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Montana Master Chefs®

September 4 – 7, 2026

Where Culinary Legends Meet Big Sky Splendor

Every September, during the height of the harvest season, Paws Up welcomes outstanding chefs and guests from around the country to experience the resort’s signature culinary event. This three-day fall foodie weekend features gourmet meals, perfect wine pairings and craft beverages, live local musical performances, and phenomenal outdoor adventures in a setting beyond compare.

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Friday, September 4

Dinner at Chuck Wagon | Kick off the weekend with a lively open-air dinner featuring one of Montana’s celebrated James Beard-recognized guest chefs. Enjoy a cocktail reception, chef action stations, live music, and wilderness games as you savor bold flavors beneath the Big Sky.

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Saturday, September 5

Dinner at Pomp | Settle in for an intimate tasting menu experience thoughtfully crafted by another acclaimed guest chef. Celebrate Montana’s seasonal ingredients through an elevated multi-course dinner accompanied by live music in Pomp’s refined setting.

Chefs standing under a pavilion outside preparing dishes for guests.
Sunday, September 6

Finale Dinner in The Yard | Gather for a collaborative feast featuring the Paws Up culinary team alongside the weekend’s guest chefs. Celebrate the finale with live music, sporting clays, lawn games, a mechanical bison, and a spectacular fireworks display beneath the Montana sky.

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What’s Included

  • Three nights of accommodations
  • All daily meals, nonalcoholic beverages and a selection of beer, red and white wine and well liquors
  • Dinner in Pomp featuring Campione & Hummingbird Kitchen
  • Dinner at Chuckwagon featuring Nick Steen and The Union
  • Dinner in The Yard featuring all guest chefs
  • $300 prepaid Resort credit per person per stay (included in package pricing)
  • Gourmet dinners prepared nightly by featured chefs
  • Custom itineraries created prior to arrival