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.

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!

Join us at the legendary HELLROARING SALOON on Big Mountain for an extraordinary 6-course Alpine-inspired culinary adventure, paired with eatraordinary wines from grapes grown exclusively at high altitudes.  This event is limited to 35 people so act fast!

Experience Montana’s finest native ingredients and cuisine at the exclusive "FARM & FORAGED TO TABLE" dinner under the skies at Haskill Creek Farms. Curated by Montana native Chef Michael Tolomeo of The Veritas Chef, this five-course feast showcases local flavors and wild-foraged ingredients from native SKT tribal lands, local orchards, ranches and farms - a true celebration of the flavors of the land and waters of Montana.

Join Chef Bob Valaika—the Nobu-trained founder of Shabu Park City—as he joins forces with the celebrated Indah Sushi team for an extraordinary Dual Omakase Dinner. This exclusive collaboration will showcase a true "omakase" 6-course guided tasting experience, as the Chefs create and present the dishes you will enjoy based on their signature style, artistry and mastery of Japanese cuisine. All paired with a world-class selection of premium sake and wines to ensure an unforgettable balance of flavor and craft.  Only 40 seats available!

Join us for the ULTRA BRUNCH Closing Party, a decadent Sunday celebration. Savor unique brunch dishes from Huck’s Place, Genesis Kitchen, Black River Caviar, Indah Sushi, Region Sauvage, Mama Ev’s, The Spot, Boards & Pours, and Bella La Crema,  paired with bottomless Aperol Spritzes, a Tito’s Bloody Mary Bar, champagne and wine, and dance to a top local DJ.