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Food & Wine Classic in Aspen Returns for 43rd Year
The iconic culinary festival will feature over 60 chefs and 150 food and drink purveyors.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 3:01pm
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The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado is set to return June 19-21 for its 43rd year, featuring a lineup of over 60 culinary stars and more than 80 cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, panel discussions, and spirits tastings. The weekend will also include five Grand Tastings where attendees can sample food and drinks from 150+ winemakers, chefs, distillers, and hospitality groups.
Why it matters
The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen is one of the most prestigious and long-running culinary festivals in the United States, drawing top chefs, winemakers, and food and beverage brands from around the country. The event's return signals a continued recovery for the events and hospitality industry after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The details
The 43rd annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen will take place June 19-21 and feature an expanded lineup of programming compared to recent years. In addition to the signature Grand Tastings, the festival will host over 60 culinary stars for cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, panel discussions, and spirits tastings. The event will also feature a refreshed trade program from American Express and Resy.
- The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen will return June 19-21, 2026.
The players
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
An iconic annual culinary festival held in Aspen, Colorado that features top chefs, winemakers, and food and beverage brands.
American Express
A financial services company that is a sponsor of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.
Resy
A restaurant reservation platform that is a sponsor of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.
The takeaway
The return of the iconic Food & Wine Classic in Aspen signals a continued recovery for the events and hospitality industry after the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival's expanded programming and lineup of culinary talent will draw food and wine enthusiasts from around the country to experience the best of what Aspen has to offer.
