RV Rentals at Food and Wine Classic in Aspen

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

The main event of the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen is the Grand Tasting, located at a large pavilion at Wagner Park. This tasting room will be open four times throughout the full three days to check out. Other activities include cooking demonstrations and beverage seminars, which take place in the mornings and afternoons each day. For those with Trade & Gives Passes, private grand tastings are also available to try new beverages in an intimate setting.

ON-SITE AMENITIES

Security will be on-site at all of the events during the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen. Since the events are held at city parks, all of the amenities of those parks will be available for guests to use, including restrooms, drinking fountains, and outdoor seating.

LOCATION

The events of the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen take place at multiple city parks. The main park for events is Wagner Park.

Wagner Park

350 E Durant Ave

Aspen, CO 81611

RVING AT THE EVENT

While there is no camping available right at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, there are plenty of campgrounds to check out in and around Aspen. Additional campgrounds can be found in the Greater Denver area.

Here are some of the RV campgrounds we recommend:

• Difficult Campground is found on the outskirts of Aspen, and it can accommodate most RVs. While there are no hookups at this campground, there are vault toilets, food storage lockers, trash collection, fire pits with grills, picnic tables, and water spigots. RVs over 35 feet long are only able to access the campground via Aspen, not over Independence Pass.

• The Carbondale/Crystal River KOA Holiday is a great campground for those who want to enjoy full hookups while they camp for the Food and Wine Classic. At this campground, there is a pool, a golf course, and free Wi-Fi. There are also 24 RV sites that tend to fill up fast, so be sure to make a reservation far in advance for the week of the Classic.

• Lost Man Campground has 10 primitive sites in the woods that have fire pits with grills and picnic tables. Vault toilets are also available, and there aren’t any hookups for RVs. This is a great campground for those who enjoy hiking as there is access to trails within the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness right across the road from all of the campsites.

Here are some tips to follow when you camp for the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen:

• Note that some campgrounds in Aspen accept reservations while others give out campsites on a first-come, first-served basis. If you can, try to make a reservation for your stay at least a month in advance since campgrounds can fill up quickly in the summer. If you cannot, be sure to show up at the campground of your choice a day or two before the Classic begins.

• If you plan to stay at a campground without hookups, consider bringing a generator. With a generator, you can power your camping equipment temporarily, making your stay more comfortable.

• If you plan on bringing pets to your campsite, be sure to follow your campground’s pet policies. Most campgrounds allow pets but require them to be leashed at all times. Some campgrounds also prohibit pets from being left alone at your camper, so be sure to have someone stay back at camp while you visit the Food and Wine Classic.

• If you plan on drinking at the Classic, be sure to have a designated driver to get back to your campsite safely. You may also be able to use a ride-share program in Aspen for travel.

WHERE TO STAY

Aside from the campgrounds in Aspen, there are additional hotels that can accommodate you during the Food and Wine Classic.

• Limelight Aspen is a hotel located across the street from Wagner Park, which is where some of the main events of the Classic are held. This hotel is also within walking distance of the Aspen Mountain ski lifts and the Aspen Art Museum. A restaurant is located on the first floor, called The Lounge.

• The Mountain Chalet Aspen is next to Wagner Park, too, and it’s part of the St. Regis Aspen Resort. The hotel has been open since 1954, and it’s near the Ski & Snowboard School and the Silver Queen Gondola. Amenities of the hotel include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

• The Residence Hotel is another hotel downtown that is housed in a Victorian-era building. Featured at the hotel is free Wi-Fi, a golf course on-site, and free parking. This hotel is also great for those traveling with pets as they are allowed, and some rooms come with partial kitchens.

HOW TO GET THERE

To get to Wagner Park from the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, take CO-82 East into the city. Turn right on North 7th Street and then left onto West Main Street. Turn right onto South Aspen Street and then left onto East Durant Avenue. The park will be on the left.

PARKING

Parking at all of the Food and Wine Classic locations is free for participants with a pass.

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets are available online, and passes range in price, starting at $2,950 for a consumer pass. There are also passes for trade professionals and Food & Wine Gives Passes, which are exclusive passes that double as charitable donations.

WRAP UP

Foodies from all over come to the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen to enjoy three days full of food, beverages, and education. Head to the event if you’d like to learn from expert chefs and mixologists, and stay for daily tastings in the Grand Tastings pavilion. When you stay in your RV near Aspen, you can also take time to explore local hiking trails. For more updates about the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, check out the event’s Facebook page.

Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .

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