From our casual burger huts to our farm-to-table fine dining spots, Montana is truly a foodie’s paradise. And if you consider yourself a culinary enthusiast, you’ve probably already heard of MSU Billings Foundation’s Wine & Food Festival. This food lover’s paradise is celebrating its 30th annual event this year, and the menu and wine pairings look better than ever.

Food and wine lovers, it’s time to treat yourself for a good cause.

The Montana State University Billings Foundation’s Wine & Food Festival has become the signature event in Montana for people who love good wine and tasty food pairings.

MSU Billings Foundation Wine & Food Festival / Facebook Since the festival’s beginnings three decades ago, it has grown from a single-day event to an entire week of pre-parties and after-parties.

Proceeds from the event go to the MSU Billings Foundation and help with scholarships for students and increasing campus visibility.

MSU Billings Foundation Wine & Food Festival / Facebook To date, the event has raised over $6.8 million between the festival ticket proceeds and the annual auctions.

This year, guests can purchase tickets to a Winemaster Symposium on Thursday, a wine pairing event on Friday, and a big dinner on Saturday night.

MSU Billings Foundation Wine & Food Festival / Facebook Both Friday and Saturday’s events will include a silent auction.

When you attend this festival, you’ll want to come hungry.

MSU Billings Foundation Wine & Food Festival / Facebook Guests can feast on tasty bites from nationally-renowned chefs, and you won’t want to miss a single thing.

Have we mentioned there will be plenty of wine?

MSU Billings Foundation Wine & Food Festival / Facebook This year’s featured winemaster is Rick Sayre from Rodney Strong Vineyards in Sonoma.

You might think an elegant event like this would be pretentious, but it’s warm, welcoming, and friendly.

MSU Billings Foundation Wine & Food Festival / Facebook Guests are encouraged to have a great time while they sip, feast, and bid on some amazing items.

This year’s festival dates are May 12-14, 2022.

MSU Billings Foundation Wine & Food Festival / Facebook Ticket prices vary, and you can buy tickets to one event as easily as all three.

‘Have you ever been to a festival like this? Share your experiences with us in the comments!

MSU Billings Foundation Wine & Food Festival / Facebook

Since the festival’s beginnings three decades ago, it has grown from a single-day event to an entire week of pre-parties and after-parties.

To date, the event has raised over $6.8 million between the festival ticket proceeds and the annual auctions.

Both Friday and Saturday’s events will include a silent auction.

Guests can feast on tasty bites from nationally-renowned chefs, and you won’t want to miss a single thing.

This year’s featured winemaster is Rick Sayre from Rodney Strong Vineyards in Sonoma.

Guests are encouraged to have a great time while they sip, feast, and bid on some amazing items.

Ticket prices vary, and you can buy tickets to one event as easily as all three.

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