Get Involved
Our Festival is made possible through the collaboration of chefs, vintners, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and community members. The festival welcomes participation from individuals and organizations who share a passion for culinary excellence, craft beverages, and the spirit of mountain hospitality.
Exhibitors
We bring together chefs, vintners, beverage professionals, and culinary artisans to create a series of thoughtfully curated experiences throughout the festival.
From Grand Tasting exhibitions to hosted dinners, tastings, and collaborative events, each opportunity is designed to showcase craft, storytelling, and quality in a meaningful way.
We invite those working across food, wine, and beverage to share their work within an environment defined by intention, collaboration, and elevated execution.
Apply to be considered for participation in this year’s festival.
Volunteers
Volunteers play a critical role in bringing our festival to life—supporting everything from guest experience and event execution to behind-the-scenes operations.
This is an opportunity to experience the festival from the inside. Volunteers gain exclusive access to events, work alongside chefs, sommeliers, and industry professionals, and see firsthand how each moment comes together.
Apply to join the team and take part in the weekend with a behind-the-scenes perspective.
Mentees
Through the Taste For Impact mentorship program, emerging culinary and beverage talent gain hands-on experience working alongside chefs, sommeliers, and industry professionals during the festival.
Selected participants are placed directly into events, workshops, and service environments—building skills, relationships, and real-world experience.
Apply to be considered for our next mentorship cohort.
Sponsors
Whether you’re looking to elevate your brand at the Steamboat Food & Wine Festival or Telluride Reserve, we partner with brands that align with our commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and meaningful experience.
From curated events and tastings to integrated brand moments across both festivals, sponsorship opportunities are designed to create authentic engagement with a highly engaged audience.
Submit an inquiry to explore partnership opportunities with our team.
Operations
Behind every detail of the Steamboat Food & Wine Festival is a team dedicated to delivering a seamless and elevated experience.
We welcome individuals with event, hospitality, or production experience to support on-site operations—from setup and logistics to guest services and execution.
Operations
We operate across multiple venues and event formats from Wednesday, September 30 through Sunday, October 5, 2026, requiring a coordinated team from early load-in through final strike. This is hands-on, fast-paced work supporting logistics, setup, live execution, and breakdown.
We prioritize team members who are available across the full festival window (Wednesday–Sunday) and can support multiple roles as needs shift.
If you are not available for the full duration but can commit to most days within September 30 – October 5, 2026 we still encourage you to apply and indicate your availability.
Submit your information to be considered for operations support.
Media
We welcome members of the media who are interested in covering the festival, its participants, and the stories behind the experience.
From editorial features and interviews to on-site coverage, we work with journalists, photographers, and content creators to share the moments that define the weekend.
Submit an inquiry to connect with our team regarding credentials, access, and media opportunities.
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