Revel in delight at The Steamboat Food & Wine Festival this fall in Steamboat Springs. This popular event is back – and bigger & better than ever! With gourmet food tastings, 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.
Steamboat Food & Wine Festival is all about celebrating connections—connecting you to the chefs, the winemakers and the people who raise our food, and the connections we make through this intimate 4-day event,” said Nicole Jarman, founder of the festival. “We’ve brought together the very best flavors and the people who bring it all to life. Our team is excited to share this special experience we’ve crafted for our guests.
Steamboat Food & Wine Festival
September 28-October 1, 2023
“Steamboat Food & Wine Festival is your seat at the table of creation. Interact with renowned chefs in venues that are equal parts intimate and panoramic. Discover first-hand how the collaboration in, and origins of food and wine define the most luxurious of flavors.”
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Sunset Welcome Reception
4:30pm–7:00pm
Deck at Thunderhead Lodge
Welcome the weekend with a ride up the Steamboat Gondola in the gorgeous autumn afternoon. In Thunderhead Lodge, sip champagne and enjoy craft cocktails and delicious samplings alongside the weekend’s talent. Savor the golden hour of the September Sunset from 9,000 feet.
Cooking with Fire hosted by Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club
6:00pm–9:00pm
Alpine Mountain Ranch Owners Barn
Colorado native, Chef Matt Vawter gets back to his roots with the Cooking with Fire dinner. Guests will join Chef Matt for a one-of-a-kind dinner at the Alpine Mountain Ranch Owners’ Barn featuring a menu of open-flame prepared, mountain-raised ingredients.
Trending Toward the Exotic
7:30pm–10:30pm
Primrose
Chef Collin Kelley welcomes guests to Primrose for an open kitchen dining experience. Enjoy Southeast Asian-inspired plates paired with signature cocktails and wines selected by the ‘guy in the coat’ himself.
Friday, September 29, 2023
Morning Horseback Ride & Lunch: Wagyu, Whiskey & Wine
10:00am–1:30pm
Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch
A rustic and rooted afternoon at Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch, a wild game hunting ranch in Clark. Guests will horseback ride through the wildflower meadows followed by an open-air, seated lunch. Hosted by the Mythical Cowboy Skier himself, Ray Heid, enjoy cocktails around the fire, Colorado-raised beef burgers, wine and legends from the ranch.
Please note: Roundtrip transportation to/from the event is provided by Steamboat Food and Wine Festival and included in the purchase of this event ticket.
Lunch & Afternoon Horseback Ride: Wagyu, Whiskey & Wine
11:30am–3:00pm
Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch
A rustic and rooted afternoon at Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch, a wild game hunting ranch in Clark. Guests will enjoy an open-air, seated lunch. Hosted by the Mythical Cowboy Skier himself, Ray Heid, enjoy cocktails around the fire, Colorado-raised beef burgers, wine and legends from the ranch. Lunch is followed by a horseback ride through the wildflower meadows.
Please note: Roundtrip transportation to/from the event is provided by Steamboat Food and Wine Festival and included in the purchase of this event ticket.
Lunch: Wagyu, Whiskey & Wine
11:30am–1:30pm
Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch
A rustic and rooted afternoon at Del’s Triangle 3 Ranch, a wild game hunting ranch in Clark. Hosted by the Mythical Cowboy Skier himself, Ray Heid, enjoy cocktails around the fire, Colorado-raised beef burgers, wine and legends from the ranch.
Please note: Roundtrip transportation to/from the event is provided by Steamboat Food and Wine Festival and included in the purchase of this event ticket.
Bollicine! Italian Sparkling Seminar
10:00am–11:00am
Jace Romick Gallery
Join Italian wine ambassador and educator, Scott Thomas as he takes you beyond prosecco to the wealth of knowledge behind Italian sparkling wine. Taste your way through Italy to determine how method and region determine the variety in texture, flavor and sweetness.
Beyond the Cocktail Umbrella Seminar
11:00am–12:30pm
Standard Gallery
A cocktail classification with more history than most people know. Join mixologist Mark Stanford for the ins and outs of tiki cocktail creation, how tiki has inspired other cocktail ideations and what you need to make them at home.
Wines From The Alps to The Dolomites Seminar
12:30pm–1:30pm
Jace Romick Gallery
The hills of Northern Italy are not a forgiving landscape for winemaking, but that is exactly the price high-altitude winemakers are willing to pay for the bold flavors of their wines. Sommelier Scott Thomas leads this seminar, where guests can taste the difference the added time, expense and effort make in perfecting wine from the Alps to the Dolomites.
There’s Always Amaro Seminar
1:30pm–3:00pm
Standard Gallery
Though the centerpiece to classic and inventive cocktails alike, the world of aperitif and digestif is a mystery to just about everyone. Join Mixologist Mark Stanford for a seminar on how the right (and more importantly, the wrong) amaro can define the evening. Learn how they elevate a cocktail and when to drink them on their own.
Old Fashioned: A Style Beyond the Cocktail Seminar
4:00pm–5:30pm
Haus of CuCu
The popular seminar is back! Join Mixologist Mark Stanford as he throws out everything you’ve ever learned about the classic cocktail. He’ll share the methodology of the Old Fashioned as a style for all.
Traditional Innovation
6:00pm–900pm
Marabou Ranch
James Beard Semifinalist Chef Michael Diaz de Leon of Brutø Denver collaborates with Chef Joe Campbell of Bésame, Yampa Valley Kitchen and Mambo to create an inspired creation that pairs traditional Latin American influences, seasonal, conscious ingredients and boundless flavors. Set on the “Ranch on the River” at Marabou’s River House Mountain Lodge, this dinner is intimate and quintessential to a Colorado Evening in autumn.
Please note: Roundtrip transportation to/from the event is provided by Steamboat Food and Wine Festival and included in the purchase of this event ticket.
The Tables That Connect Us hosted by Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club
6:30pm–9:30pm
Alpine Mountain Ranch Owners’ Lodge
Seated in the distinct Alpine Mountain Ranch Owners’ Club, this dinner celebrates how food and drink connect us. This dinner is created by groundbreaking, award-winning chefs in the industry headed by Fruition’s Alex Seidel, for a menu that illustrates the effect food and comfort can have on culture and community.
Creative Influences
7:00pm–10:00pm
Jace Gallery
Slow Food USA Chef Paul C. Reilly is joined by James Beard Foundation Semifinalist, Chef Jeff Fournier for a dinner for the senses. Placed in Jace Romick Gallery, in the center of iconic downtown Steamboat, the evening’s menu interacts with beautiful works of art and music to illustrate how sensational stimulants enhance the perception of taste.
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Guided Fishing and Sipping on the Elk River
9:00am–1:00pm
Elk River
This event is a unique and exclusive experience for guests, with only four tickets available in total. Guests start their day at the Marabou Ranch Owners Lodge, where you will gear up for an exclusive fly fishing session on a private section of the renowned Elk River. Private guides will instruct on casting and catching trophy trout in the freestone river. Then, return to the Owners Lodge for a wine tasting with Jon Schlegel, the host and founder of Attimo.
East Coast v. West Coast Oyster Surf War
11:00am–12:00pm
Steamboat Square Stage
Which coast has better oysters? Answer the age-old question for yourself with a side-by-side oyster sample from the San Francisco Bay and the Damariscotta River. Of course, to truly find the answer, pair the oysters with rieslings from the Willamette Valley and Finger Lakes region.
Tequila, Agave & Mezcal 101
12:30pm–1:30pm
Steamboat Square Stage
Mixologist Mark Stanford leads this crash course on everything Agave. From its rich history and defining culture, whatever you think you know about tequila and its smoky sister, mezcal will be reimagined by the afternoon. Participants in this seminar will receive early check-in to the Grand Tasting.
Grand Tasting
1:00pm–5:00pm
Torian Plum Lawn
Taste your way through over 100 wines and spirits in the spectacular mountainside setting of Steamboat Resort. Connect with the chefs participating in the collaboration dinners and engage in one of our curated demonstrations at the demo stage.
Elevated Pour
1:00pm–5:00pm
Grand Tasting
Take the Grand Tasting experience to another level with unlimited access to the Reserve Wine Bar. Savor full pours of hand-selected vintages in an exclusive Steamboat Food & Wine Festival wine glass.
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Yampa Street Brunch
11:00am–1:00pm
Yampa Street
The only way to toast a truly-memorable weekend is by gathering around the table one last time. Enjoy mimosas, bloody marys and other Sunday libations spread across Yampa Street and bid adieu until next year.
TASTE OF THE UNEXPECTED
“There is a connection we share through food and drink. As the centerpiece of human essence, it brings us together.” – unknown
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.
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.
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.
Where To Stay
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… book your stay with us today!
