Annual Project Whitefish Wine and Food Fest

Flathead locals and visitors are cordially invited to enjoy an annual Whitefish tradition — Project Whitefish Wine and Food Fest. For the last 32 years, Whitefish has hosted the annual wine tasting, food festival and auction. This year’s event, themed Hollywood Nights, will be held at Grouse Mountain Lodge on Wednesday, May 3 from 6-9 p.m. The annual event raises much-needed funds to support kids in our community through sports and the performing arts. All proceeds from this benefit go to Project Whitefish Kids, the organization that maintains the Smith Fields Sports Complex for several sports teams, and the Whitefish Theatre Company.

There’s superb food with a fine sampling of cuisines from local restaurants including Indah Sushi, Logan’s Grill at Grouse, Ed McGrew’s Barbeque, Latitude 48, Last Chair Kitchen & Bar, Fleur Bake Shop and Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Summit Beverage makes wine tasting a delight, providing a wonderful selection of wines and introducing new varieties for tasters to sample. Craft beer will also be provided by Jeremiah Johnson at Black Star.

A silent and live auction highlights the evening with exciting items available this year. Auction items include a Golden Knights Las Vegas package, a private surf and turf dinner for six, a weekend getaway in Essex, a treehouse weekend on Big Mountain, a private movie party, sporting equipment, golf packages, wine, art and historic Glacier photos, baskets from local businesses, local beef from Wagyu Beef and KM Beef, restaurant gift certificates, theatre tickets and much more. Local businesses and individuals have donated all of these items.

John Dunnigan and David Walburn will be playing music during the evening and acting as the event’s emcees.

Seating is limited to 150. Tickets are $100 per person and include all food and beverages. You can also buy an entire table for ten for $1000 or sponsor a table for $500 that comes with two tickets. Sponsored tables are conveniently located near the auctioneer with your name or your company’s name listed for all to see. If you are unable to attend, donations are also accepted for this event. Tickets can be purchased at the O’Shaughnessy Center Box Office and online at www.whitefishtheatreco.org. Grab some friends, dress up in your best Hollywood attire, and call 406-862-5371 to get your tickets today.

Sponsors for Project Whitefish are Summit Beverage, Whitefish Theatre Company and Project Whitefish Kids.