Revel in delight at The Steamboat Food & Wine Festival this fall in Steamboat Springs. This popular event is back – and bigger & better than ever! Rooted in collaboration, Steamboat Food & Wine Festival pairs admired chefs not only with renowned winemakers, but with each other. Guests are fully engaged in the energy that emerges from their culinary fusion—captivated by the surprise of each great moment. With gourmet food samplings, wine tastings, world-renowned chefs & world-class offerings, this event is a no-miss while visiting Steamboat Springs this fall. Read on to learn the ethos of this spectacular event and see the schedule & line-up for all the lucky participants.
WHEN: October 1st – 4th, 2026
WHERE: Steamboat Springs, CO
TICKETS: On Sale Now!
The authentic character of Steamboat, CO, creates a setting where guests are immersed in thoughtfully curated experiences. Intentionally selected for their intimacy, the venues allow guests to be expertly guided toward personal revelations in taste. Steamboat Food & Wine Festival deepens that connection by helping understand each ingredient's story, from field to fork and vine to glass. It allows chefs to fully explore the nuances that influence flavor and guests to indulge in the fruits of their creations. Read on to learn more about this wine-derful event!
Thursday, October 1st 2026
A Perfect Pairing: Chocolate & Wine Seminar
EVENT TYPE: Seminar
DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026
TIME: 2–4pm
LOCATION: Elkstone Farm
Sunset Soiree Welcome Reception presented by Steamboat Ski Resort
EVENT TYPE: Signature Event
DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026
TIME: 5–7pm
LOCATION: Thunderhead Lodge
Culinary Collective Dinner
EVENT TYPE: Dinner
DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026
TIME: 6–9pm
LOCATION: Primrose
Alpenglow Dinner
EVENT TYPE: Dinner
DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026
TIME: 7–9pm
LOCATION: Hazie’s at Thunderhead Lodge
Local Harvest Dinner
EVENT TYPE: Dinner
DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2026
TIME: 7:30–10:00pm
LOCATION: Gravity Haus (White Rabbit Tavern)
Friday, October 2nd 2026
Fly Fishing
EVENT TYPE: Signature Experience
DATE: Friday, October 2, 2026
TIME: 8:00–1:00pm
LOCATION: Marabou Ranch
The Scenic Pour: Hike & Taste
EVENT TYPE: Signature Experience
DATE: Friday, October 2, 2026
TIME: 10:00–12:30pm
LOCATION: Marabou Ranch
What You Should be Drinking
EVENT TYPE: Seminar
DATE: Friday, October 2, 2026
TIME: 11:00am-12:30pm
LOCATION: Mountain Camp
Alpine Ascent Lunch
EVENT TYPE: Lunch
DATE: Friday, October 2, 2026
TIME: 11:15–2:30pm
LOCATION: Four Points Lodge
10-Year Vertical Tasting & Lunch
EVENT TYPE: Tasting & Lunch
DATE: Friday, October 2, 2026
TIME: 12-3:00pm
LOCATION: Yampa River Botanic Park
Beyond the Coasts: A New Frontier of American Wine
EVENT TYPE: Seminar
DATE: Friday, October 2, 2026
TIME: 1–3pm
LOCATION: The Range Food & Drink Hall
Caviar and Bubbles
EVENT TYPE: Seminar
DATE: Friday, October 2, 2026
TIME: 4:00–5:00pm
LOCATION: The Range Food & Drink Hall
Terroir to Table Dinner
EVENT TYPE: Dinner
DATE: Friday, October 2, 2026
TIME: 6–9pm
LOCATION: Elkstone Farm
Rhythm of the Ranch Dinner
EVENT TYPE: Dinner
DATE: Friday, October 2, 2026
TIME: 6:30–9:30pm
LOCATION: Marabou Ranch (Owners’ Lodge)
Elevated Expressions Dinner
EVENT TYPE: Dinner
DATE: Friday, October 2, 2026
TIME: 7–10pm
LOCATION: Undisclosed
Saturday, October 3rd 2026
Grand Tasting Early Entry
EVENT TYPE: Signature Experience
DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME: 1–5pm
LOCATION: Steamboat Square
Grand Tasting Reserve Bar
EVENT TYPE: Signature Experience
DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME: 1–5pm
LOCATION: Steamboat Square
Grand Tasting presented by Steamboat Ski Resort
EVENT TYPE: Signature Experience
DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME: 2–5pm
LOCATION: Steamboat Square
Nightcap: Fried Chicken & Bubbles
EVENT TYPE: Signature Experience
DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME: 7:30–10pm
LOCATION: Timber & Torch
STAY WITH STEAMBOAT LODGING COMPANY
After a day of culinary and wine exploration at The Steamboat Food & Wine Festival, there is nothing better than luxe accommodations like those found at the Steamboat Lodging Company.
All homes are set up with your ultimate comfort in mind. Get an amazing night's sleep on your bed fitted with deluxe linens, relax in your seating area, or simply step just outside and enjoy the spectacular views of the Yampa Valley...
