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Welcom e to th e 8th Annual
CRESTED BUTTE WINE
& FOOD FESTIVAL
Dear Wine & Food Connoisseurs,
An Amazing Weekend of Exceptional
Wine & Fabulous Food!
ON BEHALF OF CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Larimer Associates,
participating wineries and winemakers, and our decorated chefs,
welcome to the 8th annual Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival.
Over these 4 memorable summer days you will have the
chance to meet some iconic winemakers and sample their wines,
experience new food and wine pairings, and indulge yourself at
one of our incredible Winemaker Dinners with a host of visiting
chefs. We’ve added a special Sunday finale 5-course dinner,
featuring the culinary talents of Soupçon Chef and Proprietor
Carol Ann May,
Jason Vernon including rare selections from Maisons Marques &
Festival Chair
Domaines. Don’t miss the Grand Tasting where over 200
wineries will be represented and our incredible wine auction with a variety of upscale
wines to take home.
The Center for the Arts is pleased to present the Crested Butte Wine and Food
Festival in partnership with Larimer Associates and we believes this is our best festival
yet! The Center impacts the community with programs and partnerships in music,
visual arts, children’s programming, dance, culinary events, and film. In 2015, the
Center welcomed more than 40,000 people through 650 separate events — 300
produced by the Center alone and the remaining through the Center’s wide network
of partnerships. The Center’s programs and activities are estimated to contribute over
$3 million to the local economy every year. It plays a critical role in the economic
health of Crested Butte.
All of us at Center for the Arts hope you learn something new, taste something
special, and expand your wine and food knowledge by being at the Festival.
WE ARE THRILLED YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO JOIN US in Crested
Butte this weekend! The festival will simply compliment the
amazing array of offerings already found here in beautiful
Crested Butte.
We are proud to be partnering this year with the Center for
the Arts Crested Butte. There is a natural synergy with the Center
that we saw through the Tour de Forks. Since the Center has this
excitement for the culinary arts already established, our
collaboration with them is truly the perfect pairing. We have
Jeff Hermanson,
always wanted this event to benefit the community — and
Festival Founder
working with the Center fulfills this mission.
The Center provides a home for the arts in Crested Butte with live performances in
music, dance, theatre, and comedy as well as classes in the visual arts and dance. With a
core value of accessibility, inclusiveness and diversity to the arts, the Center strives to
create a facility whose doors are open to everyone.
I’m privileged to be a part of this amazing organization, and I couldn’t think of a
more fitting non-profit for this event. Thank you to the Center for the Arts for being
such a great event partner.
This year, we’ve also added a new element to the festival titled “Eat, Drink & Think.”
This new series includes talks and demonstrations with top thought-leaders and experts
from across the country exploring critical issues around building a more sustainable
food system for all.
I would also like to thank the supporters of the event, including Carol Ann May, our
Culinary Champions and Patron Sponsors; our event sponsors including Crested Butte
Mountain Resort, Mountain Living, Ticketleap, American Summits, Back at the Ranch,
Becky Frey Real Estate / Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, Crested Butte
Photo Booth, CB Limo, Red Lady Realty, Crested
Butte Film Festival, Crested Butte Wildflower
Festival, Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum,
GoVino, Edible Southwest Colorado, Town of
Crested Butte, Mountain Spirits Liquors, Odell
Brewing Co., Rocky Mountain Trees & Landscaping,
and J. D. Belkin & Associates, LLC; the wineries and
winemakers, host restaurants, talented chefs, and
event volunteers. Thank you for the generous
donation of your time and talents to our cause.
It’s now your time to relax and enjoy the amazing
mountain scenery, the festival’s culinary and wine
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offerings, and some great mountain company!
Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival events are open to attendees age 21 and over, except for
film screenings on July 28 and July 30.
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2016 CRESTED BUTTE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
Table of Contents
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18–19
20–23
24–27
Welcome
Our Generous Sponsors
Winemaker Dinners
Grand Finale Dinner
Wine & Dine Lunches
Sunday Brunch
Festival Schedule
More Featured Chefs
More Featured Sommeliers.
Winemakers & Wine Experts
28–29 The Grand Tasting
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FESTIVAL FOUNDER
Jeff Hermanson
FESTIVAL CHAIR PERSON
Carol Ann May
CULINARY CHAMPION SPONSOR
Noel & Robert McCarter
PATRON CIRCLE SPONSORS
GRANDE
Debbie & Bruce Alpern
Doris & Bill Altman • Mickie & Jeff Bragalone
Emily & John Bruno • Dorothy & Norman Eastwood
Gloria & Ren Kern • Barbara Silverman & John Kozyak
Joy & Chris Murphy • Anne & Bill Ronai
Theresa & Ian Schaul
Donna & Paul Witt
CENTER FOR THE ARTS BOARD MEMBERS
Carol Ann May President
Ed Schmidt President Elect
Marj O’Reilly Secretary
Jason Napoli Treasurer
PLATINUM
GOLD
Doris Altman
Joel Benisch
Jennifer Brody
John Bruno
Nancy Bush
Shelle Carrig
Missy Chamberland
Heather Featherman
Janet Giesselman
Don Haver
Stephanie Juneau
Gloria Kern
Robert E. McCarter
Molly Maxwell
Glenn Michel
Suzanne Pierson
Donna Rozman
CENTER FOR THE ARTS STAFF
Jenny Birnie Executive Director
SILVER
BRONZE
Crested Butte Film Festival
J. D. Belkin & Associates, LLC
Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum
Mountain Spirits Liquors
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
Odell Brewing Co.
Edible Southwest Colorado
Rocky Mountain Trees & Landscaping
GoVino
Town of Crested Butte
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2016 CRESTED BUTTE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
Stephanie Blewett Operations Director
and Wine & Food Festival Director
Laura De Felice Program Director
Erica Daugherty Development Director
Molly Murfee Marketing Director
Melissa Mason Visual Arts
Program Director
Joe Knight Technical Director
Andrea Cooper Administrative Assistant
Tricia Seeberg Website Administration
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
P.O. Box 1819 • 606 Sixth Street • Crested Butte, Colorado 81224
Ph: (970) 349–7487 • Fax: (970) 349–5626
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Th e Ch efs
WINEMAKER DINNER
Thu
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28 A Celebration of
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Wom en’s Culinary Talents
Location
Moon Ridge
Arrival Tim e
6:00 p.m.
Hosts
Kathy & Scott King
Th e Wine
Chateau St Jean
Winemaker and
Director of
Operations Margo
Van Staaveren,
Chateau St Jean
(Sonoma
County, CA)
Margo
Van Staaveren
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Th e Ch efs
Chef Dana Zobs has an undergraduate degree from the
University of Denver in hospitality and tourism
management, and an associate degree from the Culinary
Institute of America in Napa Valley. Dana managed the
sushi bar and served as the pastry chef at Lil’s Sushi Bar &
Grill (Crested Butte), worked as a chef for Whole Foods
Market, and developed and tested recipes in the corporate
offices of Williams-Sonoma. She now co-owns and creates
in Crested Butte’s Personal Chefs with her partner Chef
Stacee VanAernem.
Chef Jennifer Jasinski made the dean’s list at the
Culinary Institute of America, and apprenticed in the
famed Rainbow Room in New York City. She traveled the
world with Wolfgang Puck, working and training with
renowned chefs. Upon settling down in Denver, Jennifer
now owns four of Denver’s top-rated establishments —
Rioja, Bistro Vendôme, Euclid Hall, and Stoic & Genuine.
Jennifer has numerous “best chef” and “rising star”
commendations from multiple outlets, became the first
Denver chef to win The James Beard Foundation Best
Chef Southwest award, and was that foundation’s 2016
nominee for Best Chef.
Chef Dana Rodriguez started out at Panzano, an
upscale Italian restaurant in the Hotel Monaco in Denver,
climbing through the ranks under Jennifer Jasinksi’s
wing. Her hard work and dedication ultimately secured
her the Sous Chef position at Panzano, Sous Chef at
Rioja, and Chef de Cuisine at Bistro Vendôme. Now as
Executive Chef at Work & Class, she shines in leading the
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Host Chef /
Owner
Dana Zobs,
Crested Butte’s
Personal Chefs
(Crested Butte)
Chef / Owner
Jennifer
Jasinski,
Rioja
(Denver, CO)
Chef / Owner
Dana
Rodriguez,
Work & Class
(Denver, CO)
Pastry Chef /
Owner
Danielle Riesz,
Wildflour Sweets
(Crested Butte)
kitchen with American and Latin flavors, born of her native Chihuahua, Mexico roots.
Her hard work has paid off, as she was a 2016 nominee for The James Beard
Foundation’s Best Chef Southwest.
Award-winning Pastry Chef Danielle Riesz graduated from Johnson & Wales
University in Providence, RI with a degree in baking and pastry arts before training
abroad in the Netherlands for a Relais & Château property and a Michelin star rated
restaurant. She afterwards joined the prestigious 5-star / 5-diamond properties of the
Four Seasons Hotels in Jackson Hole, Washington, D.C., Dallas, and San Francisco. In
Aspen she became Executive Pastry Chef at The Little Nell, a 5-star / 5-diamond Relais &
Château property, and contributor to the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Danielle now
runs Wildflour Sweets in Crested Butte.
Th e Winery
Chateau St Jean is the quintessential Sonoma winery. Founded in 1973, the winery
and grounds exude the essence of a fine wine estate in the European style, from
individual vineyards kept separate to capture individual grape character of each site to
the 1920s chateau. CSJ became a leader in signal vineyard designation. Today, Director
of Operations and Winemaker
Margo Van Staaveren calls upon her
30 years of winemaking and
expertise to maintain the essence
and exceptional standards expected
of CSJ.
Armed with a degree in
fermentation technology from UC
Davis in 1979, Margo Van Staaveren began working at Chateau St Jean in 1980 as a
winemaking technician, moving up the ranks diligently, becoming winemaker and
director of operations in 2003. She has played a pivotal role in every aspect of
winemaking and was instrumental in creating the infamous 1996 Cinq Cepages
(Wine Spectator’s 1999 Wine of the Year). She continues to produce high-quality wines
in the super premium and luxury categories.
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Th e Ch efs
WINEMAKER DINNER
Fri
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Farm to Table
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Winemaker Dinner
Destination
The Bench
Arrival Tim e
6:00 p.m.
Hosts
Theresa & Ian
Schaul
Th e Wine
Donelan Family
Wines (Sonoma
County, CA)
Tripp & Cushing
Donelan
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Th e Ch efs
Chef David Wooding elevates “normal” cuisine,
recreating it to be as exciting as it is accessible, thriving on
spontaneity, freshness, and the inspired combinations of
French, Italian, and Nouveau American cuisine. David
studied culinary arts at Johnson County School. He served
with Chef Michael Turner of the Classic Cup and Linda
Dewar of JJ’s, both in Kansas City. David’s experience
includes Executive Chef / Owner at Bonez, Executive Chef
at Maxwell’s, Chef de Cuisine at Lobar, Executive Chef at
the Secret Stash and the Red Room, and Executive Chef at
AlpenChix.
Michael Marsee serves as Executive Chef at the
Yarmony Ranch, specializing in the highest quality of
verifiable, full blood Japanese Wagyu steaks. Formally
trained at the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont,
Chef Michael recently traveled the world as the private
chef for a prominent family based in Dubai. His dishes
flaunt layers of textures and flavors from his international
experiences. Michael’s prowess emerges from the wide
range of experiences he’s led as a chef — from rustic open
fire cooking on cattle drives, to precision modern
techniques for more elegant gatherings.
Chef Tom Coohill trained with Michelin star winners
and Master Chefs in France, Illinois, and Los Angeles. He
owned and operated the acclaimed Ciboulette, ranked in
the top 10 by the Condé Nast Guide and top 25
nationwide by Esquire magazine. Tom operated Coohills
Steakhouse & Bar in Atlanta before moving to the Mile
High City to open Coohills Restaurant & Bar featuring
local, regional, and farm-fresh ingredients.
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Host Chef
David
Wooding
(Crested
Butte)
Chef / Owner Chef / Owner Chef / Owner Chef / Owner
Tom Coohill,
Max
John Tesar,
Michael
Coohills
MacKissock,
Knife
Marsee,
Restaurant
Bar Dough
(Dallas,
Hogwood
& Bar
(Denver, CO)
TX)
BBQ
(Denver, CO)
(Crested
Butte)
Chef Max MacKissock studied technique and tradition for many years in Italy,
contributing to his masterfully defined skill set in Italian cuisine before becoming
owner and Executive Chef at Bar Dough. He has a loyal following in Summit County
and Denver, consistently earning accolades including Denver’s Best Chef and Best New
Restaurant; earning a spot on America’s 50 Best New Restaurants from Bon Appétit; and
being awarded Denver’s first-ever four star review from The Denver Post.
Chef John Tesar is a three-time James Beard Foundation Best Chef Southwest
semifinalist, Top Chef contestant, and sought-after consultant. His modern American
cuisine has garnered much acclaim, including nods from Esquire, Food & Wine, New York
Magazine and The New York Times. He’s appeared on The Today Show and The Early Show,
and won the inaugural season of Food Network’s Extreme Chef. His current restaurant,
Knife, is a reinvention of the steakhouse and features Texas born beef — including a
240-day aged ribeye, lamb, and pork.
Th e Wine
Joe Donelan founded Donelan Wines
in 2009 to create acclaimed wines that
epitomize the truest expression of
Sonoma County appellations. Committed to producing wines that reflect each
vineyard’s terroir, Donelan focuses on Rhône varieties. Along with Winemaker Joe
Nielson, Donelan has produced Syrahs that continually garner Parker ratings in the
high 90s, with his 2009 Richard’s Vineyard Syrah securing the elusive 100 points.
Cushing Donelan brings diverse experience in brand development and entertainment
production to the winery, having been a student of the arts, wine lover, traveler, and
executive assistant to a major Hollywood star. As Director of Marketing, Cushing combines
his many talents and excels at guiding Donelan’s brand and product in the marketplace.
Tripp Donelan shares his father Joe’s passion for educating wine lovers about the
story behind each glass of Donelan Family Wines. As Director of Sales, he speaks with
novices and oenophiles alike on Donelan’s commitment to producing the best wines
Sonoma County has to offer. Tripp also ensures each bottle of wine is delivered with the
same level of care that went into its production.
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GRAND FINALE DINNER
Sun
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A Grand Finale of Extravagant
Wines & Exquisite Food
Destination
Soupçon
Bistro
Arrival Tim e
6:00 p.m.
Host
Carol Ann May
Th e Wine
Maisons Marques &
Domaines
(Oakland, CA)
Ch ef
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Nathan Bilow
INDULGE YOUR TASTES IN THE GRAND FINALE of the
2016 Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival. This 5-course
dinner includes the artistic culinary creations of Chef
Jason Vernon, proprietor of Soupçon Bistro, and carefully
selected extravagant wines from Maisons Marques &
Domaines. Relax in the intimate setting of Soupçon
Bistro, an historic miner’s cabin tucked away on one of
Crested Butte’s famed alleys.
Th e Ch ef
Chef Jason Vernon of Soupçon Bistro is in the realm
of excellence, relishing in the romantic nuances of the
French countryside with its deep history and leisurely
pace of life. The aesthetic attention to detail
characteristic of that region leaks into Jason’s style as he
sculpts dishes infused with passion and respect for
ingredients and technique. Guided by the fresh offerings
of the season, Jason’s food becomes a heartfelt
expression and sensual celebration of life. Formally
trained at the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Jason
refined his prowess at such prestigious dining
establishments as the Stamford Landmark
in Connecticut, Chicago Four Seasons, Emeril Lagasse’s
NOLA in New Orleans, and RK an American Brasserie in
Rye, New York. He is Tour de Fork’s only four-time
winner of the Chefs on the Edge competition.
Th e Wine
Maisons Marques & Domaines USA, Inc. was founded
in 1987 as the U.S. sales and marketing arm for
Champagne Louis Roederer and its California winery,
Chef / Proprietor
Jason Vernon,
Soupçon Bistro
(Crested Butte)
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Roederer Estate. Today, the company has grown into a
well-respected marketer of family-owned, prestigious
producers. From France to Portugal, Italy to Spain, and
California to South Africa, Maisons Marques & Domaines
represents some of the most highly esteemed properties in
the world. In spite of its growth, Maisons Marques &
Domaines has retained the spirit of a small, hands-on
company with a very dedicated team. It enjoys longlasting, trustful, and mutually rewarding alliances with
key distributors in each U.S. market, based on personal
commitment and entrepreneurship.
Th e Somm eliers
Presiding over the wine selections for this evening’s
dining experience is Roland Herrmann, a Certified
Sommelier and Rocky Mountain Regional Manager for
Maisons Marques & Domaines. During his over 20 years
in the restaurant business, Roland has opened over 15
restaurants around the country for renowned chefs such
as Joachim Splichal (Patina, Los Angeles, CA), Steven
Pyles (Star Canyon, Dallas, TX), and Allen Sternweiler,
Dean Zanella, and Susie Crofton (Chicago, IL). Traveling
to nearly every wine region in the world, his vast
experience working throughout the United States serves
him well at Maisons Marques & Domaines.
Sommelier Darin Thorn is a Level 1 Sommelier with
over 25 years experience in the food and wine industry, 17
of them right here in Crested Butte and the Gunnison
Valley. An active participant in the Crested Butte Wine &
Food Festival, Darin brings warmth and charm to the
table, with an ease in getting to know wine.
Somm elier
Roland Herrmann,
Maisons Marques
& Domaines
(Oakland, CA)
Somm elier
Darin Thorn
(Crested Butte)
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Wine & Dine: 4-Course Lunch & Wine Pairing
Location
Elk Ave Prime
Arrival Tim e
12:00 p.m.
Th e Ch ef
Chef / Owner
Curtis Higgins,
Elk Ave Prime
(Crested Butte)
Th e Wine
Séamus Wines
Bodega de Edgar
Winery Owner and
Sommelier James
Foley, Jr.
(Séamus Wines)
Winery Owner and
Winemaker
Edgar Torres
(Bodega de Edgar,
Paso Robles, CA)
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Th e Ch ef
Chef Curtis Higgins is the Chef
/ Owner of Elk Ave Prime
Steakhouse, located in the heart
of downtown Crested Butte on
Elk Avenue. Elk Ave Prime features
the highest quality hand-cut
USDA PRIME steaks, Wagyu beef,
pastas, lamb chops, elk, pork
Chef Curtis Higgins
chops, fish, fresh garden salads,
and more and offers a great kids menu.
Th e Wine - Séamus
Séamus Wines is a family-owned winery that produces
ultra-premium, handcrafted California wines made with
grapes from the very finest vineyards and appellations for
each varietal sourced. Séamus
creates superior wines because it
hand-selects hard-to-find vineyards
for its grape portfolio based
exclusively on quality, terroir, and
winemaker needs. This allows them
to buy the best fruit from
preeminent California vineyards
without impacting commitments to
James Foley, Jr.
large customers. Being able to source
exactly the fruit needed for each varietal gives owners James
Foley, Sr. and James Foley, Jr. the control needed to produce
the most select, delicious, luxury wines possible.
Founder and Winery Co-Owner and member of the
Court of Master Sommeliers, Jim Jr. holds degrees in
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hospitality management and hotel restaurant management and has more than 30 years
of experience in the food and beverage business. After launching over a dozen
acclaimed restaurants and owning and operating a live music club, he began his pursuit
of excellence in wine. His refined palate and intensive training in winemaking show in
Séamus’ collection of award and medal winning wines.
Th e Wine - Bodega de Edgar
Bodega de Edgar focuses on sourcing high-quality fruit to
produce boutique, small-batch wines in the Spanish style that
maintain an affordable price point. BDE wines undergo natural
fermentation, where the natural heat of Paso Robles and the yeast
within the grape skin initiate fermentation, allowing the varietal and
vineyard designate to pronounce itself from nose to finish.
Edgar Torres
Winemaker and Winery Owner Edgar Torres makes sure that each
wine he produces highlights the terroir not only of the grape but of his lineage and love for
family and friends. The Mis Pasos blend changes labels on a vintage basis as Edgar pays
tribute to the people and places that have impacted him. It is probably one of his best wines
made so far and pays tribute to his parents for their sacrifice. E2 (E-Squared) is a blend of
Grenache and Syrah, his and his sister’s favorite grapes respectively, also a popular blend. In
addition to his blends, BDE excels at single varietals like Tempranillo and Albariño.
Edgar Torres has lived an American Dream, rising to prominence as a Paso Robles
winemaker. Born in Buenavista, Michoacán, Mexico, he immigrated to the U.S. with his
family at age 8 and began a new life in the seaside village of Cambria, CA. He got the
wine bug while a waiter at Villa Creek, a popular hangout of local winemakers, and was
exposed to a variety of wines and the lingo of the trade. He developed his skills from the
ground up, starting as a Cellar Rat. As he gained more experience, he turned his passion
into a dream — Bodega de Edgar, which he opened with his wife in 2007. Edgar focuses
mostly on Spanish grape varieties, in keeping with his heritage. “I want to follow my roots
and do more of a Spanish-style program,” he says, and thinks Spanish varieties could be
the next big thing for Paso Robles. As you sip Edgars’ creations remember this: Bodega de
Edgar wines are made for people who work hard but enjoy playing harder.
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Wine & Dine: Lunch & Winemaker Wine Pairing
Th e Ch ef
Location
Marchitelli’s
Gourmet Noodle
Arrival Tim e
12:30 p.m.
Th e Ch ef
Chef / Owner
Michael Marchitelli,
Marchitelli’s
Gourmet Noodle
(Crested Butte)
Th e Wine
Halter Ranch
(Paso Robles, CA)
Assistant
Winemaker
Molly Lonborg
Wine Expert
Macey Bires
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A meal with Michael Marchitelli is as much about the
fun as it is about the food. Chef Michael is a Crested Butte
classic, armed with a collection of
secret family recipes from his
Italian grandmother. He began
cooking at age 10 and opened his
first professional culinary endeavor
in Pennsylvania with his mother. It
was a New Orleans blues bar. And
with that, he fell in love. He came
back to his culinary roots and has
Chef Michael
owned the Noodle for 17 years,
Marchitelli
where family recipes prevail, and
where you will often find this “capo di tutti capi” in the
kitchen, preparing meals with tradition and passion and
offering a warm embrace.
Th e Wine
Historic Halter Ranch is a
vineyard and winery located in the
heart of the Paso Robles’ Westside
Adelaida District. California’s
Central Coast Wine Country has
ideal conditions for growing
superior wine grapes and
Molly Lonborg
producing world-class wines.
Halter Ranch crafts 100% estate-grown wines from grape
sustainably farmed on west side limestone soils. Tradition
and innovation mix at Halter Ranch to produce Bordeaux
and Rhône wines of the highest quality.
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Assistant Winemaker Molly Lonborg joined the Halter
Ranch team in 2011 as a lab manager and cellar assistant. She
moved up the ladder, with promotions to Enologist and then
to Assistant Winemaker in 2014. A graduate of Cal Poly, San
Luis Obispo, Molly majored in earth sciences with a
concentration in wine and viticulture and traveled extensively,
studying geology at the University of Otago (New Zealand).
Molly gained cellar experience working at Justin Winery and
says of Halter: “Coming
Macy Bires
to Halter Ranch is like a
dream come true. The unique property, state
of the art winery and diverse vineyard provide
us with fantastic resources — everything we
need to make great wine.”
Regional Sales Manager Macey Bires joined
Halter 2013 and has an extensive background
in the wine industry. Ms. Bires spent eight
years with Hope Family Wines (Paso Robles,
CA), managing its distribution network, and
most recently as Hope’s central U.S. regional manager. Previously, Ms. Bires held
positions in the on-premise sales divisions of Premier Beverage (Orlando, FL) and
Empire Distributors (Atlanta, GA) and was a wine consultant for the retailer,
Pearson’s Wine & Spirits (Atlanta, GA).
Th e connoisseur does not drink
wine but tastes its secrets. Salvador Dali
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SUNDAY BRUNCH
Sun
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Bursting with Bubbles Brunch
Destination
Riverbend
Arrival Tim e
10:00 a.m.
Hosts
Suzanne & Bob
Schutt
Ch ef
Chef / Owner
Chris Sullivan,
Mountain Oven
Organic Bakery
(Crested Butte)
Th e Ch ef
Enjoy a wonderful champagne brunch alongside
luxurious and creative offerings from Mountain Oven
Organic Bakery. Owner Chris Sullivan prepares
homemade, handcrafted, and
holistically infused baked goods
and meals that showcase the
freshest and most surprising
ingredients. He believes food
connects us as a community by
nourishing our spirits and souls
through the shared meal. Chris
prepares well-planned menus that
Chef Chris Sullivany
bring to the table the freshest local
ingredients available, including product grown in his
biodynamic garden in Mountain Oven’s own back yard.
He understands high-altitude baking and brings that
science to his traditional European technique, handkneading his breads, and baking them on stones.
Th e Somm elier
Somm elier
Susie Mayr
(Kobrand Fine
Wine & Spirits)
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Sommelier and Certified Wine Specialist Susie Mayr has
been in the wine industry for 20+ years, starting her career
in 1995 at Republic National Distributing Company. She
was a winery representative for Robert Mondavi, Folio Fine
Wine Partners, and Via Wines, and currently works as
Colorado District Manager for Kobrand Fine Wine & Spirits.
A lover of wine education, she has taught wine sessions at
Cook St. School of Culinary Arts in Denver, is a member of
the Society of Wine Educators, and plans to further her
education through the Wine & Spirits Education Trust.
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, JULY 30
THURSDAY, JULY 28
8:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m. ART & WINE WALK OF THE TOWN A guided stroll through Crested Butte art
galleries and mini-seminars on wines with Todd Stewart (Elk Cove), Winemaker Bryan
Croft (Firesteed Vineyards), and Denise Schottleutner (Cline Family Cellars). $40
5:00 p.m. EAT, DRINK & THINK: SHORT TALKS ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES IN
TODAY'S FOOD SYSTEM With Sara Brito (Eat, Drink & Think), Adam Danforth
(Author & Butcher), Simone Jones (Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch),
Katherine Miller (James Beard Foundation), Michel Nischan (Wholesome Wave),
Chef Alex Seidel (Fruition, Mercantile Dining & Provision), Chef Kelly Whitaker (Basta).
Refreshments from Fruition Farms Dairy. At the Center for the Arts. Free
6:00 p.m. FARM TO TABLE DINNER Featuring Chef David Wooding, Chef Tom Coohill (Coohills),
Chef Max MacKissock (Bar Dough), Chef John Tesar (Knife), Chef Michael Marsee
(Hogwood BBQ), and Wine Experts Cushing and Tripp Donelan (Donelan Family
Wines). At a private residence on The Bench. $250
8:30 p.m. SEMINAR WEED & WINE Dive into the new world of weed and wine pairings. Presented
in partnership with SOMA and Sommelier Aaron Tomcak (Mountain Spirits Liquors). $50
TAKE A HIKE! INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED WINE HIKE & PICNIC LUNCH
Presented in partnership with the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival. Featuring Chef
Ashley Odom (Feast & Merriment), Rachael Macaluso (Guarachi Wine Partners), and
Sommelier Aaron Tomcak (Mountain Spirits Liquors). $80
WINE & DINE 4-COURSE LUNCH & WINE PAIRING Featuring Chef Curtis Higgins,
Winery Owner Jim Foley (Séamus Wines), and Winery Owner and Winemaker Edgar
Torres (Bodega de Edgar). At Elk Ave Prime. $90
CROQUET & WINE FESTIVAL KICK-OFF Enjoy wine plus bites from Chef Michael
Marsee (Hogwood BBQ). Discover your palate with Kathryn La Tour. Etch glass with
The Art Studio. Prizes for croquet. At the Center for the Arts. $10
ART SEMINAR CANVASES & CABERNETS Presented by The Art Studio. A fun, interactive
painting session and wine tasting with Mary Tuck and Becky Chappell on the Center
for the Arts Outdoor Stage. $75
WINEMAKER DINNER Featuring Chef Dana Zobs (Crested Butte’s Personal Chefs),
Chef Jennifer Jasinski (Rioja), Chef Dana Rodriguez (Work & Class), Chef Danielle Riesz
(Wildflour Sweets), and Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren (Chateau St Jean). At a private
residence in Moon Ridge. $250
FILM CITY OF GOLD Presented by the Crested Butte Film Festival at the Center for the
Arts. $10
9:00 a.m.
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7:00 p.m.
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VIP FOUNDER’S BRUNCH Invitation-only breakfast hosted at a private home in
Crested Butte. Meet festival chefs, winemakers, and sommeliers.
SEMINAR RIEDEL GLASSWARE — TASTE THE DIFFERENCE At Elk Ave Prime.
Includes Riedel glassware set. Sommeliers Shelley Sale and Cynthia Meyers (Southern
Wine & Spirits). $80
EAT, DRINK & THINK: SHORT TALKS ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES IN
TODAY'S FOOD SYSTEM With Sara Brito (Eat, Drink & Think), Adam Danforth
(Author & Butcher), Simone Jones (Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch),
Katherine Miller (James Beard Foundation), Michel Nischan (Wholesome Wave),
Chef Alex Seidel (Fruition, Mercantile Dining & Provision), Chef Kelly Whitaker (Basta).
Refreshments from Fruition Farms Dairy. At the Center for the Arts. Free
WINE & DINE LUNCH & WINEMAKER WINE PAIRING Featuring Chef Michael
Marchitelli (Marchitelli’s Gourmet Noodle) with Assistant Winemaker Molly
Lonborg and Wine Expert Macey Bires (Halter Ranch Winery). At Marchitelli’s
Gourmet Noodle. $90
SEMINAR THE OAKING OF WINE With Owners James and Mark Blanchard
(Blanchard Family Wines). On the Center for the Arts Outdoor Stage. $40
SEMINAR SPANISH WINES — THEY’RE SO HOT RIGHT NOW With Beth Gruitch (Rioja)
and Katie Murphy (Elk Cove Vineyards). On the Center for the Arts Outdoor Stage. $40
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GHOSTORIC WALK OF THE TOWN Presented in partnership with the Crested Butte
Mountain Heritage Museum. Stops include historical sites and their lingering spirits.
Lunch at Coal Creek Grill with Chef / Innkeeper Douglas Dodd and Winery Owner
Christine De Loach (Hook & Ladder). $80
LET’S HIKE! BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE WINE HIKE & PICNIC LUNCH
Presented in partnership with the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival. With Chef Ashley
Odom (Feast & Merriment), Winery Owner Paul Sobon (Sobon Wines), and
Sommelier Aaron Tomcak (Mountain Spirits Liquors). $80
EAT, DRINK & THINK: BUTCHERING DEMONSTRATION Join Adam Danforth,
James Beard Award-winning Author, Butcher, and Chefs Collaborative Board Member
for an interactive butchery demo, and cooking demo by Chef Alex Seidel (Fruition,
Mercantile Dining & Provision). Free
GRAND TASTING INDUSTRY HOUR Invitation-only event for professionals in the
wine and food industries.
GRAND TASTING Sip, swirl, and saunter your way through over 500 national and
international wines. Featuring Crested Butte Photo Booth, caricature drawings by
Matthew Doubeck, wine auction featuring rare wines, live music by Free the
Honey Duo, unique vendors, and more! At the Big Mine Ice Arena. $75 Regular
Admission. $30 Designated Driver and Non-Drinkers
FILM THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY Presented by the Crested Butte Film Festival
at the Center for the Arts. $10
SUNDAY, JULY 31
10:00 a.m. BURSTING WITH BUBBLES BRUNCH Featuring Chef / Owner Chris Sullivan
(Mountain Oven Organic Bakery) and Sommelier Susie Mayr (Kobrand Fine Wine &
Spirits). At a private home in Riverbend. $90
2:00 p.m. ART SEMINAR WATERCOLOR & WINE Presented by The Art Studio. A fun,
interactive painting session and wine tasting with Suzanne Pierson at the Umbrella Bar
at Ten Peaks. $75
6:00 p.m. A GRAND FINALE OF EXTRAVAGANT WINES & EXQUISITE FOOD A 5-course
menu at Soupçon Bistro with Chef / Owner Jason Vernon (Soupçon Bistro). Featuring
Sommeliers Darin Thorn and Roland Herrmann (Maisons Marques & Domaines).
$1,000. This event is underwritten by Festival Chair Carol Ann May and is 100% tax deductible.
Events subject to change without notice.
Transportation Ser vices
CB Limo will provide transportation services for the Grand Tasting,
the Winemaker Dinners, and the Grand Finale Dinner. Details available on our website.
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Sara Brito
Douglas Dodd
Eat, Drink & Think
Coal Creek Grill
Ghostoric Walk of the Town
Chef Douglas’
culinary journey
took him from
small local
restaurants to
training at the CIA
(Hyde Park),
apprenticing at the
Hotel Erilbacherhof
(Zurich), boutique upscale establishments
in Dallas, Aspen, and Scottsdale, and a 7year stint as Executive Chef at the Hotel
Bel Air, which earned Zagat’s Most
Popular Hotel Restaurant during his
tenure. After a recent 6 years as Executive
Chef at The Arabelle at Vail Square,
Douglas comes back to a small town,
living the dream of owning a restaurant.
Sara is a leader of
people and change
who collaborates
to make big ideas
happen. Most
recently, Sara Brito
served as Interim
Executive Director
Davis Tilly Photography
of Chefs
Collaborative. Prior to this, Sara
collaborated with Co-Founders Kimbal
Musk and Hugo Matheson to create and
launch The Kitchen Next Door and The
Kitchen Community nonprofit. Her track
record includes award-winning work for
iconic brands American Express,
Domino’s, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Vail,
and B-Cycle. Her work on “Broccoli’s
Extreme Makeover” was featured in The
New York Times Magazine, and three of
the companies she led brand strategy for
were named to Fast Company’s 2016
World’s Most Innovative Companies: The
Kitchen, Domino’s, and Vail Resorts
(EpicMix).
Adam Danforth
Author
Eat, Drink & Think
Adam Danforth is
the James Beard
and IACP awardwinning author of
two books,
published by
Storey Publishing,
about slaughtering
Tom Barkin
and butchering
livestock. He teaches workshops and
lectures nationwide for venues such as
Mother Earth News Fair, Stone Barns
Center for Agriculture, and the James
Beard Foundation. Adam lives in
Ashland, OR.
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Simone Jones
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Eat, Drink & Think
Simone manages
Seafood Watch
Program’s business
relationships.
Engaging with
chefs,
restaurateurs,
retailers,
producers, and
wholesalers, Simone is responsible for
assisting businesses in achieving and
keeping their seafood sustainability goals,
and maintaining and growing Seafood
Watch business affiliations. Simone
represents the Monterey Bay Aquarium
internationally in key seafood
sustainability projects in Brazil and
Mexico, and has helped to facilitate the
creation of the Brazilian Alliance for
Sustainable Seafood, of which the
Aquarium is a key member.
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Katherine Miller
Chef Action Network
Eat, Drink & Think
Katherine Miller is
founding executive
director of the Chef
Action Network
(CAN) and Senior
Director of Food
Policy Advocacy at
the James Beard
Robert X. Fogarty
Foundation. CAN is
a coalition of more than 100 of America’s
leading chefs working for policy change at
the state and federal level. At the JBF,
Katherine is part of the foundation’s Impact
team, which is dedicated to engaging the
culinary community in the ongoing process
of creating a sustainable food system that
provides nutritious and delicious food for
all. She also leads the foundation’s
signature advocacy training program, the
Chefs’ Boot Camp for Policy & Change.
Michel Nischan
Wholesome Wave
Eat, Drink & Think
Michel Nischan is
a three-time James
Beard Awardwinning chef with
over 30 years of
experience
advocating for a
more healthful,
sustainable food
system. He is Founder and CEO of
Wholesome Wave, Co-Founder of the
Chef Action Network, as well as Founder
and Partner with the late actor Paul
Newman of the former Dressing Room
Restaurant. Along with his team at
Wholesome Wave, Nischan has
successfully influenced legislative
language for the recently passed Federal
Farm Bill, supporting affordable access to
healthy, locally grown fruits and
vegetables for low-income consumers.
He’s also the author of three cookbooks
and a variety of articles focused on
sustainable food systems and social
equity through food. In Spring 2015, the
James Beard Foundation honored
Nischan with the Award for the 2015
Humanitarian of The Year.
Chef Ashley Odom
Feast & Merriment
Wine Hike & Picnic Lunches
Chef Ashley, owner
of the high-end
catering company
Feast & Merriment,
specializes in
familiar comforting
foods and adding a
fun, exciting twist
to the plate. Chef
Ashley’s clientele has included the
governor of Texas as well as Whole Foods
founder John Mackey. From the Farmer’s
Market to the Wine Festival, Ashley’s
inventive interpretations of old staples
satisfy and surprise her guests.
photo by Lydia Stern
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Chef Alex Seidel
Chef Kelly Whitaker
Fruition / Mercantile Dining & Provision /
Fruition Farms Dairy & Creamery
Eat, Drink & Think
Since starting his
culinary journey at
age 14, Chef Alex
has become a
champion of
sustainable
relationships
between restaurant,
farm, and market.
Chef Alex Seidel
His illustrious
resume has earned him “top chef” honors
from reputable outlets as well as
nominations for James Beard Foundation’s
Best Chef Southwest honor. Both Fruition
and Mercantile Dining & Provision remain
two of Denver’s most coveted reservations.
When not in a kitchen, Alex can be found
at his award-winning Fruition Farms Dairy.
Basta / Æ / Dry Storage
Eat, Drink & Think
Chef Kelly’s fiery
artisan spirit lights
up every bite of
pizza or Italian
fare he produces,
whether it’s at his
popular Boulder
restaurant, Basta,
or Æ and DryChef Kelly Whitaker
Storage, his
concepts within Boulder’s collaborative
culinary think-tank, [15B]. His
restaurants have garnered national
acclaim for their cuisine, as has Kelly, for
his commitment to organic and domestic
ingredients, making him an accidental
activist for the cause and local leader of
the national powerhouse Chefs
Collaborative.
Mexican cuisine made from
scratch in Crested Butte
for over 35 years!
Open 5:00 to 9:30 Nightly
330 Elk Avenue • 349–6674
www.donitascantina.com
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More Featured Somm eliers, Winemakers & Wine Experts
James & Mark Blanchard
Blanchard Family Wines
The Oaking of Wine
Blanchard Family Wines creates limited
production, handcrafted, artisan wines,
sourced from the top vineyards in the
Sonoma Valley. Believing that great wine
is born in the vineyard, brothers James
and Mark Blanchard choose growers that
share Blanchard’s focus and passion for
quality. Blanchard showcases the
appellations of Russian River, Chalk Hill,
Dry Creek, and Alexander Valley, with
most of either 100% varietal or singlevineyard products.
Bryan Croft
Firesteed Cellars
Art & Wine Walk of the Town
While studying
economics and
geology at the
University of
California, Davis,
Winemaker Bryan
Croft developed a
passion for wine.
After graduating,
he worked in the Stags Leap District of
Napa Valley for four years, learning the
invaluable lesson of wine balance, the
foundation of his winemaking style. In
1996, inspired by what others were
achieving to the north, he left Cabernet
country to pursue Pinot Noir in
Oregon’s Willamette Valley. For nineteen
vintages now at Firesteed, Bryan has
continued the winery’s tradition of
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defying what was thought possible for a
value-priced Pinot Noir, crafted worldclass bottlings that showcase the
ageability of Oregon’s premier variety,
and created highly-acclaimed, richly
aromatic white wines: Pinot Gris,
Riesling, and Chardonnay.
understand why you like the wines you
like. It’s more than swish and spit and
gives you tools to enjoy wine on a
different level. She’s also researching indepth wine topics related to sensory
learning methods and ambiguous
perceptual experiences of wine.
Christine De Loach
Beth Gruitch
Hook & Ladder Vineyards & Winery
Ghostoric Walk of the Town
Hook & Ladder
Vineyards & Winery
is hearth and home
of long-time
winemakers Cecil
and Christine De
Loach, who bring
over 30 years
experience making
wine in the Russian River Valley to Hook
& Ladder. The simple philosophy: craft
exceptional wines from the highest
quality grapes that people love to drink.
They consider each step of the
winemaking process an opportunity to
showcase the distinctive flavors contained
within their carefully cultivated grapes,
and every bottle a worthy representation
of the best effort from each and every
person at Hook & Ladder.
Sommelier, Restaurateur
Spanish Wines –
They’re so HOT right now!
Beth has restaurant
DNA in her veins.
Having worked
every position
possible, putting in
long hours and
hard labor, she
possesses the
stamina and
leadership required to sit at the top of the
restaurant food chain. After trying jobs
outside of a restaurant, she eventually
went back to it, earning a Restaurant
Hospitality degree from UNLV. She
managed Boogie’s for a bit, then DIVE!, a
Steven Spielberg / Levy Restaurants
partnership. She expanded her horizons,
joining the ranks of Levy, managing some
of their high-end concept restaurants. In
1999, she accepted a job as GM at
Panzano where she met Chef Jennifer
Jasinski, and in 2003 began a partnership
that continues today, with four of
Denver’s top-rated restaurants.
Kathryn La Tour
Sommelier, CWS, Ph.D.
Croquet & Wine Festival Kick-Off
Kathryn has a
unique niche
among sommeliers.
Combining her
curiosity for
hedonistic
experiences with
her wine
certifications and
her training and education as a consumer
psychologist, she has created an
interactive wine exhibit to help you
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Rachael Macaluso
Guarachi Wine Partners
Take a Hike! Wine Hike & Picnic Lunch
Rachel Macaluso
was born in
Newport Beach, CA
and raised in
Dallas, TX. She
began her career in
the wine industry in
1997 as a
telemarketing rep
for Republic Beverage Company. She rose
in the ranks to become a respected manager
with RNDC. Looking for new challenges,
she moved to Colorado in 2010 to work
with Grand Vin, the fine wine company
within RNDC. In 2013 she joined the
Guarachi Wine Partners team as Area
Manager responsible for Colorado
managing some of the best South American
wines available in the USA.
Todd Stewart
Elk Cove Vineyards
Art & Wine Walk of the Town
Todd has been
with Elk Cove since
2011. He provides
sales support and
education to Elk
Cove’s wholesale
partners across the
USA. He also is on
the welcome crew
for summertime events at the winery such
as Oregon Pinot Camp & IPNC. Todd is
Elk Cove’s resident BBQ expert — he’s
from NC after all! — and plays a mean
game of poker.
Let us celebrate th e occasion
with wine and sweet words. Plautus
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Winemakers & Wine Experts
Shelley Sale
Paul Sobon
Sommelier
Riedel Glassware — Taste the Difference
Shelley Sale is a
Colorado native,
celebrating over 21
years with
Southern Wine &
Spirits of
Colorado,
currently serving as
VP of Fine Wine in
the American Fine Wine Division. She is a
Level 1 Sommelier with MS program,
Certified Specialist of Wine, Certified
Sake Professional, and Certified Spirits
Specialist. She is working on the next
levels in wine and sake education. She
has a passion for sake, bubbles, and roses
and loves to travel the world visiting the
land and dirt that grows the grapes, most
recently exploring in Chile. She is also
passionate about advancing women in
the wine and spirits industry as the work
environment changes around the world.
Sobon Wines
Let’s Hike! Wine Hike & Picnic Lunch
Paul Sobon has
been in the wine
industry since the
family founded
Shenandoah
Vineyards in 1977.
In addition to
hands-on work, he
studied at UC
Davis’ Enology / Viticulture Extension
program. Before starting full-time with the
family business in 1983, he traveled
through Europe and Australia wine
producing regions and studied technique
from all corners of the globe. He is
directly involved in the daily operations
and growth of the winery and the
sustainably-farmed vineyards, guiding
Sobon through sustainable growing
practices to produce wines expressing the
true flavors of the grape and the soil from
which it came.
Aaron Tomcak
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Sommelier
Wine Hike & Picnic Lunches
Weed & Wine Seminar
Aaron is a laid-back
entrepreneur and a
gentleman. Owner
of Mountain Spirits
Liquors (Crested
Butte) since 2004,
he became a
sommelier in 2006
to share his love for
wine. He has previously hosted wine
classes for the unpretentious to introduce
folks to fine, inexpensive wines in a
relaxed setting. Aaron is a frequent
participant at the festival who brings his
casual vibe to any event he attends.
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Arrival Tim e
3:00 p.m.
Vendors on
Display
Tahoe Kitchen
Company
Sogno Toscano
Colorado Barrel
Designs
Colorado Tables
Live Music
Free the Honey Duo graces the arena with live music.
Lizzy Plotkin (fiddle, mandolin) and Katherine Taylor
(banjo, guitar) play traditional and original music drawn
from the deep well of feminine experience. These are
songs of home, community, and nature. This is the
medicine of string and wood and voice.
Free the Honey Duo
Tickets
$75 General
Admission (21+),
$30 Designated
Driver and
Non-Drinkers
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Activities
The Crested Butte Photo Booth
pops up and opens its curtain to help
you commemorate (or perhaps
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remember) the fun. They bring a
basket full of props
and goodies to
make your picture
Matthew Doubek
even more
entertaining. It can be addictive. Grab
friends and strangers alike and get creative.
Matthew Doubek will immortalize you
— or some rendition of you — in his finely
crafted caricature drawings. Matthew
studied fine art with a major in illustration,
but it was an audition for Tom Richmond, an alumni and caricaturist / illustrator for Mad
Magazine in 1993, that sparked his caricature career. Since then, he has logged years of
caricature and face painting experience with a plethora of clients ranging from Knott’s
Camp Snoopy to Mall of America to the Minnesota Twins. Stop by his stoop, and don’t
forget to take your glass!
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A HALLMARK OF THE Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival,
the Grand Tasting in Big Mine Ice Arena is an impressive
tasting event. Sip, swirl, and saunter your way through over
500 national and international wines. With this impressive
selection, you are sure to find a new favorite or small
family operation. Take a stroll through our silent wine
auction with unique and rare wines for the bidding.
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Location
Big Mine Ice Arena
photo by Lydia Stern
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR AMAZING IN-KIND DONORS
(970) 349–7487, Ext. 5
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Truly homemade ice cream
made from scratch, in small
batches, right here in
Crested Butte!
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Traditional & innovative flavors
Non-dairy ice creams & sorbets
Hormone-free milk & cream
Local & organic ingredients
Open 11 A.M. to 10 P.M. Daily
349–2888
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1/2
Elk Ave. • Crested Butte, Colorado
130 elk avenue • crested butte, colorado
970.349.5118
CHEERS TO CELEBRATING
LIFE’S ADVENTURES!
Mountain Spirits Liquors specializes
in small batch fine wines to fit any
budget, delectably crafted spirits and
the finest beers from around the
world. Thank you for supporting
our business and our family.
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
220 ELK AVENUE
970.349.5401
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