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Friends of James Beard Chef Invitational

Sand Valley Golf Resort
1697 Leopold Way, Nekoosa, WI 54457
March 3-5, 2023


Raffle Prize Details
Win an all-inclusive culinary weekend for 8 that includes exquisite food, wine and spirits tastings featuring four James Beard award winning chefs.  It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience you will never forget.
 
James Beard Chef Invitational Prize Package includes:
  • 8 event tickets to the Friends of James Beard Chef Invitational with access to all event activities.
  • Lodging on Friday and Saturday nights at the iconic Sand Valley Resort where you will be housed in a luxurious private four-bedroom cottage that sleeps 8 people. Cottage features 4 private king bedrooms with en suite baths plus a spacious kitchen and living room with fireplace.
  • Exquisite culinary experiences ranging from chef-tasting stations with open bar, wine and whiskey tastings, and a 5-course tasting menu with wine and cocktail pairings.
  • Culinary demonstrations led by 4 James Beard award-winning chefs, including Tory Miller (Madison), Dane Baldwin (Milwaukee), Erling Wu-Bower (Chicago) and Jorge Guzman (Minneapolis).
  • Access to Sand Valley’s winter and wellness activities and a post-dinner party with warm bourbon cocktails, dancing and bonfires.
  • More event details can be found here.
 
Prize package valued at $6,500.
 
Purchase a raffle ticket for $100 to be entered into prize drawing. 
Tickets sold until January 31, 2023. Winning ticket will be drawn on February 1.
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Event Details

Friday, March 3 - Sunday, March 5, 2023
Sand Valley
1697 Leopold Way, Nekoosa, WI, 54457
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The Friends of James Beard Chef Invitational at Sand Valley is a way to have a little unexpected fun while the midwestern winter melts away. We’re bringing together some of the best chefs in the midwest for a weekend-long food affair that you simply cannot experience anywhere else. While you embark on a culinary journey, participate in a little friendly competition along the way. Join us for a special week of food, fun, and fundraising for The James Beard Foundation and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin.

Guest Chefs

Erling Wu-Bower
Erling Wu-Bower, Chicago
Tory Miller
Tory Miller, Madison
Dane Baldwin
Dane Baldwin, Milwaukee
Jorge Guzman
Jorge Guzman, Minneapolis

Sand Valley Host Chef

Adam Schmidt
Executive Chef Adam Schmidt
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