Our Mission

The Montclair Food & Wine Festival, Inc is a non-profit corporation organized exclusively to conduct activities that are charitable within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Our mission is to promote education, awareness and appreciation of the culinary arts in Montclair and the greater metropolitan area by uniting chefs, artisans, farmers, and wine-makers in a multi-day event featuring educational seminars, symposia, demonstrations, and lectures.

The Montclair Food & Wine Festival will also establish a scholarship program to enable underserved or disadvantaged youth from the Montclair area the opportunity to further their culinary, agricultural, gastronomic education, and careers.

About Us

The Montclair Food & Wine Festival, Inc. was incorporated in September 2011 by of a unique group of community volunteers, local chefs, restaurateurs, and industry professionals. As food and wine enthusiasts, our Board of Trustees has designed a two-day event that will recognize, celebrate and share the culinary wealth and diversity of Montclair, while pursuing charitable and educational purposes.

OUR BOARD

MELODY KETTLE

Co-President, Treasurer & Founder

Sharon Sevrens

Co-President

Liz hartman

Executive Vice-Presidet

ROBIN SCHLAGER

Secretary

Steve Lerhoff

Vice-Preseident