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2025 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen has long been the gold standard for culinary festivals across America. In its 42nd year, it promises to deliver an experience that is not just about tasting great food and beverages but also about learning and innovation in the culinary space. Scheduled for June 20-22, 2025, this three-day festival is an unmissable occasion for food enthusiasts, chefs, and anyone passionate about culinary arts.

Event Highlights

This year’s festival will feature a plethora of exciting events, including 80 cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, and spirits tastings. Attendees will enjoy five Grand Tastings where they can sample dishes, drinks, and ingredients from over 150 winemakers and chefs. Registration for these seminars opens on April 1, and it is expected that many sessions will fill up quickly due to high demand.

Featured Chefs

The lineup of talent is nothing short of stellar, with well-known names like Padma Lakshmi, Ayesha Curry, and Tyler Florence leading the way. First-time presenters include Martin Yan, exploring the joy of noodles, and Mawa McQueen, who will collaborate with returning chef Shota Nakajima for a special breakfast sandwich showdown. Other amazing talent on display will include Kwame Onwuachi, Nancy Silverton, and Maneet Chauhan, among others.

Unique Programming

The 2025 Food & Wine Classic aims to focus heavily on innovation, with themes that highlight the latest trends in food and drink. Sessions like “Superpowered Pantry Secret Ingredients” by Tiffany Derry, and “Mex-Italian: Two Incredible World Cuisines Collide” by Claudette Zepeda, promise to offer attendees fresh inspiration in the kitchen. In addition, the podcast Tinfoil Swans, hosted by Kat Kinsman, will have live recordings featuring intimate discussions with culinary influencers.

Expanding Beverage Seminars

The beverage programming this year is particularly diverse, boasting over 50 seminars. Focused on both traditional favorites and innovative pairings, topics will range from “The Future of Wine is Female” to challenging matches like “Sake vs. Wine: The Ultimate Showdown.” Presented by wine experts like June Rodil and Monica Samuels, these seminars promise to expand your knowledge and introduce you to new and exciting drink options.

The Grand Tasting Pavilion

One of the highlights will be the Grand Tasting Pavilion, which features two unique areas specifically highlighting Rising Talents and the Food & Wine Best New Chefs. This aspect allows attendees to not only taste but also engage with the chefs who are making waves in the culinary community. Also included will be the Food & Wine The Wine Bar pop-up activation, showcasing various products, favorite drinks, and recipes featured in Food & Wine magazine.

Philanthropic Initiatives

In addition to the culinary excitement, the 2025 Food & Wine Classic is committed to giving back. As part of its Food & Wine Gives initiative, the festival is supporting important causes such as the Southern Smoke Foundation, which assists food and beverage workers facing crises, and No Kid Hungry, a national campaign aimed at eradicating childhood hunger.

Overall, the Food & Wine Classic promises to be an unforgettable experience for all its attendees. Be sure to secure your tickets early! For complete festival programming and additional information, visit classic.foodandwine.com.

Don't miss this iconic celebration of culinary arts in beautiful Aspen!