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FOJBB: Mackinac Island, MI

Cork & Fork: A Celebration of Female Culinary Talent

Fri, October 10, 2025

Cork & Fork Weekend Program
Friday – Welcome Reception and Dinner
Saturday – Cooking Demos, Afternoon Wine Tasting, Signature Multi-Course Dinner with Wine Pairings
Sunday – Brunch and Panel Discussion


Featured Participants

James Beard Award Nominee® 
Sara Moulton
Cookbook Author, Television Personality, and Weekend Emcee 

Master Sommelier and Weekend Host
Elizabeth Schweitzer
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island, MI

Guest chefs to be announced!


Join us at the very grand and timeless Grand Hotel for their annual Cork & Fork, in celebration of female culinary talent. Engage with emcee Sara Moulton and our roster of chefs throughout the weekend, from reception, to cooking demos and wine tasting, to a lively brunch exploring themes of family heritage. The highlight will be a magnificent multi-course dinner with exquisite wine pairings from Master Sommelier Elizabeth Schweitzer.

Cork & Fork: A Celebration of Female Culinary Talent is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.

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