Food & Wine Classic
The Food & Wine Classic is an annual event presented by Food & Wine Magazine. The Classic takes place in Aspen, Colorado in June of each year. The event features wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, featured speakers, as well as a cooking competition.
The 2006 Food & Wine Classic took place from June 16 through the 18 and is considered the kickoff to the Aspen summer season. The event celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2007, running from June 15 through 17, 2007.
A trip to the event is offered as part of the grand prize for the winner of the reality television series Top Chef.
On June 19th, 2011, QVC will broadcast the Food & Wine Classic live from Aspen, Colorado from Noon to 3pm EST
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