Big Sky Food & Wine 2026
A 21+ Big Sky culinary festival with grand tasting tents, chef demonstrations, live-fire cooking, wine and spirit tastings, live music, and private dining experiences.
About the event
Grand tastings in Big Sky
Big Sky Food & Wine 2026 is a 21+ culinary festival in Big Sky built around grand tasting tents, chef demonstrations, wine and spirit tastings, live-fire cooking, live music, and private dining experiences. The main festival and grand tastings take place Friday and Saturday, September 25–26, 2026, with listed hours of 4–10pm at Big Sky Events Arena.
Chefs and wine talent
The program centers on Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chefs, master sommeliers, and winemakers. Named participants include Ming Tsai of BāBā, Nancy Silverton of Osteria Mozza and La Brea Bakery, Akira Back of Akira Back at One&Only Moonlight Basin, Roberto Alcocer of Valle, John Bates of InterStellar BBQ, Wei Chen of Montage Big Sky and Backcast, Marc Forgione, and Jeremy Ford.
Passes and separate ticketing
The published pass information lists a $2,000 VIP Festival Pass, plus an $80 resort fee and a $52 ticket service fee. The VIP Festival Pass includes early entry, VIP lounge access, exclusive tastings, and an opening night BBQ. Special dinners and satellite culinary experiences are ticketed separately from the general festival pass, and ticket sales are currently waitlist-based.
Featured venues
Featured venues include Big Sky Events Arena, Montage Big Sky, One&Only Moonlight Basin, The Barn, Tips Up, Valle, InterStellar BBQ, and Lazy Betty.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the festival program?
The program includes grand tasting tents, chef demonstrations, wine and spirit tastings, live-fire cooking, live music, and private dining experiences.
Who is participating in the festival?
Named participants include Ming Tsai, Nancy Silverton, Akira Back, Roberto Alcocer, John Bates, Wei Chen, Marc Forgione, and Jeremy Ford, alongside Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chefs, master sommeliers, and winemakers.
Where does the main festival take place?
The main festival is listed at Big Sky Events Arena in Big Sky, Montana.
What does the VIP Festival Pass include?
The VIP Festival Pass includes early entry, VIP lounge access, exclusive tastings, and an opening night BBQ.
Are special dinners included with the general festival pass?
Special dinners and satellite culinary experiences are ticketed separately from the general festival pass.
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