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Grand Tasting Pavilion (Friday) in Aspen
A Friday tasting pavilion at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, held in Wagner Park with wines, spirits, and dishes from more than 200 producers and chefs.
About the event
Friday tasting format
Grand Tasting Pavilion (Friday) is part of the 43rd Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and takes place at Wagner Park. The format is a walk-through tasting built around wines, spirits, and dishes from producers and chefs, with the park serving as the pavilion setting for the Friday program.
The Friday schedule includes two primary tasting sessions, plus an early access Private Grand Tasting session for trade, Amex Premium, and Gives pass holders. That makes the pavilion a session-based tasting rather than a single open-ended program across the full day.
What is featured
The pavilion brings together more than 200 wineries, distilleries, and artisanal purveyors, with tastings poured alongside bites prepared by acclaimed chefs. The event description also describes wines, spirits, and dishes from over 200 producers and chefs, so the program is centered on both beverage tastings and chef-prepared food.
Two winery names associated with the event are Silver Oak Napa Valley and Duckhorn Vineyards. Silver Oak Napa Valley is identified as a winery in Oakville, and Duckhorn Vineyards is identified as a winery in St. Helena.
Access and location
Access to the pavilion is included as part of full festival pass packages rather than as a standalone ticket. The event takes place at Wagner Park in Aspen, Colorado, with the address listed as Wagner Park, Aspen, CO 81611.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grand Tasting Pavilion (Friday)?
It is the Friday Grand Tasting Pavilion at the 43rd Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, held in Wagner Park as a tasting program focused on wines, spirits, and dishes from producers and chefs.
What is being poured and served?
The pavilion features tastings from more than 200 wineries, distilleries, and artisanal purveyors, with bites prepared by acclaimed chefs.
Are any wineries named for the event?
Silver Oak Napa Valley and Duckhorn Vineyards are named as wineries associated with the event.
How is access handled?
Access to the pavilion is included as part of full festival pass packages rather than sold as a standalone ticket.
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