On June 20, 2025, the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen will return for its 42nd edition. It will feature an array of cooking demos, educational seminars, wine tastings, exclusive parties, dinners and special events at venues throughout town. While the bacchanal is ostensibly centered around the multiple daily grand tastings in Wagner Park, each year sees the entire town transformed into a nearly endless celebration of the finest elements of food and drink culture. Padma Lakshmi, Ayesha Curry, Kristen Kish, Tyler Florence, Carla Hall, Stephanie Izard, Maneet Chauhan, Tiffany Derry, Claudette Zepeda, Martin Yan and Andrew Zimmern are set to headline this year’s experience.
As with years past, this time will surely provide attendees an opportunity to rub shoulders with culinary icons in a remarkably intimate setting. “It’s where the who’s who appear and perform. It’s the best festival in the country,” said BRUTO Chef Byron Gomez, who has attended and hosted dinners at multiple previous incarnations of The Classic.