The AIWF educational mission is vibrant and strong: our chapters offer more than 300 programs each year, reaching out to thousands of members and non-members. Our passion for food and wine is incorporated into thought-provoking seminars, unique educational opportunities and specialized events, all designed to explore and celebrate the many aspects of wine and food.
Days of Taste® is our signature program, reaching thousands of fourth and fifth grade students each year. The hands-on experience between local chefs and children creates a foundation of knowledge to appreciate fresh food, local ingredients, and how they weave their way through daily life, from farm to table.
Other innovative and exciting programs include:- Symposiums on taste and a healthy diet
- Regional or varietal-specific wine tastings
- Behind the scenes tour of a local, organic farm
- Ethnic pantry-tasting series
- Preparation and presentation of food
- Understanding our eating habits
- Proper table etiquette
- Wine tastings in private cellars
- And many more!