The Festival takes place September 13-15,
2024, featuring an amazing food and wine lineup and
memorable experiences to celebrate the local culinary scene of
Whitefish, MT and the Flathead
Valley
WHITEFISH, Mont., July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Whitefish Food & Wine
(https://whitefishfoodandwine.com/), is thrilled to announce the
launch of their inaugural annual event taking place on September 13-15, 2024 in Whitefish, MT. Guests will have the
opportunity to partake in a variety of events celebrating the best
culinary and hospitality traditions of the Flathead Valley region.
Along with intimate wine pairings, high end culinary experiences
and themed events, their signature Grand Tasting sessions bring
together top wineries, craft beer makers and distilleries along
with local food purveyors, chefs and supporting brands to create a
memorable experience in beautiful Whitefish, MT.
"I'm thrilled to introduce an unparalleled
annual wine and food event that showcases the burgeoning
Whitefish culinary and hospitality
scene. We wanted to create a personalized, intimate event that
highlights everything Whitefish
has to offer," says Todd English,
Whitefish Food & Wine Co-Founder.
The festival was created by 4x James
Beard Award-winning Chef Todd
English; Ryan Heil, Founder
of Axcess Entertainment who has produced over 1,000 high end events
around the world and local Whitefish entrepreneur and real-estate
investor, Joe Hess. The Whitefish
Food & Wine Festival is poised to become the annual can't-miss
event of the fall season. Taking place at scenic Haskill Creek
Farms in Whitefish, Festival
experiences include both public and private events, from the
traditional Grand Tasting sessions to specially-themed lunches and
dinners with unique wine pairings, educational panels, Sommelier
sessions, live music and ticketed VIP experiences at top local
venues. Guests can also partake in unique nature-forward events
such as a "Sip & SUP" paddle board excursion and scenic trail
hikes above Whitefish Lake, culminating with gourmet wine &
cheese picnics which provide exciting new ways to explore and enjoy
the beautiful, scenic setting of Whitefish, MT.
"I'm thrilled to be part of the founding team to introduce an
unparalleled annual wine and food event that showcases the
burgeoning Whitefish culinary and
hospitality scene. We wanted to create a personalized, intimate
event that can really highlight everything that Whitefish has to offer, and we can't wait to
share it with our guests in such a breathtaking setting," says
Todd English, Whitefish Food &
Wine Co-Founder. "The Festival will bring together connoisseurs and
enthusiasts to celebrate the finest wines and amazing local cuisine
in the backdrop of spectacular mountains. Our goal is to create an
unforgettable journey that indulges all the senses, showcasing top
local and regional chef talent, exceptional flavors, exquisite
pairings, and world-class hospitality. We look forward to welcoming
guests to this extraordinary celebration of culinary
excellence."
The Grand Tastings take place outdoors at scenic Haskill Creek
Farms. Situated under sweeping views of the surrounding mountains
(Whitefish "Big Mountain" Resort and Glacier Park included) Grand
Tasting sessions feature live music, fun sponsor activities and the
elevated Todd English Food Experience, curated by Chef Todd English in partnership with top chefs from
the Flathead Valley and around the country. Upon arrival, attendees
receive a keepsake wine glass for complimentary tasting samples of
wine, beer, spirits and other beverage offerings from Festival
vendors. The Todd English Food Experience (a premium add-on) is a
standalone tent featuring a highly elevated dining experience, with
gourmet food stalls exquisite full-plate offerings prepared by
Todd English and other top local
chefs, along with a cooking stage for masterclass demonstrations,
daily panels and more.
Whitefish Food & Wine supports the local culinary scene in
the Flathead Valley, from top local chefs to regional farms and
ranches, to local culinary programs and beyond. The 2024 charity
beneficiaries include the Whitefish Ski Heritage Center &
Museum.
More info and tickets: https://whitefishfoodandwine.com/
About Whitefish Food & Wine:
With its inaugural event taking place September 13-15, 2024, Whitefish Food & Wine
is a locally-produced festival to showcase the rising culinary
& hospitality scene in the Flathead Valley and greater
Montana. Co-Founded by 4x
James Beard Award-winner Chef
Todd English, Ryan Heil, Founder of Axcess Entertainment, and
local Whitefish entrepreneur and
real-estate investor, Joe Hess,
festival experiences include public and private events, such as
traditional Grand Tastings, Pairing Lunches/Dinners, Panels &
Seminars, Winery-hosted Events, Live Music, Outdoor/Nature-themed
Explorations, VIP/Premium Experiences and Evening Parties at top
local venues. https://whitefishfoodandwine.com/
Media Contact
Holly Mitton Irgens, Whitefish
Food & Wine, 1 6176804827, holly@littlebirdboston.com,
https://whitefishfoodandwine.com/
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