11 Things You Can’t Miss at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic

Pack your bags, we're heading to the Aspen Food and Wine Classic and here are 11 events you can't miss! With exclusive tastings, cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs, and penty of parties, it was hard to narrow down the schedule to just a few events. But we've rolled up our sleves and narrowed it down to 11 events you should schedule now! 

And if you happen to see our editors Marie Elena Martinez (@mariesworlds) and Amanda Cargill (@amandasi) who will be right in the mix of it all, be sure to say hello! And to keep up to date with what’s happening check out our Out in the World blog or follow us on Facebook and Twitter! We'll try to cover as much as we possibly can, including talks and lectures but most importantly, sampling all the tasty treats. In the name of research, of course. 

Friday  

Meet the Masters, June 20, 9:15 am

Learn how to make your mark and stay relevant in this fast paced culinary world with Industry legends Danny Meyer, Jonathan Waxman, and Barbara Lynch.

Global Wine Tour, June 20,10 am

Travel around the world of wine, from California to Australia, with Leslie Sbrocco.

Grand Tasting, June 20,11:30 am

Don’t miss the ultimate spread of the best bites to be had at this year's Classic.

Tapas Technology, June 20,3:45 pm

Master ten simple tapas dishes with renowned chef, Jose Andres.

Spain: Old Vines, New Wines, June 20, 3:45 pm

Explore Spain’s rich wine history, from majestic vineyards with decades of history to the more recent flavors of today.

Patron Presents: Tequila – From Agave Fields to Cocktail Glass, June 20, 3:45pm

Dip your toe into the world of tequila with wine and spirits veteran Chris Spake. Follow Patrón’s process from the field to the distillery and finally into your cocktail glass.

Saturday  

Meatballs, June 21, 2pm

Be sure not to miss this meatball demonstration lead by award winning chef Michael Chiarello. Festivalgoers should look forward to the innovative flavors cultivated from his new tapas restaurant, Coqueta.

You Say Grenache, I say Garnacha, June 21, 2pm

Bobby Stuckey will take guests on a journey through one of Spain’s most impressive varietals, Garncacha. This event will cover a wide range of bottles and blends from a variety of regions.

You Want me to Eat What? June 21, 2pm

Join Jon Shool and Vinny Dotolo on the ultimate culinary quest of nose to tail cooking. From buttery bone marrow to silken turkey liver, this event will leave no offal unmentioned.

Sunday

The Classic Cook-off, June 22,10:30 am

Stick around for an ultimate cook-off and witness some of the culinary worlds best talent in action. Using ingenuity and creativity, they'll fight their way through some curveball ingredients while trying to beat the clock and produce delicious dishes.

Grand Tasting, June 22,12:30 pm

Festivalgoers cannot miss this final chance at a grand tasting! Whether it’s the wine exhibitions, cocktails, cookbook signings, or the variety of incredible chocolates this culinary culmination is not to be missed.