events & tickets

Barley & Grapes is where the best in Montana Craft Brewing meets the pinnacle of Oregon's Willamette Valley Winemaking!  Hosted by Brewmaster Jeremiah Johnson and his namesake brewery, along with the team from the award-winning Cristom Vineyards, this tasting event will also feature a special Oregon-inspired culinary presentation by Blackstar Executive Chef Katie Haynes.  During the event you will learn about craft brewing,and  Oregon's unique terroir, grapes and legendary winemaking traditions in the Willamette Valley, while noshing on an amazing pairing menu to complement each wine and beer selection.

Join us for an extraordinary 7-course Alpine-inspired culinary adventure at the historic Hellroaring Saloon on Big Mountain, paired with seven 90+ rated wines produced from Chilean and Argentinian grapes grown exclusively at high altitudes.  Pairings courtesy of Geo Vino. Limited to 50 people.

Buon appetito!  VIVA ITALIA is a multi-course journey through the tastes and terroir of Italy with world-renowned Chef Todd English, in collaboration with Abruzzo Executive Chef Jeremy Grossman.  Enjoy a cocktail hour aperitif before you sit and dine on handmade Italian pastas and elegant dishes representing the finest Italian cooking traditions, all paired with an exclusive wine list from renowned importer Indigenous Selections, curated by Sommelier Fabio Longano and drawing from the vineyards of La Spinetta, Santa Barbara and Cocito.

Join us for the ultimate Sunday Funday and rosé all day!  Huck's Place is hosting an "ultra brunch" with a 6-course feast to tickle all the senses, and the renowned Whispering Angel rosé and a custom mimosa bar with fresh-pressed cold juices to wash it all down. Highlights of the menu include Maine lobster, maple-glazed pork belly, brulee french toast, Copper River salmon lox, bison tartare, amberjack ceviche, and quail!

Join Chef Todd English, Chef Michael Tolomeo and the festival team for a Champagne & Caviar toast to close out the Festival at the Summit House, at the top of Whitefish Mountain Resort.  Take a scenic chairlift ride up to the top, and sample amazing caviar from CALVISIUS and magnums of champagne from André Clouet.  This is the IG moment, meet-the-chefs, live your best life FOMO experience of the Festival and the fitting way to celebrate all of the Flathead Valley with views for miles!  Lift ticket, champagne and caviar all included, only 50 tickets available!