Taste of Vail 2025: A Food and Wine Festival Worth Traveling For
Published March 24, 2025
The Taste of Vail is more than a food and wine festival. It’s a celebration of mountain life, of elevated flavors served with alpine views. Held this year from April 2 to 5 2025, the event blends world-class cuisine, exceptional wine, and the unmistakable vibrancy of spring in Colorado.
A Culinary Experience Framed by Mountains
Imagine sipping a crisp rosé while standing in freshly fallen snow. Tasting locally sourced Colorado lamb prepared by a James Beard nominee. Swirling a Napa Cabernet alongside a Chilean Malbec as the sun dips behind the Gore Range. These are the kinds of moments that define the Taste of Vail.
Events take place throughout the village and on the mountain — from mountaintop tastings at 10,000 feet to elegant dinners hosted in intimate restaurants. The Debut of Rosé, always a crowd favorite, opens the festival with a preview of the season’s newest releases. Walk through Vail Village and you’ll encounter pop-up pairings, chef showcases, and casual conversations with winemakers who are happy to tell you what’s in your glass and why it matters.
It’s immersive without feeling fussy. Sophisticated, but still relaxed. And always, always set to the backdrop of that clean mountain air.
Spring Skiing Meets Après Indulgence
Part of the appeal is the timing. Early April still offers great skiing — especially in the mornings — with long afternoons that invite you to linger. There’s a freedom to spring travel in Vail and Beaver Creek. The pressure eases. The trails are open, but the crowds have thinned. You can spend the morning carving groomers, then swap ski boots for something far more comfortable and head into the village for an afternoon tasting.
It’s the kind of rhythm that resets your senses. And it pairs beautifully with a stay that reflects the same balance of style and substance.
Where to Stay for the Perfect Weekend
If you're planning to attend the Taste of Vail and want to stay nearby without being in the middle of the noise, Beaver Creek offers the perfect complement. Tucked just down the road, it feels more intimate. More curated. And when you stay at Pop Art Villa, that experience extends well beyond the event.
Whether you're in the King Studio, Pop Art Villa Panorama, or the Pop Art Villa Riverfront residence, you’ll find the same thoughtful details. Each boasts bold design, inviting spaces, and the kind of quiet luxury that turns a trip into a memory. Ski-in/ski-out access means you can still hit the slopes, but the real indulgence starts after. Glass of wine in hand. Firepit glowing. Views that go quiet just when you want them to.
Planning Your Trip
Tickets are available for individual events or as part of full-festival packages. Whether you’re a serious wine collector, a casual foodie, or just someone who loves to travel for experiences worth remembering, this event belongs on your radar.
Pair it with a long weekend stay at Pop Art Villa and you have everything you need: a touch of spring, a taste of the good life, and a setting that feels as well-composed as the meals themselves.
Your glass is waiting. April is coming. And the Rockies are ready to surprise you. Book now!