The annual Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival (RMWFF), presented by Sobeys Liquor and Safeway Liquor, returns to Calgary October 17 and 18, showcasing the finest local cuisine alongside a wide array of over 850 wines, spirits, craft beers and more. Since launching in 1998, RMWFF has been one of Alberta’s largest and most beloved food and adult beverage events. RMWFF entices guests to explore and travel to its host cities while they indulge their taste buds at an elevated festival experience.
The Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is an opportunity to sample an array of local, international, craft and premium products to find your new favourites that you can revisit again and again. There are few other places in Alberta where you can walk through the door and pick your journey with hundreds of samples of wine, beer and spirits available. Prepare to invite even your most selective friends, because with the variety of food and drink choices, there is truly something for everyone.
The Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival also hosts a range of interactive experiences. Education opportunities include guided tastings, drink and food pairings, seminars and interactive sessions. You can connect with and get to know local chefs and brewers and hear their stories first-hand. RMWFF aims to support local and elevate the amazing small businesses in our province, while also bringing you premium sips from all over the world.
2025 highlights
This year’s festival hosts a variety of local restaurants that are RMWFF first-timers, including PARK by Sidewalk Citizen, L’Olivo Cicchetti & Lounge, Lina’s Trattoria, Dot & Darling Charcuterie and Sweets, The Tavern Collective, El Furniture Warehouse, The Station Pub & Grill, Garbanzo’s, Toscana Italian Grill on 10th and more.
Guests will also be able to enjoy a selection of new Masterclasses held onsite. Dive deeper with expert-led seminars from tasting techniques to industry insights and all things food and beverage. These sessions offer a captivating opportunity to learn from professionals while sipping on exceptional beverages.
Visit the vendors and find handcrafted goods, gourmet treats and local finds. Sip, shop and soak up the incredible atmosphere at this year’s festival.
Choose from three different time slots: Friday, October 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, October 18, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., or from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Visit the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival website or follow along on Instagram and Facebook for exclusive sneak peeks, exhibitor features, contests and more! Can’t attend in Calgary? RMWFF is also heading to Edmonton. Visit the website for more details.
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