Project Whitefish Wine and Food Fest to be Kentucky Derby themed
Flathead locals and visitors are cordially invited to enjoy an annual Whitefish tradition: Project Whitefish Wine and Food Fest. For the last 29 years, Whitefish has hosted the annual wine tasting, food festival and auction.
This year’s event, themed the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous with a Kentucky Derby twist, will be held at Grouse Mountain Lodge on Wednesday, May 2 from 6-9 p.m.
The annual event raises much-needed funds to support kids in the local community through sports and the performing arts. All proceeds from the benefit go to Project Whitefish Kids, the organization that maintains the Smith Fields Sports Complex for several sports teams and the Whitefish Theatre Company.
The food includes a fine sampling of cuisines from local restaurants including The Grill at Grouse, Latitude 48, Zucca, Last Chair Kitchen and Bar, Tea Kettle Café, Fleur Bake Shop, and Whitefish Lake Restaurant.
Fun Beverage always makes wine tasting a delight, providing a wonderful selection of wines and introducing new varieties for the tasters to sample. Montana Coffee Traders will supply plenty of coffee for everyone and craft beer will be provided by the Great Northern Brewing Co.
A silent and live auction highlights the evening with lots of exciting items available this year. Auction items include original art, a wireless speaker system, custom-made gourmet dinners, lodging and Golden Knights tickets in Las Vegas, golfing extravaganzas, sporting equipment, wine, restaurant gift certificates, health and pampering specials, theater tickets, a quarter of a cow, garden and home decorating packages, outdoor adventure events and much, much more. Local businesses and individuals have donated all of these items.
Seating is limited to 200 guests. Tickets are $70 per person and include all food and beverages. Attendees may also buy an entire table of 10 for $700 or sponsor a table for $300 that comes with four tickets.
Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: The Village Shop, Imagination Station, and the O’Shaughnessy Center Box Office.
Tickets can also be purchased by calling 862-5371 or online at www.whitefishtheatreco.org.