Where does the festival take place?

The 2020 Steamboat Food & Wine Festival takes place throughout Steamboat Springs, Colorado – from downtown to gondola square and private ranches. Please make sure to check your email and the event schedule to find the exact location of the event you are attending.

What time does the festival start?

SBFW is a four day festival with events all around town and throughout the day. Please check the event schedule for exact times and locations. The 2020 event schedule will be available May 2020.

What talent will be attending the festival this year?

You can view all of the amazing people joining us at this year’s events here.

Can I bring the whole family?

This event is for those 21 and older. However, the Grand Tasting has an open perimeter and children may access The Land Up Activities. Steamboat’s own Kid’s Garden is also open so that parents can enjoy their time while your children enjoy theirs! These experienced childcare providers are perfect for children ages 12 months to 12 years.

Do I have to pay for food and drink during the festival?

No! All food and drink is covered by the price of your ticket.

Is there transportation?

Yes, the festival will be offering shuttles to and from the various events. Refer to your specific event(s) for shuttle details.

How do I get updates as new things are added to the schedule?

Sign up for our newsletter here or follow us on Instagram!

How do I volunteer?

Fill out our volunteer application here.

Who does the festival support?

The Steamboat Food & Wine Festival supports a number of organizations:

• MainStreet Steamboat Springs – MainStreet was founded in 2004 to preserve, promote, and enhance Downtown Steamboat Springs.
• Mountain Village Partnership is a member business supporting the vitality at the base area of Steamboat Resort.
• The Colorado Mountain College Foundation’s Culinary Program – Each summer the culinary program sends students to Italy for an immersive culinary experience and we’re excited to support the next generation of chefs by supporting their endowment.

How can I find additional programming details?

Programming will be added on an ongoing basis. To ensure you’re up to date on programming additions sign up for our newsletter.

How do I receive my event ticket or wristband?

All event wristbands will be available for pick-up at will-call throughout festival weekend. Your ticket can either be printed off or scanned on your phone at the event.
Additional pick-up times and details will be available closer to the event and communicated to all guests via email.

Where is will call and when is it open?

Will call is in Gondola Square near the statue of Billy Kidd. Will call is open Friday from 11am-5pm and Saturday from 11am-4pm.

Do you offer refunds?

In the unlikely event that the Steamboat Food & Wine Festival must be canceled, we will refund your ticket purchase, less credit card processing fees, or you will have the option to move your ticket to next year’s event. Cancellation of the event will be communicated to all patrons as soon as possible and additional instructions will be given should the situation arise.

If the event carries on as planned and you decide it is not within your best interest to attend the festival please contact event staff no later than September 5th, 2020. Tickets may deferred to 2021 or may be refunded, less a 15% administration fee.

If you request a refund after September 5, 2020 your ticket is non-refundable but may be transferred to the 2021 at no charge.

Please reach out to info@steamboatfoodandwine.com if you need to process a refund or have questions.

Can I upgrade my ticket purchase?

Yes! If you’d like to make changes to your event tickets, please email us at info@steamboatfoodandwine.com

Have a question that we didn’t answer? Send us an email – info@steamboatfoodandwine.com.

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