When the snow melts in Aspen, it’s time for the premier culinary event of the year, the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen. The three-day event draws celebrity chefs such as Carla Hall, Gail Simmons, Martha Stewart and more, plus renowned winemakers and epicurean insiders as well as everyday food lovers! The event includes cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, panels led by food and wine experts and much more. Whether you’re a fan of Food and Wine Magazine, a specific celebrity chef or cooking show, or just a foodie, the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen is a must-attend event!
Attendees have the opportunity to choose from over 40 cooking demonstrations and wine seminars led by celebrity chefs and wine experts, such as Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Kwame Onwuachi, Leslie Sbrocco, and Carlton McCoy, as well as a chance to sample outstanding wines, food, spirits, and beers in the Grand Tasting Pavilion from around the world.
The Food and Wine Classic in Aspen takes place at various locations within Aspen, Colorado. Wine/cocktail tasting seminars and cooking demonstrations take place in hotels and tents with in the city parks in Aspen, and the Grand Tasting Pavilion is in Wagner Park in the center of Aspen.
While there is no RVing at the various sites where Food and Wine Classic events take place, there are some RV parks in Aspen as well as in the beautiful neighboring communities. Some of the RV parks to choose from include:
Don’t own an RV? It’s still possible to experience the beauty of Colorado and the fun of the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen in the most comfortable and stress-free accommodations possible! Rent an RV from RVshare in your hometown and travel to the festival, or pick one up upon arrival in Colorado, hitting some of your favorite National Parks along the way!
Hotels
If staying in a hotel is a better option for your travel plans, there are plenty to choose from. Some nearby downtown Aspen hotels include:
From Denver: Take I-70 W to CO-82 in Glenwood Springs. Take exit 116 from I-70 W. Follow CO-82 to W Hopkins Ave.
From Colorado Springs: Follow US-24 W, CO-9 N and I-70 W to CO-82 E in Glenwood Springs. Take exit 116 from I-70 W.
The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen is currently sold out. Please click here to be added to the waitlist. Should additional passes become available, they will contact you.
Please check back often for event updates. Information on a new Food & Wine Classic Virtual program will be shared in Summer 2024.
Delicious, world class food, celebrity sightings, food and wine education, all in the beautiful backdrop of Aspen. It’s a must-attend summer event, and not much could make it better – except traveling there in a comfortable RV! Imagine returning from events to a fully stocked kitchen, a private bathroom and cozy bed. With an RV rental from RVshare, all that and more is possible.
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