Top Southwestern US Food Festivals:

Austin Food + Wine Festival:

  • Official Site:  Austin Food + Wine
  • When:  April 
  • Location:  Austin, TX
  • Description:  All weekend long, indulge in artisanal food, wine, beer, and spirits from hundreds of purveyors.  Over 40 demos and tasting sessions stocked with kitchen secrets, war stories, and more — straight from the experts.  Mingle with the chefs, or throw on your apron and fire up a grill with the pros.  From an intimate kickoff dinner to taco duels and live music, get ready to extend the party into the night.

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen:

  • Official Site:   Food & Wine Classic Aspen
  • When:  June
  • Location:  Aspen, CO
  • Description:  Each year, the world's most accomplished winemakers, celebrity chefs, and culinary experts come together in one breathtaking setting.  Don't miss the opportunity to experience the pinnacle of good taste, mingle with stars, and enjoy a pleasure-packed weekend at the base of spectacular Aspen Mountain.

Taste of Vail:

  • Official Site:  Taste of Vail
  • When:  April
  • Location:  Vail, CO
  • Description:  Taste of Vail is a platform promoting the Vail lifestyle via the community's ever-evolving food and beverage assets.  It's the nation's premier spring food and wine festival held at iconic locations throughout North America's most popular mountain resort.  It showcases more than 30 of Vail's finest chefs and restaurateurs alongside the owners and winemakers from nearly 50 of the countries' top wineries.

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