The annual Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival (RMWFF), presented by Sobeys Liquor and Safeway Liquor, returns to Calgary September 18 and 19, showcasing the finest local cuisine alongside hundreds of wines, spirits, craft beers and more. Since launching in 1998, RMWFF has been one of Alberta’s largest and most beloved food and adult beverage events. RMWFF entices guests to explore and travel to its host cities while they indulge their taste buds at an elevated festival experience.
The Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is an opportunity to sample an array of local, international, craft and premium products to find new favourites that you can revisit again and again. There are few other places in Alberta where you can walk through the door and pick your journey with hundreds of samples of wine, beer and spirits available. Prepare to invite even your most selective friends, because with the variety of food and drink choices, there is truly something for everyone.
The festival also hosts a range of interactive experiences. Education opportunities include guided tastings, drink and food pairings, seminars and interactive sessions. You can connect with and get to know local chefs and brewers and hear their stories first-hand. RMWFF aims to support local and elevate the amazing small businesses in our province, while also bringing you premium sips from all over the world.
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This year, the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is proud to call Spruce Meadows its new home. For decades, Spruce Meadows has brought people together, setting global standards while staying distinctly local. As the festival looks ahead, it’s thrilled to partner with Spruce Meadows, building on the venue’s iconic legacy and deep-rooted impact in the local community.
RMWFF will showcase a variety of restaurants making their festival debut, including ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen, Greedy Donut, Hudsons Pub and SOT YYC. Guests will also be able to enjoy a selection of new Masterclasses held onsite. Dive deeper with expert-led seminars from tasting techniques to industry insights and all things food and beverage. These sessions offer a captivating opportunity to learn from professionals while sipping on exceptional beverages.
Choose from three different time slots: Friday, September 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, September 19, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., or from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Visit the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival website or follow along on Instagram and Facebook for exclusive sneak peeks, exhibitor features, contests and more! Can’t attend in Calgary? RMWFF is also heading to Edmonton. Visit the website for more details.
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