabria and Basilicata, this seminar will introduce you to the distinctive flavors and grape varieties that define the wines of these regions.

Location: Elk Avenue Prime 226 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224

12:00pm - 3:00pm - Agave Spirits Institute Intro Course

The Agave Spirits Institute's mission is to educate in the history, tradition, and sensory tasting of agave spirits. Designed for amateurs and professionals alike, the Introductory Course from the Agave Spirits Institute is intended to open your window into the vast and diverse world of agave spirits. We’ll learn the basics of how to taste like a spirits sommelier, learning how to identify aromas, flavors, and overall quality. Over the course of 2.5 hours, we’ll explore six different agave spirits, each one with a unique history, production, and taste. You’ll leave this course with the tools to better appreciate agave spirits, and an urge to keep exploring these vast and diverse drinks.

Location: Center for the Arts 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO 81224

1:00pm - 3:00pm - Tablas Creek: the Journey to Becoming the World’s First Regenerative Organic Certified Vineyard

Tablas Creek has been a pioneer of the American Rhone movement since the Haas and Perrin families chose Paso Robles for their Chateauneuf-du-Pape-inspired project in 1989. But over the last 35 years they have become farming pioneers as well. They began by farming organically, incorporated Biodynamic techniques early on, and in 2020 became the world’s first Regenerative Organic Certified vineyard. In this seminar, second-generation proprietor Jason Haas will take you through a vertical tasting of six vintages of Tablas Creek’s flagship blend Esprit de Tablas, from their first-ever 2000 to the newly-released 2022, and use those wines to share the journey the vineyard has made in its farming, its advocacy, and its impact on grapegrowing and winemaking in California and beyond.

Location: BruHaus 223 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224

2:00pm - 4:00pm - An Inside Look at Mount Etna, Italy’s Most Dynamic Terroir for Wine

In this tasting and wine education seminar, writer and photojournalist Kevin Day will tell us the story of Sicily’s Mount Etna, and how Europe’s most active volcano became the epicenter of Italy’s most dynamic wine scene. Through the uniques stories of four celebrated producers and their wines, we’ll learn about how the volcano’s unique soil, climate, culture and history can all be understood through its brilliant, shape-shifting white and red wines.

Location: Elk Avenue Prime 226 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224

3:00pm - 5:00pm - High Desert Wines of Argentina

Journey to the breathtaking high-altitude vineyards of Argentina in this immersive wine seminar led by Aaron Tomcak. Explore how the extreme elevations, sun-drenched days, and cool Andean nights shape the country’s most expressive wines. From the bold, structured Malbecs of Mendoza to the aromatic Torrontés of Salta, we’ll dive into the unique terroir, winemaking traditions, and innovative producers defining Argentina’s high desert wine regions.

Location: Wooden Nickel 222 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224

5:00pm - 8:00pm - Bar Takeover: Honky Tonk Happy Hour with Banville

Location: Wooden Nickel 222 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224

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