The Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration Returns
January 27–31, 2026
Get ready for the highly anticipated return of the Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration, happening from January 27 to 31, 2026! This year marks the fourth installment of a truly unforgettable culinary event, featuring an exciting lineup of new innovative chefs and the return of some beloved culinary masters. Join us for five days packed with exclusive VIP experiences and engaging community events. Indulge in cooking classes, savor private chef dinners, and don't miss the Après Ski Grand Tasting. New to this year's festivities is the Après Ski Wine Tasting and Seafood Extravaganza. Plus, who could forget the iconic Britt's Burger Bash? Click on the ticketing link below to secure your tickets and find out more about this can't-miss celebration! Chef lineup and schedule are subject to change.
Meet The Chefs
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Schedule of Events
(Classes are at SVCI)
VIP Welcome Reception
Tuesday, January 27
Chefs Steve Phelps & Barton Seaver Sommelier Circle Dinner - Invitation Only
Tuesday, January 27
Chef Brother Luck Cooking Class
Wednesday, January 28
Passmore Caviar Class at Private Home
Wednesday, January 28
Chefs Barton Seaver & John Sundstrom "Sustainable Seafood Lecture" at Ketchum Library
Wednesday, January 28
VIP Gala at Sun Valley Clubhouse, Chefs Stowell, Sawyer, Seaver, Thompson, Mazon, Estes, Stewart, Padalino, Phelps & Sundstrom
Wednesday, January 28
Chef Kris Padalino Cooking Class
Thursday, January 29
Wölfe Cutlery Demonstration Class
Thursday, January 29
Chef Ethan Stowell Cooking Class
Thursday, January 29
Chefs Barnard Clark, Luck, Randolph, Rescigno, & Sawyer Dinner & DJ at Trail Creek
Thursday, January 29
Chefs John Sundstrom & Jason Wilson Dinner with Cayuse Vineyards at a Private Home
Thursday, January 29
Chef Jonathan Sawyer Ski Day & Lunch at the Roundhouse
Friday, January 30
Après Ski Grand Tasting at the Limelight Hotel Ketchum
Friday, January 30
Chef Joe Sasto & Boich Vineyards Dinner at a Private Home
Saturday, January 30
Chef Tieghan Gerard Cooking Class
Saturday, January 31
Chefs Duskie Estes & John Stewart Cooking Class
Saturday, January 31
Chef Joe Sasto Cooking Class
Saturday, January 31
Wine Tasting & Seafood Extravaganza at the Limelight Hotel Ketchum
Saturday, January 31
Britt's Burger Bash
Saturday, January 31
Chef Maria Mazon Dinner at Private Home
Saturday, January 31
Chef Ethan Stowell Dinner
Saturday, January 31
Chef Tieghan Gerard Dinner at Private Home
Saturday, January 31
Our Lodging Partners
Stay close to the action with our preferred partners. Exclusive rates and perks available for Food & Wine attendees.
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Alpine Lodging
Click here to book your stay with Alpine Lodging and enter promo code SVCI2026 to receive 10% off.
Limelight Hotel Ketchum
Click here to book your stay with the Limelight Hotel Ketchum and receive Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration special rates.
2025 Event Highlights
A look back at the flavors, faces, and unforgettable moments that made last year’s celebration one for the books.
Thank You To Our Food & Wine Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
