The Village at Northstar California will be hosting one of Lake Tahoe’s premier events in September that is always a favorite for wine lovers and foodies – the Autumn Food and Wine Festival.
The celebrated culinary experience will return to the North Shore for its 30th anniversary on September 11-13. Connoisseurs of wine and cuisine delicacies are invited to savor new flavors and expand their culinary knowledge on the mountain and in The Village at Northstar California, as well as at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe.
“The Autumn Food and Wine Festival is a very special and exciting time here at Northstar,” said Beth Howard, vice president and general manager of Northstar California Resort. “Each of the talented chefs featured throughout the weekend create delectable treats for every palate and The Village is bustling with excitement and fun activities for the entire family to enjoy. It is a unique experience that is sure to satisfy locals as well as visitors to our beautiful area.”
Renowned regional chefs will compete head-to-head for the coveted first place award during the Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting which will be held on the final day of the festival on Sunday.
Leading up to the grand finale of the Autumn Food and Wine Festival are special events and seminars including a Vintner-Inspired Painting Class held at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, the popular Farm to Tahoe Dinner hosted in the iconic Zephyr Lodge on the mountain, a Progressive Picnic, and the much anticipated Blazing Pans Mountain Cook Off featuring executive chefs Robb Wyss of Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge and Jason Friendy of the Resort at Squaw Creek.
This exciting event will be emceed by celebrity chef Joseph Keller, who is sure to keep the audience, judges and dueling chefs on their toes. Additional details on each event offered throughout the weekend and ticket purchase are included below.
The highly acclaimed sponsors of the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association’s 30th annual event are Stella Atrois, Frei Brothers Reserve Wines, Edna Valley Vineyard, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill and Charbay Family Distillery & Winery.
Purchase tickets for individual events or customize your weekend of epicurean adventures with the perfect combination of activities and seminars in the Two-Day Package, including admission to the Wine & Brew Walk, the 30th annual Anniversary Charbay Party and the Grand Tasting events for $150. Please Click Here to view all events and purchase tickets.
Take advantage of Northstar’s 25% off Summer lodging package during your stay for the Autumn Food and Wine Festival by booking your stay at Northstar California. Save 25% when you stay two or three nights during the Autumn Food & Wine Festival scheduled dates. Please Click Here or call 1.800.GO.NORTH to reserve.
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