
The Whitefish Food and Wine Festival 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. Celebrating the best culinary and hospitality traditions of the Flathead region, the Grand Tastings feature sampling of 100+ different wines, live cooking demonstrations and head to head chef competitions, sommelier-led tastings, live music, fun sponsor activities and more. The culinary program is curated by 4x James Beard Award-winner Chef Todd English in partnership with top chefs from the region and around the country.
The Grand Tastings take place outdoors at scenic Haskill Creek Farm, with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. Each Grand Tasting session is 4 hours (VIPs gain access 1 hour prior to GA ticketholders). Upon arrival, attendees receive a keepsake wine glass and may visit our participating wineries and beverage companies for complimentary tasting samples of wine, beer, spirits and other beverage offerings. Complimentary food offerings will be offered by numerous local and regional restaurant partners. There will also be other items such as merchandise, culinary products and craft goods for sale from various merchants.

Date and Time
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT
Fees/Admission
2-Day Passes VIP – $265 GA – $219 Friday, Sept 12 – Grand Tasting VIP – $149 | 4–8pm Saturday, Sept 13 – Grand Tasting VIP – $149 | 2–6pm
Early entry both days (Fri 4–8pm, Sat 2–6pm)
Standard entry (Fri 5–8pm, Sat 3–6pm)
GA – $125 | 5–8pm
GA – $125 | 3–6pm