August 7-10, 2025

Best of Fest

AN EVENING OF ELEGANT FLAVORS & REFINED PALATES

BEST OF FEST:

SIPS IN FULL BLOOM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
7:00-9:30PM

$235

(plus $24.79 in fees)
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Join us for a beautiful summer evening on the green for Sips in Full Bloom: a garden-inspired celebration filled with exceptional wines, spirits, and brews, each paired with delicious bites and seasonal ingredients. Just as a garden reaches its peak in summer, so does the art of the pour. Whether you’re enjoying a delicate hors d’oeuvre alongside a crisp sip of Sauvignon Blanc, or savoring Colorado-made bourbon mingled with the sweetness of summer peaches, there’s something for everyone to discover in this al fresco, walk-about tasting.

Come dressed in your finest garden party attire, think flowing sundresses, linen suits, floral prints, and pastels, as we take in the blossoms of flavor from fresh ingredients & exquisite wines. Let the blooms inspire your glass, your plate, and your style for an evening where every sip is in full bloom.

This event is 21+ only.

You can use payment plans to purchase tickets to this event. More details can be found on the FAQ page

WHAT TO EXPECT

RESERVE & HIGHLY RATED WINES ONLY

We curate our wine list for Best of Fest to only feature the best of the best at the festival. 

GUIDED PAIRINGS

Enhance your journey through reserve & highly rated wines with our pairing suggestions that are designed to bring out the best flavors in the wines! 

ONE-ON-ONE TIME WITH EXPERTS

At this smaller tasting event, get the opportunity to connect with our wineries and ask questions about the wines.

GARDEN PARTY ATTIRE

Don your pastels & garden-party-attire to be in harmony with the surrounding gardens & greens of the venue. 

(encouraged but not required!)

LIVE MUSIC

Live music from local musicians complements the wine at this intimate event.

Refined cocktails made with fresh ingredients

Enjoy a spirits corner where the cocktails are garnished with the freshest local ingredients! 

UPGRADED GLASSES

Enjoy the finer sips in leveled up glasses.

LIVE PAINTING

Watch Monica Fine Art paint a masterpiece as you savor the fine wines.

PAIR LIKE A PRO

Test your knowledge of food and wine pairings with Kellie Martin, Chief Sommelier of SommSchool.

Kellie Martin will be curating the pairings of the evening!

FEATURED WINERIES

Vail Wine Classic Best of Fest Wines.

GETTING HERE

PARKING DIRECTIONS

We will charter a private bus to take guests to the venue. Please park at the Welcome Center and look for signage and personnel to direct you onto the correct bus. The bus will leave every 15 minutes to take guests to the Nordic Center. After the event, the bus will be available to drop guests off at the Welcome Center.

Parking Address: Vail Village Parking Structure 241 S Frontage Rd E, Vail, Co 81657

Venue Address: 

Vail Nordic Center, 1775 Sunburst Dr, Vail, CO 81657