2025 Patron Passes

Being a Patron Passholder allows you early access to reserve your seats for all festival events, as well as additional pass holder-only perks.

Select “Reserve Tickets” from the schedule screen

  • Star Pass

    Star Patrons enjoy a summer-long experience with VIP treatment at all the best Wine + Food Festival events.

    $4,000
    Estimated Fair Market Value: $1,675

    Details Below

  • Pearl Pass

    Pearl Patrons enjoy a VIP Wine + Food Festival experience with entry to most events throughout the festival.

    $2,750
    Estimated Fair Market Value: $975

    Details Below

  • Weekender Pass

    Weekender Passholders enjoy an elevated Festival experience focused on oenology education and culinary enjoyment.

    $500
    Estimated Fair Market Value: $475

    Details Below

Star Pass

Star Patrons enjoy a summer-long experience with VIP treatment at all the best Festival events.

$4,000 | Single Pass

Estimated Fair Market Value: $1,675

Select “Reserve Tickets” from the schedule screen

The Star Patron Pass includes admission to:

  • All Tour de Forks Winemakers Dinners:

    • July 13 | Tour de Forks: Whispers & Wildflowers dinner + a show with Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Experience at the Center for the Arts Feldberg East Courtyard + Steddy Theater with Chef Travis McShane + Tolaini Estate

    • July 16 | Tour de Forks: Sunset Soirée at the home of John + Erin Kiltz with Chef Michael Diaz de Leon + Jane Lopes, Master Sommelier

    • July 18 | Tour de Forks: Canyon Twilight held at Public House with Chef Brother Luck + Tablas Creek Winery

  • July 7 | Winemaker’s Tent at Alpenglow: JD Clayton*

  • July 10 | Two seats (per pass holder) at the Center for the Arts Gala

  • July 14 | Patron Pass Holder Welcome Happy Hour*

  • July 14 | Winemaker’s Tent at Alpenglow: Easy Jim*

  • July 15 - 18 | Choice of all Festival Seminars each day, including Field Trips

  • July 19 | VIP Champagne Brunch

  • July 19 | VIP admission and lounge access at The Grand Tasting

  • July 20 | Farewell Halvsies Event

  • July 21 | Winemaker’s Tent at Alpenglow: Jacob Larsen Band*

  • Summer 2025 | VIP balcony seats for an incredible concert to be announced soon (upon reservation)

In addition to these delicious events, Star Patrons receive:

  • Elevated Alpenglow benefits: Priority reserved parking and complimentary VIP wine tent with private bartender (Mondays, June 16 - August 11)

  • Acknowledgement in Wine + Food Festival printed materials + website

  • Priority a la carte ticket purchase access to all Wine + Food Festival events

  • W+FF gift bag

*Tickets for exclusive patron events and services are not available to the public for a la carte purchase. Additional a la carte tickets to all events can be purchased by Patrons, if available, prior to release to the public.

Please Note that additional dinners outside of the Tour de Forks series are not included in the Star or Pearl Patron Passes. A la carte tickets are available for these events for an additional charge.

Pearl Pass

Pearl Patrons enjoy a VIP Wine + Food Festival experience with entry to most events throughout the festival.

$2,750 | Single Pass

Estimated Fair Market Value: $975

Select “Reserve Tickets” from the schedule screen

The Pearl Patron Pass includes admission to:

  • Choice of two Tour de Forks Winemaker Dinners:

    • July 13 | Tour de Forks: Whispers & Wildflowers dinner + a show with Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Experience at the Center for the Arts Feldberg East Courtyard + Steddy Theater with Chef Travis McShane + Tolaini Estate

    • July 16 | Tour de Forks: Sunset Soirée at the home of John + Erin Kiltz with Chef Michael Diaz de Leon + Jane Lopes, Master Sommelier

    • July 18 | Tour de Forks: Canyon Twilight held at Public House with Chef Brother Luck + Tablas Creek Winery

  • July 7 | Winemaker’s Tent at Alpenglow: JD Clayton*

  • July 14 | Patron Pass Holder Welcome Happy Hour*

  • July 14 | Winemaker’s Tent at Alpenglow: Easy Jim*

  • July 15 - 18 | Choice of either Festival Seminars OR a Field Trip each day

  • July 19 | VIP Champagne Brunch

  • July 19 | VIP admission and lounge access at The Grand Tasting

  • July 20 | Farewell Halvsies Event

  • July 21 | Winemaker’s Tent at Alpenglow: Jacob Larsen Band*

In addition to these delicious events, Pearl Patrons receive:

  • Acknowledgement in Wine + Food Festival printed materials + website

  • Priority a la carte ticket purchase access to all Wine + Food Festival events

  • W+FF gift bag

*Tickets for exclusive patron events and services are not available to the public for a la carte purchase.

Please Note that additional dinners outside of the Tour de Forks series are not included in the Star or Pearl Patron Passes. A la carte tickets are available for these events for an additional charge.

Weekender Pass

Weekender Pass Holders enjoy an elevated Festival experience focused on oenology education and culinary enjoyment.

$500 | Single Pass

Estimated Fair Market Value: $475

Select “Reserve Tickets” from the schedule screen

Weekender Pass Holders receive admission to:

  • July 17 | Dinner at Campfire Ranch

  • July 18 | Choice of 2 Seminars

  • July 19 | VIP admission and lounge access at The Grand Tasting

  • July 20 | Farewell Halvsies Event

In addition to these delicious events, Weekender Pass Holders receive: 

The Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival is a fundraising event for the Crested Butte Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

We are so grateful for the generous contributions that passholders make to support the Center when purchasing a pass for the festival. Please note that only the portion of your contribution that exceeds the value of any goods or services you receive is tax-deductible. The estimated fair market value of each pass is noted below. For contributions greater than $250, a written statement will be provided for your reference at the conclusion of the festival.