Artisanal Picnic Dinner

Once a year, our favorite Chicago picnic recipes roll into town

July 22, 2023




Chicago, with its vast network of green spaces, world-famous sausages, heartland cooking and mouthwatering pies, has a kindred spirit in the West: the vast green expanses of The Resort at Paws Up. Once again, the top picnic chefs of the Windy City will blow into Montana for our Artisanal Picnic—culinarians skilled in everything from uber-tasty fried chicken to super-creative hot dogs and one-of-a-kind craft pies. Adding to our recipe for devilishly delicious success are the fresh local ingredients, from top Montana farmers and ranchers to exceptional brewers.

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Because guest, staff and event-participant safety is always our top priority and since travel plans could change, adjustments to programming may occur. Contact Reservations at 866-991-1354 or reservations@pawsup.com for the most up-to-date details.

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  • Transportation from/to Missoula International Airport and all on-property transportation

  • All daily meals, with a selection of beer, wine, liquor and nonalcoholic beverages

  • Up close interaction with Featured Guests and regional artists and artisans

  • An unforgettable dinner served picnic-style, with the freshest flavors of the Blackfoot River Valley

  • A vast menu of recreational activities and your choice of wilderness adventures

Featured Guests

Chef Michael Ciapciak
Featured Chef

Chef Michael Ciapciak

Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
Chicago, IL

 
Chef Christine Cikowski
Featured Chef

Chef Christine Cikowski

Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Chicago, IL

 
Chef Joshua Kulp
Featured Chef

Chef Joshua Kulp

Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Chicago, IL

 
Chef Doug Sohn
Featured Chef

Chef Doug Sohn

Hot Doug’s
Chicago, IL

 
Imagine Nation Brewing Co
Featured Brewer

Imagine Nation Brewing Co

Missoula, MT

 
Montgomery Distillery
Featured Distiller

Montgomery Distillery

Missoula, MT

 
Tree Ring Printing
Wilderness Workshops

Tree Ring Printing

Michelle Nowels
Missoula, MT

 
Gettin’ Primitive
Wilderness Workshops

Gettin’ Primitive

Gary Steele
Outdoorsman in Residency

 
Timber Rattlers
Featured Entertainment

Timber Rattlers

Missoula, MT

 
Ashley Mitchell
Featured Artist

Ashley Mitchell

 

Because guest, staff and event-participant safety is always our top priority and since travel plans could change, adjustments to programming may occur. Contact Reservations at 866-991-1354 or reservations@pawsup.com for the most up-to-date details.

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