Flathead locals and visitors are cordially invited to enjoy an annual Whitefish tradition: Project Whitefish Wine and Food Fest. For the last 28 years, Whitefish has hosted the annual wine tasting, food festival and auction. This year's event, themed the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous, will be held at Grouse Mountain Lodge on Wednesday, May 3rd from 6:00 - 9:00 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.

The food is always superb with a fine sampling of cuisines from local restaurants including Logan's Bar and Grill, Loula's, Latitude 48, Last Chair Kitchen & Bar, Pig & Olive, Stumptown Market Bakery, and Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Fun Beverage always makes wine and beer tasting a delight, providing a wonderful selection of wines and introducing new varieties for the tasters to sample. Montana Coffee Traders will supply plenty of coffee for everyone.

A silent and live auction highlights the evening with lots of exciting items available this year. Auction items include original art, a SONOS speaker system, custom-made gourmet dinners, weekend getaways to Las Vegas and Flathead Lake, a hot air balloon ride, golfing extravaganzas, sporting equipment, wine, restaurant gift certificates, health and pampering specials, theatre tickets, ski lift tickets, a quarter of a cow, garden and home decorating packages, outdoor adventure events and much, much more. There is also a week-long safari package along the northern cape of South Africa. Local businesses and individuals have donated all of these items.

Seating is limited to 200. Tickets are $70 per person and include all food and beverages. You can also buy an entire table for ten for $700 or sponsor a table for $300 that comes with four 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 towards this event. Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: The Village Shop, Imagination Station, and the O'Shaughnessy Center. Grab some friends and call 862-5371 to get your tickets today. You can also purchase tickets online at www.whitefishtheatreco.org.
Sponsors for Project Whitefish are Fun Beverage, Whitefish Theatre Company, and Project Whitefish Kids.