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Wine & Dine

Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration 2026

Five days of culinary excellence, mountain views, and unforgettable experiences.

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.

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Meet The Chefs

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Chef Barton Seaver
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Chef Brandon Randolph
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Chef Britt Rescigno
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Chef Brother Luck
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Chef Casey Thompson
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Chefs Duskie Estes &
John Stewart
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Chef Ethan Stowell
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Chef Jason Wilson
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Chef John Sundstrom
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Chef Jonathon Sawyer
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Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark
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Chef Kris Padalino
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Chef Maria Mazon
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Chef Steve Phelps
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Chef Tieghan Gerard

Schedule of Events

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View or download the complete schedule before browsing individual events.

VIP Welcome Reception

Tuesday, January 27, 4-6 pm

Chefs Steve Phelps & Barton Seaver  Sommelier Circle Dinner - Invitation Only

Tuesday, January 27, 6 pm

Chef Brother Luck Cooking Class

Wednesday, January 28, 11 am

Passmore Caviar Class

Wednesday, January 28, 12:30 pm

Chefs Barton Seaver & John Sundstrom "Sustainable Seafood Lecture" at Ketchum Library

Wednesday, January 28, 11 am

VIP Gala at Sun Valley Clubhouse, Chefs Stowell, Sawyer, Seaver, Thompson, Mazon, Estes, Stewart, Padalino, Phelps & Sundstrom

Wednesday, January 28, 6:30 pm

Chef Kris Padalino Cooking Class

Thursday, January 29, 11 am

La Fiola Olive Oil Tasting at the Limelight Ketchum

Thursday, January 29, 12pm

Wölfe Cutlery Demonstration Class at the Limelight Ketchum

Thursday, January 29, 1:30 pm

Chef Ethan Stowell Cooking Class

Thursday, January 29, 3 pm

Chefs Barnard Clark, Luck, Randolph, Rescigno, & Sawyer Dinner & DJ at Trail Creek

Thursday, January 29, 6 pm

Chefs John Sundstrom & Jason Wilson Dinner with  Cayuse Vineyards at a Private Home

Thursday, January 29, 6 pm

Chef Jonathon Sawyer Ski Day & Lunch at the Roundhouse

Friday, January 30, 9 am - 2pm

Après Ski Grand Tasting at the Limelight Ketchum

Friday, January 30, 3:30-6pm

Chef Joe Sasto & Boich Vineyards Dinner at a Private Home

Friday, January 30, 6 pm

Chef Tieghan Gerard Cooking Class

Saturday, January 31, 10 am

Chefs Duskie Estes & John Stewart Cooking Class

Saturday, January 31, 11:30 am

Chef Joe Sasto Cooking Class

Saturday, January 31, 1:30 pm

Wine Tasting & Seafood Extravaganza at the Limelight Ketchum

Saturday, January 31, 2-4 pm

Britt's Burger Bash at the Limelight Ketchum

Saturday, January 31, 3-6 pm

Chef Maria Mazon Dinner with Luna Nueva Tequila at Private Home

Saturday, January 31, 6 pm

Chef Ethan Stowell Dinner with Paradigm Winery

Saturday, January 31, 6 pm

Chef Tieghan Gerard Dinner at Private Home

Saturday, January 31, 6 pm

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.

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Limelight Ketchum

Click here to book your stay with the Limelight 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
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Chef Sponsors
Tana Aardal & Bob Rand
Jesika & Ron Aardema
Corry & Mike Clayville
Jana & Jeff Foushee
Laurie & Ross Garber
Goffin Heritage Homes
Susan & Ron Greenspan
Sandy & Jack McCullough
Erika & Rick Miller
Nicole & Peter Mouskondis
Rebecca & Jonathan Neeley
Linda & Bill Nicholson
Brynda & Craig Petrie
Joy & Jack Prudek
Paula & Alan Senior
Laurie & Phil Sprayregen
Susie & Joe Tavarez
Penny & Richard Weiss
Media Sponsors
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