Colorado Wine Festivals

Beaver Creek FOOD & WINE Weekend

Jan. 26-28, 2012

2012 starts off with the First Annual Beaver Creek FOOD & WINE Weekend!

FOOD & WINE magazine has teamed up with Beaver Creek Resort to sponsor a three day celebration of wine and food, Jan. 26-28, 2012. Celebrity chefs join local chefs in the preparation of culinary treats and expertly paired wines at a number of resort restaurants and spas. Sommelier and journalist Anthony Giglio, the author of FOOD & WINE'S Wine Guide 2009 and 2010, will host wine seminars.

The weekend begins with the Meet the Chefs Reception on Thursday and other highlights include the Guided Snowshoe and Luncheon, First Tracks Ski Breakfast, wine seminars and cooking classes. Saturday evening's Grand Tasting is the crescendo of all of the incredible chefs and foods prepared and shared in this winter setting. Here is the complete schedule!

Individual event ticket prices range from $75 for après-ski and seminar events to the ultimate VIP Culinary Events package for $936 which includes not only daily event tickets but also an exclusive cooking class with celebrity chef Tim Love.

Lodging packages may be booked online. All lodging packages must be booked by Jan. 15, 2012 and packages are based upon availability.

Beaver Creek is located in the central Rocky Mountains of Colorado, just 120 miles west of Denver and just 20 miles east of Eagle off of Interstate 70. Located in the heart of Colorado's central Rocky Mountain Range, you'll find it is very easy to access Beaver Creek by air or land.

Copper Uncorked Winter Wine Festival

Feb. 10-12

Another 1st for 2012, the Copper Uncorked Winter Wine Festival is a celebration of fine wine, food and winter recreational activities that organizers have dubbed "the most attitude-free wine and food festival in the Colorado Rockies!"

The festival kicks off with a Colorado Farm-to-Table Winemakers dinner hosted by Creekside Cellars on Friday, February 10th. Saturday events include: a Bloody Mary Bar, a Burger & Wine Challenge, Grand Cru Beer Seminar, a Wine & Chocolate Seminar, and the Grand Taste Of Copper.

Early Bird Ski Access will be available to Copper Uncorked Ticket holders at 8:15am Saturday and Sunday.

A number of ticket packages are available for individual events or an all-inclusive VIP package. Lodging options are NOT included in any of the festival ticket packages.

Copper is one of Summit County's largest ski areas with over 2,400 skiable acres and averages 280" of snowfall during their ski season. Copper has something for all ages and abilities.They have the best terrain parks and pipe in Colorado.

New England Clambake: Red Wine and Seafood

February 23, 2012

The Volunteers of America Guild presents Red Wine & Seafood for the 17th year. Proceeds benefit the women and children of Brandon Center, the Guild's shelter for women and their children who are homeless or escaping domestic violence. Sumptuous seafood offerings from McCormick's Fish House & Bar...perfectly paired wines from Southern Wine & Spirits... great jazz...a fun crowd...and a fabulous silent auction...no wonder Red Wine & Seafood is a sellout every year! Held in the Oxford Hotel on Wazee in Denver.

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Wine Festival of Colorado Springs

March 9-12, 2012

This annual two day event, featuring the wines of Napa Valley, has been held for 21 years and includes seminars, a grand tasting, a gourmet wine dinner and a live auction to benefit the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.

Events are held throughout the Colorado Springs area including: The Broadmoor, Garden of the Gods Club, and Café 36 at the Fine Arts Center. Reservations are required for all events, except for the Grand Tasting, where walk-ins are welcomed.

A number of special guests from various Napa Valley wine interests will be in attendance.

Tickets range from $30 for seminars to $125 for the dinner on Saturday night. Lodging options are NOT included in any of the ticket packages.

Taste of Vail

April 5-7, 2012

This is the 22nd year for Colorado's premier spring food and wine festival. Events are held at venues throughout Vail Resort and include an après-ski tasting, mountaintop picnic, and grand tasting and auction.

The festival begins in the Vail Village with the 8th Annual Colorado Lamb Cook-Off and Apres Ski Tasting at 3:30 PM on April 5th. You will be able to sample an array of lamb dishes, courtesy of the Vail Valley's finest chefs and the Colorado Lamb Board. And, Taste of Vail's participating wineries will be showcasing a wide array of varietal wines.

Friday and Saturday feature Slide, Sip & Sample from 9:00 am -12:00 pm on Vail Mountain. This is a 3 hour guided ski with a Vail Resorts ski instructor and a Taste of Vail chef, winemaker, or sommelier.

Another Friday highlight is the Mountaintop Picnic on the top of Vail Mountain (10,350 feet above sea level). After a spectacular gondola ride, enjoy this spectacular venue while a small army of highly acclaimed Vail Valley chefs prepare a gourmet feast between 12:30 and 2:30 PM.

The Annual Grand Tasting and Auction will be held Saturday from 7 to 12 p.m. This is the festival's premier event featuring fare from all of the Taste of Vail's wineries and restaurants. The evening includes the Taste of Vail's Auction.

Tickets range from $75 for the après-ski tasting to $135 for the mountaintop picnic, to $495 for the 2012 Festival Pass. Lodging is NOT included in any of the ticket packages.

Denver Art Museum Uncorked Wine Tasting & Auction

April 20 - 21, 2012

The twelfth annual DAM Uncorked Wine Tasting, presented by Applejack Wine & Spirits, is a festive evening for anyone who enjoys and appreciates wine. Enjoy more than 300 wines from vintners around the world, helpful tasting guides and delicious hors d'oeuvres at this annual fundraising event.

Members always get the best price--join today and save $35 per ticket for the Wine Tasting. Buy two member Tasting tickets, and your dual or family level membership is paid for! $90 DAM members, $125 nonmembers, $45 for designated drivers. Tasting tickets include general admission to the museum on Friday, April 20, during regular museum hours.

Beat the crowd! First Taste begins at 5 pm, providing early access to all the wines. First Taste tickets are available for an additional $35 per person.

Uncorked Dinner & Auction on April 21, 2012.

The DAM Uncorked Dinner & Auction offers an evening of fine dining and exceptional wines, highlighted by both live and silent auctions featuring unique travel packages, exceptionally rare bottles of wine, exclusive access to private art collections, and other extraordinary items. New this year - bid on fantastic artworks from artists connected to the DAM in the Salon du Musée featured section of the silent auction.

Join us as we honor the Duncan Family for their many years of dedication and support of the Denver Art Museum and DAM Uncorked. Sally and Ray Duncan, Renée and Michael Duncan and Leanne and Kevin Duncan have made a number of transformational gifts to the Denver Art Museum and consistently offer their support in a multitude of ways, sharing their time and thoughts with the museum for all its fundraising endeavors. The museum is grateful for the unwavering support of the Duncans, and we invite you to join us in celebrating their support of the Denver Art Museum.

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Tables and Tickets
$300 Individual seat
$3,000 Table for 10 (limited availability)
$6,000 Corporate table for 10

A variety of sponsorship levels are also available.

Space is extremely limited, and this event sold out very early last year. Early reservations are highly recommended and can be made by contacting Gravely Wilson at gwilson@denverartmuseum.org or 720-913-2763.

Taste of Pearl

April 22, 2012

Local Boulder chefs and restaurants pair with Colorado wineries to serve samples of fine food and wine in many of the shops and galleries along the world famous Pearl Street Mall. Benefits Emergency Family Assistance Assoc. An unforgettable afternoon exploring Boulder's tantalizing culinary arts scene! The event along Pearl Street Mall will involve 15 restaurants / wineries and 15 boutiques / galleries.

Tickets are available NOW. This event will sell out!

Wine, Women & Chocolate

April 26, 2012

The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce hosts the second annual Wine, Women and Chocolate festival from 5:30 - 8:30 PM. The event includes: wine tasting, chocolate sampling, appetizers and music.Slightly used purses, scarves and jewelry will be for sale. This year's event will be held at the Dove House.

Wine Tasting provided by:

Augustina's Winery
Cottonwood Cellars
Settembre Cellars
Spero Winery

Chocolate Sampling provided by:

Krigelking Confections
NM Chocolate
Nova Monda Cacao & Chocolate
Sias for Sweets

Appetizers will be provided by local businesses.

You may register here.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of Broomfield Inc. Annual Wine Tasting

April 26, 2012

Sample delicious wines, gourmet appetizers, imported and decadent desserts while mingling with old friends, new friends and supporters of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of Broomfield. Enjoy live music and bid on exciting silent auction items! All proceeds benefit F.R.I.E.N.D.S. of Broomfield.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at The Miramonte Lodge in Broomfield. Tickets $50 per person.

F.R.I.E.N.D.S: Fun, Recreation, Inclusive Experiences, Networking, Discovering the Spirit! The mission of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is to enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by creating opportunities for participation in every aspect of community life.

For tickets or information, call FRIENDS at 303-404-0123 or email info@friendsofbroomfield.org

Barrel Into Spring

April 28-29, 2012

The Grand Valley Winery Association hosts the 2012 "Barrel Into Spring" Wine Tasting. Highlights of this event include behind the scenes winery and vineyard tours at eight wineries, gourmet meals, tasting of wines that are not readily available to the general public, and barrel sampling of wines paired with specialty foods.

GVWA wineries offer a 15% discount on wines to event participants during the barrel tastings.

Also scheduled is a Grand Valley winemakers' dinner at the Chateau at Two Rivers Winery on Friday April 27, 2012. The reception starts at 6:00pm with dinner at 7:00pm. The price per person is $87.50. Proceeds after expenses will be donated to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado.

You can register for "Barrel Into Spring 2012" online or by calling Two Rivers Winery: Phone: (970) 255-1471

Durango Wine Experience

May 3 - 5, 2012

This is the 6th three day festival of educational seminars, wine dinners and unique tastings in downtown Durango.. Hundreds of wineries, artisan spirits and craft beers are featured. The "Walk-About Durango" is the signature, multi-location, tasting event on Friday. Top local chefs and wineries from around the world are featured at Grand Tasting on Saturday.Durango is the perfect environment for a wine event.

The first Winemaker Dinner is set for 7 PM Thursday, "Walk-About-Durango" will run from 3 - 6:30 PM Friday, and the Grand Tasting will be held from 3:30 - 6:30 PM under festival tents in the First National Bank parking lot. The Grand Tasting features hundreds of fine wines, craft beers, artisan spirits and a dozen local restaurants to sample. Details for many of the other events are yet to be finalized.

Information on tickets and lodging packages are not yet available. Stay up to date by joining their mailing list!

Montrose Wine and Food Festival

May 10-12, 2012

The festival includes wine and food seminars, a grand tasting, outdoor events, live music, and dancing. Complete details on the 2012 Festival have not yet been released. But some of what we know are:

Thurs­day, May 10 - Spon­sor Din­ner (more details com­ing soon!)

Fri­day, May 11 - Dine Out Mon­trose fol­lowed by Disco at Turn of the Cen­tury (ticket and other details com­ing soon)

Sat­ur­day, May 12 - Grand Tast­ing on the Green, Mon­trose Pavil­lion. (more details com­ing soon!)

Barrel Into Spring

May 19-20, 2012

The Grand Valley Winery Association hosts the 2012 "Barrel Into Spring" Wine Tasting. Highlights of this event include behind the scenes winery and vineyard tours at eight wineries, gourmet meals, tasting of wines that are not readily available to the general public, and barrel sampling of wines paired with specialty foods.

GVWA wineries offer a 15% discount on wines to event participants during the barrel tastings.

You can register for "Barrel Into Spring 2012" online or by calling Two Rivers Winery: Phone: (970) 255-1471

Colorado Corks and Cuisine

May 24, 2012

Featuring Colorado Wineries from Denver to the Western Slope! Bring your appetite, because Denver's finest caterers will be showing off their talent. New to the event this year will be local artisans - you'll be able to peruse and purchase amazing photography, paintings, and jewelry!

Four Mile Historic Park hosts the Festival.

This year more wine, more food, beer, and even art to peruse or purchase!

Admission is $30 and reservations are encouraged (720)865-0815.

Colorado Urban Winefest - Denver

June 9, 2012

Colorado Urban Winefest sets up in a new location, Sculpture Park in front of the Denver Center for Performing Arts. It will feature more than 40 wineries; free wine education including an interactive wine wheel, roving wine experts and a sommelier shootout; food trucks and more. It's the marquee event of Colorado Wine Week. Noon-6 p.m. June 9 at Sculpture Park in Denver.

Hosted by CAVE (Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology).

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FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen

June 15-17, 2012

Aspen, Colorado/New York, NY (December 7, 2011) - FOOD & WINE will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen on June 15 - 17, 2012 with a line-up of new events and the greatest number of chefs and winemakers to be gathered at this event. Together, epicurean masters,Mario Batali, Giada DeLaurentiis, Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, Tom Colicchio, Danny Meyer,Jacques Pépin, Michael Symon, Ming Tsai and many more will lead more than 80 cooking seminars and demonstrations.

For 5,000 attendees, the three-day weekend brings the FOOD & WINE brand to life through cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, interactive seminars, panel discussions, tasting events and the famed Grand Tasting Pavilion - all set at 8,000 feet in glamorous Aspen, Colorado.
Tickets are $1,125 before March 15, 2012 and $1,225 thereafter.

FOOD & WINE donates two percent of the net proceeds from all FOOD & WINE Classic tickets sold to Grow for Good, benefiting Wholesome Wave Foundation. Grow for Good is FOOD & WINE's national initiative dedicated to supporting local farms and encouraging sustainable agriculture.

Highlights from this year's line-up include:
- Gail Simmons and Tom Colicchio Top Chef: Salty & Sweet
- Mario Batali's Italian Sunday Supper
- Meatless Mondays with Michael Symon
- Sizzling Skillets with Emeril Lagasse
- Brilliance of Bordeaux with Paul Grieco
- Cooking Demonstration with the winner of Top Chef: Texas (Season 9)
- Return of the famous Classic Cook-Off

Attendees will be treated to special 30th anniversary events and new programming this year, including a hands-on knife skills seminar presented by Sur La Table; a butchering demonstration, a 5K charity run, an anniversary party, and a late-night dessert bash. More details of all the 30th anniversary events and tickets will be announced over the next few months.

For the complete schedule click here.

Telluride Wine Festival

June 27th - July 1st, 2012

Telluride Wine Festival is Colorado's oldest wine festival,featuring fantastic wines, spirits & food, plus some of your favorite chefs and sommeliers!

This year's events include:
- A cooking demonstration and a lunch by Chef Aaron Sanchez,
- A Celebration of Colorado - sample the best Colorado wine, spirits and food,
- A cooking demo with Gabe Thompson and Master Sommelier Joe Campanale,
- The Grand Tasting - With hundreds of wines, incredible appetizers, insightful winemakers,
- The Toast of Telluride - a walking tasting tour around Telluride stopping at some of Telluride's finest businesses, studios, and galleries!

Many ticket packages are available.

Keystone Wine and Jazz Festival

July 14th-15th, 2012

River Run at Keystone, Colorado braids hundreds of wines into a picturesque piazza of wine seminars and deluxe jazz ensembles. Kindle a sashay into your step with a sophisticated, weekend affair in the heart of Keystone. Learn about different regions and the delicate nuance of flavors that evolve the finest vineyard blends. Enrich your knowledge by attending the wine seminars and discover which wines and foods harmonize with your favorite selections.

Enjoy live music from national Jazz musicians including Hazel Miller, Elan Trotman & Lin Rountree, Dotsero along with the Bryan Savage Band and Louis Colaiannia. See the full schedule here.

New for 2012 a Friday night Mountaintop Reserve Tasting hosted at the top of the River Run Gondola.

Various ticket packages are available.

Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival

July 19-21, 2012

One of Colorado's most charming mountain towns hosts another wine and food festival. Striving to create a wine and culinary festival that complements the array of amazing offerings in The Town of Crested Butte and the Town of Mount Crested Butte, this festival is the perfect excuse to visit this scenic and captivating area.

Throughout the weekend, a series of official wine seminars hosted by sommeliers and wine makers will be presented. Topics will include Red Wines for Summer, Old World v New World, and a very special reserve tasting will be scheduled.

Once again, the Crested Butte Food & Wine Festival will feature the Celebrity Chef Tour benefiting the James Beard Foundation at this year's event. The evenings, hosted by Chef Eric Jaeger of the Crested Butte Mountain Resorts, will feature an incredible multi-course dinner prepared by Guest Celebrity Chefs.

The Grand Tasting signature event will be held at the base of the world-class Crested Butte Mountain Resort on Saturday, July 21 from 4-7 PM. It will showcase more than 250 wines from around the world and a selection of light hors d'oeuvres.

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Castle Rock Wine Fest

July 21, 2012

The Castle Rock Wine Fest is one of 5 venues chosen to present 25 of Colorado's top wineries this year. These wineries and winemakers, who are revitalizing a Colorado tradition, will be showcasing their wine selections. Most of these wineries are small, family-owned estates that have earned a well-deserved reputation for creating a wide variety of premium wines.

Also, this year's event will again see wine seminars & demonstrations, artisans/lifestyle vendors, entertainment and delicious cuisine, all included in the price of your ticket.

Grand Tasting: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Steamboat Wine Festival

August 2-5, 2012

For the 7th year, Steamboat, Colorado brings together more than 100 wineries, food artisans, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally made products in an event that includes a Wine on the Mountain kickoff celebration at the top of the gondola on Thursday, Stroll of Steamboat Grand Tasting on Friday, Toast of Steamboat Grand Tasting on Saturday, wine and food seminars, and wine dinners. Whether you are a full-fledged foodie or an emerging gourmand, you are sure to find more than one event to whet your appetite - there is something for everyone.

Breathtaking views, fabulous wines, heavy apps, one-on-one time with your favorite winery, and music make the Wine on the Mountain Kickoff Celebration the talk of the weekend. The fun begins at 5 PM top of the gondola - Thunderhead.

The Stroll route in downtown Steamboat takes Friday attendees across downtown and along the beautiful Yampa River to mingle, shop, and enjoy wine. Beginning at 4pm, each Stroll stop offers a different variety of wines and delicious culinary samples, allowing patrons to familiarize themselves with the many restaurants and retailers Steamboat has to offer.

The grand finale of the weekend, The Toast is an impressive gathering of domestic and international wines, premium beer and spirits, gourmet food purveyors, and live music. The event sits at the base of the mountain at beautiful Gondola Square between 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Historically, tickets for many of the main events sell out, so you are advised to purchase your tickets early!

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Vino & Notes

August 4, 2012

A Jazz, Food & Wine Festival in Woodland Park, Colorado from 12:00 NOON to 6:00PM at the base of Pikes Peak in Memorial Park Woodland Park, CO. Tastings from 20 wineries from all over Colorado. $25 with discounts for military. Price includes commemorative wine glass.

The Festival music lineup has not yet been announced. And, the wine, food & vendors are still being recruited.

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Highlands Ranch Art Festival Wine Tasting

August 4-5, 2012

The Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association holds a wine tasting in conjunction with their Arts Festival on Saturday 8/4 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Taste refreshing wines from Highlands Wine Seller as you browse beautiful art from local artists. Enjoy delicious appetizers.Proceed benefit the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund.

The Arts Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday this year, August 4 & 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Town Center North, 1100 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive, Highlands Ranch. The HRCAA Arts Festival is a juried show featuring local artists. Children will be entertained with face painting, and more. Attendees may browse one-of-a-kind fine art and fine crafts while listening to live music. Evan Sherlock, a local artist, will return to produce chalk artwork right on the square. Chalk will also be available for children to try their well. Watch his art take shape throughout the weekend. There is no charge to attend the festival. Wine will be offered by the glass both days.

Online registration is not currently available for ticketed events. To purchase tickets, visit any HRCA recreation center or call 303-471-8859. Tickets will be available at the door, if not sold out.

Telluride Festival of the Arts

August 17-19, 2012.

The 2012 Telluride Festival of the Arts will once again delight food, wine and art lovers alike. Culinary enthusiasts and fine art aficionados come together to share a common passion for food, art and entertainment.

The Telluride Festival of the Arts is an annual weekend-long, culinary and visual arts event held in Mountain Village. Produced by the nationally renowned Cherry Creek Arts Festival, the Telluride Festival of the Arts hosts national and regional professional visual artists from across the United States in a one-of-a-kind outdoor exhibition nestled in a box canyon surrounded by the majestic 13,000ft peaks of San Juan Mountains.

Highlights of the festival include the signature Grand Tasting and a nationally juried art show featuring artists in 13 different media categories including: ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, graphics and printmaking, jewelry, metal-works, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and wood. The art show is free admission. At the signature Grand Tasting, patrons enjoy the remarkable tastes of local restaurants, breweries, fine wineries and spirits for an evening of culinary and social celebration!

The detailed schedule for this year's event has not yet been released.
Lodging packages for this year's event have not yet been finalized.

Bootstraps Western Winefest

August 18, 2012

For more than 60 years Bootstraps Inc. has been providing scholarships and interest free loans to Colorado students from the Conifer / Evergreen area. The Western Winefest is a major fundraiser for Bootstraps.

The outdoor wine tasting festival will take place in Evergreen at the El Pinal Rodeo Grounds under the beautiful Colorado sky. The festival will feature 20 of Colorado's best wineries as well as food from local restaurants and wine-related items available for purchase.

Included in the admission price is a complimentary tasting glass, samples from the participating wineries and entertainment. Wine will also be available for purchase by the glass and the bottle.

The festival is preceded by Winemaker Dinners at Aspen Peak Cellars on August 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM ($65) and Creekside Cellars on August 15, 2012 at 6:30 PM ($75).

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Mesa Verde Country Food, Wine, & Art Festival

August 24 - 26

Staged against the backdrop of the Mesa Verde, the Mesa Verde Country® Food, Wine and Art Festival in Cortez, Colorado features wine tasting from some of Colorado's finest wineries, including local vintners.

A perfect accompaniment to food, wine and art is, of course, music and the Festival provides great musical entertainment, with local musicians adding unique musical flavor to the food, wine, and art.

Scheduled events include a Winemakers' Dinner on Friday; wine tasting, music, art and food in Cortez City Park on Saturday; and, Guy Drew Vineyards open house on Sunday.

There are many fine places to lodge in Mesa Verde Country®.

Breckenridge Wine & Spirits Festival

September 2-5, 2012

The Breckenridge Wine Festival is presented by the Breckenridge Festival of Film. This event benefits the Breckenridge Festival of Film and the Summit Foundation in conjunction with the Great Rubber Duck Race happening later in the day! This festival is usually held on Labor Day weekend, however specifics for this year's event have not yet been published.

Colorado Mountain Winefest

September 13-16, 2012

Held in Palisade, Colorado, this 21 year old festival includes four days of wine and food seminars and wine dinners with headlining chefs, wine competitions, the grand tasting during the Saturday Festival in the Park, an Enstrom's Chocolate tasting, and wine-themed golf and cycling events.

Festival in the Park will be held Sept. 15. The rest of this year's events schedule has not been published

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Taste of Greenwood Village

October ??

Since 2000, the Taste of Greenwood Village has been introducing the best of local restaurants and businesses in Greenwood Village and the Southeast corridor. With an outstanding variety of participants and a fun social flare, "The Taste" has grown to become one of the area's most popular wine and food tasting events. In addition to the food and wine, you can enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening, as well as a Silent Auction.

Details of this year's event have not yet been published.

EatDenver Harvest Week

October ??

Harvest Week is a celebration of Colorado growers and wine, spirits, and food producers. The event includes a series of one-of-a-kind community dinners prepared by EatDenver member restaurants.

Established in 2008, Harvest Week is one of EatDenver's signature events and a perennial Denver foodie favorite. Each chef creates a course that features food and/or beverages grown or produced in state, which highlights the style of that particular eatery. This event goes beyond Colorado's more established ingredients - peaches, lamb and goat cheese - and prompts restaurants and their chefs to get inspired by local produce at the peak of its season and we will be pairing their dishes with local beer, wine and spirits.

Boulder Burgundy Festival

October ??

The Boulder Burgundy Festival, sponsored by the Boulder Wine Merchant, celebrates red and white wines from Burgundy and regional cheese.
The specifics of this year's event have not yet been published.

The greatest tragedy of loving Burgundy is not tasting the great ones often enough. During this two-day extravaganza you will be able to drink some of the rarest wines of Burgundy.

The festival features Burgundy inspired lunch and dinner menus, seminars and a Grand Tasting. These events usually sell out, so you may wish to follow them on Twitter and act fast when the schedule is released.

Denver International Wine Festival

November 7-10, 2012

This four-day event includes wine seminars, a chef's wine and food pairing competition, a grand tasting, and tour of Front Range wineries.

Thursday November 8 is The Pairsine Chefs Competition which pairs Gold Medal wines from The Denver International Wine Competition, with some of America's most creative chefs. On event day, the participating chefs will create custom paired dishes, served in appetizer portions. Representatives from the assigned gold medal winery will pour wine samples alongside the chef's food table. A panel of notable food and wine critics/experts will taste each culinary creation with its assigned wine. All consumer attendees cast their votes for the "People's Choice" Award.
The event begis at 6 PM with Champagne Reception by Moet Chandon paired with Wisconsin Cheese. Also includes a ZIN ZONE tasting of Zinfandel wines from 9 producers. Live & silent auction will benefit the Help America Hear Program. The event concludes with an awards-ceremony for Best Chef, Most Creative Chef and People's Choice Chef Title's.

Friday Nov 9 from 2 - 9 PM is the Grand Tasting of International Wines, Beers and Spirits. Denver¹s premier International Wine & Food Tasting showcases more than 400 International wines from 18 countries! Other beverages include selected spirits, Sake, a Belgium Beer Garden featuring food samplings created by Belgium Chef Daniel Joly of Mirabelle, Beaver Creek, paired with Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe beers, served in their custom glassware. Food samplings, produce and food products by Colorado Proud producers, Wisconsin Cheese, exhibits by luxury travel destinations, fine art and wine paraphernalia. Several food vendors offer food for sale.

The farewell event is the VIP Tour of Front Range Wineries & Distillery Hosted by Wine Country International Magazine Saturday November 10 from 9:30am to 4:00pm.exclusive This is VIP tour of three artisan front range wineries and a spirits distillery is limited to 30 wine lovers and will sell out. This tour will also enjoy a bonus chefs demonstration by several award-winning chefs from the Denver International Wine Festival.

A number 45-60 minute educational programs / Guided tastings provided by top Experts in their fields will be offered, however that schedule has not yet been published.

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