Update – June 30th: I told you this one was popular. A day later, the event is sold out. Wow. I asked the organisers if there was a chance to still grab any tickets and they tell me:
Guests who were unable to secure tickets are encouraged to join the official waitlist, as limited tickets occasionally become available. Organizers also note that additional programming will take place around Eat Drink SLC this season, with details to be announced. Updates will be shared via the event’s social channels and website.
To join the waitlist and stay informed, visit www.eatdrinkslc.com
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Original post – June 29th: A quick heads up that Eat Drink SLC – the Summer’s premier food festival started selling tickets today. If you’ve enjoyed the event in the past or have always intended to check it out, now’s the time to buy tickets. If you fall into that latter camp, expect two nights of unlimited food tasting from some of the brightest in town – accompanied by dozens of wine tastings, beer options, and cocktails.
The event has been selling out faster and faster every year. Last year’s tickets went in the blink of an eye; four days is all it took for one night to completely sell out.
This year, EDSLC takes place on two evenings in September (the 16th and 17th for 2026). The 21+ only event is held on the grounds of Tracy Aviary, and over the course of three hours, guests can wander freely, sampling from a variety of SLC’s best. Confirmed culinary options (each night varies) for the 2026 bash include:
Wednesday, September 16th
- Bambara
- Caputo’s
- Felt Bar & Eatery
- Hill’s Kitchen
- Laurel
- Laziz Kitchen
- Oakwood Fire Kitchen
- Oquirrh
- Park City Culinary Institute
- Provisions
- Rouser
- Scelto
- Studio
- Sugar House Station
- The Tasting Room
- The Pearl
- Xiao Bao Bao
Thursday, , September 17th
- Beehive Cheese
- Carson Kitchen
- Chez Nibs
- Copper Common
- Cucina Wine Bar
- Edison House
- Franklin Ave
- Hoof & Vine
- HSL
- Ivy & Varley
- Millcrepes
- Nomad East
- Noodlehead
- Salt Lake Culinary Institute
- Sunday’s Best
- The Tasting Room
- The Copper Onion
- Urban Hill
- Wildwood
Hops On The Hill
Also returning this year to Stein Eriksen Lodge, a seasonal long run of local brewers teaming up with the food experts in the kitchen. Held on the Flagstaff deck each week, the event runs 5.00 – 7.00 p.m.
The $90 ticket (21+ and older) includes food tastings and specialty beer tastings. A $45 “Food Only” ticket will be available for purchase at the door. Participating breweries and dates are as follows:
- July 14th – Uinta & Bohemian
- July 21st – 2 ROW & Bewilder
- July 28th – Fisher & Epic
- August 4 -Mountain West & Salt Lake Brewing Co.
- August 11th Silver Reef & Helper Beer
- August 18th – Level Crossing and Mad Fritz
More information can be found at https://www.steinlodge.com/hops-on-the-hill
La Caille
One more multiple series, this one from the fine dining Sandy restaurant. The business writes:
This summer, Tour de La Caille features a unique, local focus and a stroll throughout the grounds. Farm to Table takes you on a journey through 5 farm-focused courses served in stunning locations around La Caille, highlighting amazing local ingredients and the incredible farmers and artisans behind them.
Through these five courses, you’ll experience some of the best Utah has to offer with gifts of the garden, forest, field, and stream. We are delighted to partner with Caputo’s, Tagge’s Famous Fruits, Wasatch Front Fungi, Whistling Springs Trout Farm, and Heritage Craft Butchers to bring you these unique, chef-crafted creations that let the ingredients truly shine.”
Tour de La Caille will be held on July 15th, August 19th, and September 16th, 5.00 – 9.00 p.m. Tickets available online at eventbrite.com
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