News Here's Your Front Row Seat to the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen — Live Come celebrate the 41st Food & Wine Classic in Aspen with us! By Karla Alindahao Karla Alindahao Karla is a lifestyle journalist with more than 20 years of experience in food, drink and travel coverage. She has worked at Vogue, The New York Observer, Women's Health, and Tatler Philippines — among other publications. She is also a founding judge at the Los Angeles Spirits Awards. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 18, 2024 In 1983, a group of local entrepreneurs banded together to kick off the Aspen/Snowmass International Wine Classic, aiming to enliven the sluggish shoulder season with a blast of epicurean excitement. More than 300 food and wine devotees, from winemakers to chefs and gourmet enthusiasts, descended upon the breathtaking mountain town nestled 7,908 feet above sea level. Fast forward to 1986, and Food & Wine swooped in as the festival’s title sponsor, bringing in luminary heavyweights like cookbook author Marion Cunningham and culinary maestros Bradley Ogden and Hubert Keller. Nearly four decades later, the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen stands tall as the pinnacle of culinary festivals — an exclusive gathering of the crème de la crème in hospitality and cuisine. For those who can’t make it to the 41st Food & Wine Classic in Aspen this June, feast your eyes on some of the dynamic chef and restaurateur interviews, innovative cooking and cocktail demonstrations, and thought-provoking panels at the most influential culinary event in the world. This year’s festival features three days of seminars and tastings, and a smorgasbord of world-class epicurean talent, including David Chang, Marcus Samuelsson, Maneet Chauhan, Tom Colicchio, Tiffanie Barriere, and Andrew Zimmern — as well as Top Chef host Kristen Kish and a panel of Season 21’s contestants. In addition, there will be more than 50 wine, food, beer, and spirits brands in the Grand Tasting Pavilion, which has long been the centerpiece of the weekend. As always, philanthropy is an important part of the event’s DNA — a portion of net proceeds will be donated to Food & Wine’s charity partners, No Kid Hungry and Southern Smoke Foundation. And be sure to save room for more in late September when the inaugural Food & Wine Classic comes to Charleston, South Carolina for a three day festival of delicious bites, thoughtful seminars, and impressive demonstrations. Why You Should Never Have Indigestion After Eating Mexican Food How to Use Fruit in Savory Dishes Like Chef Stephanie Izard Look for This Animal on a Wine Label for Great Value The Best Cooking Tips We Learned at the 2024 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen Yes, You Should Absolutely Chill Your Red Wine — Here’s Why The Rise and Fall of Pilsner, the Original Pale Lager Why the 'Family Meal' of Beers Pairs With Everything Coffee Expert Nick Cho Explains Coffee Styles, Roasts, and Why It's Important to Just Drink What You Like 19 of the Best Sustainably Farmed Wines to Drink Now Cook Caramel With Confidence With These Tips From Claudia Fleming and Karen DeMasco Marcus Samuelsson and Fariyal Abdullahi Share 4 Essential Ingredients of Ethiopian Food Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence Spills His Secrets to Grilling Greatness 5 Pro Tips for Hosting a Mystery Wine Tasting To Make Fresh Pasta by Hand, You’ll Need Flour, Eggs, and Time Pairing Cocktails With Indian Food Is Easy — Just Ask Maneet Chauhan Maneet Chauhan Spills the Biggest Misconception About Cooking Competition Shows A Case for Why Sparkling Wine Pairs with Everything Studies Show Music Impacts How Wine Tastes 16 Chillable Red Wines for Summer Sipping How to Navigate the Brunch Drink Menu Like a Pro How Gregory Gourdet Upgrades His Grill Game with Spice Rubs, Marinades, and Glazes What Makes Burgundy Wine Worth the Price? Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit