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First Annual Telluride Culinary Arts Festival

By Madelyn Miller

I don’t ski, but I sure can eat. And while I would have to start on the beginner’s slope if I was going downhill, I am an experienced eater.

So when I learned that this gorgeous mountain village was planning an event where I could eat, drink and shop for art work, I knew the time was ripe (or aged as in wines) to visit.

In my older age, I am enjoying benchmarks of things I have done. And I think it will be exciting to say that I was at the very first Telluride Culinary Arts Festival. It might start a tradition on my calendar. And yours.

Telluride Mountain Village will host this decadent three-day festival throughout its European-style, pedestrian friendly plazas. In addition to events showcasing celebrity chefs such as John Ash and Michael Lomonaco, there will be a grand tasting, culinary seminars and a progressive dinner where guests travel by gondola to the featured restaurants. The weekend long festival is complimented by an art event showcasing the paintings, pottery, jewelry, and mixed media from more than 100 local and international artists.

WHAT:

Telluride Culinary Arts Festival, three days of food, wine, chef demonstrations, seminars and glorious meals in the historic mountain playground of Telluride, Colorado, featuring:

            Progressive Dinner
            Grand Tasting
            Celebrity Chef Demonstrations
            Food and Pairing Seminars
            Bloodies and Bluegrass Brunch

WHEN:

Friday, August 13 through Sunday, August 15, 2004

WHERE:

Mountain Village and Telluride, Colorado

TICKETS:

Early bird weekend passes are $255.00 and Grand Tasting tickets are $75.00 (Grand tasting is included in weekend packages)

After July 1, tickets are $295.00 and $95.00, respectively.

For tickets, please call 877.359.5606

www.tellurideculinaryart.com

GREAT GUIDEBOOKS

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Oddball Colorado
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