Get great tips for making the most of the Vail Wine Classic from organizer Kristen Slater who returns as my guest on the In Good Taste Denver Podcast. Kristen tells us what to expect from this year’s event, how pairing experiences come to be, and how to plan your time to really enjoy the best of each event. We also share our exclusive discount promo code that gets you $10 off of every and all tickets.
The Vail Wine Classic, happening August 6-8, 2026, is one of the iconic culinary events of the year in Colorado. What with the amazing scenery of Vail Valley, delicious food prepared by local chefs and high-quality wine (and other drinks), live music, shopping and more, it’s the perfect way to enjoy summer in our state.
In this episode of the In Good Taste Denver Podcast, my guest Kristen Slater, tells us what it’s like to produce the event, which has so many moving parts. She gives us a been-there-figured-that-out view of how to plan our time to get the most out of the event.
Kristen gives us a first look at some of the wineries that will be represented and a glimpse into how the wine and food pairings get planned for attendees’ pleasure.
Here’s a look at the schedule of events for the Vail Wine Classic in 2026:
August 6:
Paired Wine Dinners
August 7:
Paired Wine Lunches and Paired Wine Adventures
Best Of Fest
Grand Tasting
August 8:
More Paired Wine Lunches and Paired Wine Adventures
Grand Tasting
Get the details on each of these events, including live links directly to each event’s ticket page, in this article.
Visit the Vail Wine Classic on their website. And stay apprised of the latest news on their social media on Facebook and Instagram.
-By Courtney Drake-McDonough, Host of the In Good Taste Denver Podcast
The In Good Taste Denver Podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, YouTube and just about everywhere you like to listen to podcasts.
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