Highlands Food & Wine 2025 Schedule

If you’re craving a weekend of soul-stirring music, incredible flavors, and unforgettable moments—this is it. 2025 is Highlands Food & Wine’s year to celebrate 10 years of Hitting the High Notes  with an all-star lineup of American South chefs, global beverage makers, and world-renown musicians set to the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Featuring three brand-new events alongside the beloved events you know and love, there’s never been a better time to join us.

From the energy of the Main Event to the intimacy of High Life, every experience is designed to help you savor more, connect deeper, and celebrate longer. Whether you’re tasting rare vintages, tapping your toes, or indulging in culinary brilliance from acclaimed chefs, this weekend is crafted to surprise, delight, and impress.

Take a peek at what’s in store—and start planning your escape to the Plateau. The countdown is on.

Thursday

November 13

7:00-10:00PM

The Bascom

Music by: The Psycodelics

Friday

November 14

12:00-3:30PM

Kelsey Hutchinson Park

4:00-5:30pm

Highlands Biological Station

4:30-6:00pm

Skyline Lodge

Music by: Nikki Lane

Saturday

November 15

12:00-3:30PM

Main Street Highlands

Music by: Nikki LaneThe Wallflowers

5:30-6:30PM

Hutchinson House

Sunday

November 16

11:00am-2:00PM

THE BASCOM

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Help us help others! HFW is proud to donate $125 of each ticket sold from today through the festival will go to  BeLoved Asheville,   Equal Plates Project,  Highlands Emergency Council,   Highlands Food Pantry, and Southern Smoke Foundation. Have to miss the Sunday show? Donate directly today.
 
Thank you for supporting those in Appalachia that need it most!