Events
VIP Access to all 5 Signature Events
Includes all Food and Beverage
Including wine, beer, and spirits
$1200 + Taxes and Fees
Includes a $25 donation to Friends of Founders Park and a $100 donation to the Louis Osteen Legacy Scholarship
Additional Benefits Include:
- Ability to pick up wristbands in advance of Grand Tasting and other events to allow for quick entry
- Exclusive VIP “Fast Lane” entry at each event
- Highlands Food & Wine VIP Gift Bag
- Access to VIP area at Truckin’ with dedicated bar and exclusive food offering
- Access to a 5th signature event, A Generous Pour, on Friday night
- Access to VIP area at Main Event with dedicated bar, exclusive food & beverage offerings, and prime stage viewing
Limited Quantities Available
Thursday, November 10, 7-10:00pm
2nd Street & Spring Street, Highlands, NC 28741
$225 + Taxes and Fees
Includes a $25 donation to the Friends of Founders Park
SOLD OUT
Get an early start to the weekend at Grand Tasting, Highlands Food & Wine’s kick-off event. Listen to the vibrant cover songs and originals of Asheville cover artist Lyric while enjoying exquisite small plates from world-class chefs from the Cashier-Highlands Plateau and throughout the Southeast. Sample red, white and sparkling wines from around the world, craft cocktails craft brews, plus craft cocktails and brews.
Limited Quantities Available
Friday, November 11, 2:30-5:30pm
Kelsey-Hutchison Founders Park, Highlands, NC 28741
$225 + Taxes and Fees
Includes a $25 donation to the Louis Osteen Legacy Scholarship
SOLD OUT
Keep Truckin’ along at our Friday afternoon funfest in Highlands. Nosh on dishes from innovative food trucks and vendors while enjoying craft cocktails and the “Highway to Ale” craft brews area. Jam out to tunes by The Texas Gentlemen with special guest Lilly Hiatt.
Limited Quantities Available
Friday, November 11, 8-10:00pm
2nd Street & Spring Street, Highlands, NC 28741
$150 + Taxes and Fees
All net proceeds will be donated to the Louis Osteen Legacy Scholarship
SOLD OUT
Highlands Food & Wine is proud to announce the return of A Generous Pour, our concert with a heart. This year’s event will feature a performance by Durand Jones & The Indications. Guests will enjoy hosted beer, wine, spirits, and culinary surprises, all while supporting the Louis Osteen Legacy Scholarship at Culinary Institute of America. Bottoms up!
Limited Quantities Available
Saturday, November 12, 12-3:30pm
Main Street Highlands
$275 + Taxes and Fees
Includes a $25 donation to the Louis Osteen Legacy Scholarship
SOLD OUT
Welcome to The Main Event, where foodies and wine lovers alike will gather to jam on Highlands’ iconic Main Street. Enjoy a musical performance by Old Crow Medicine Show, with special guest Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. Partake in the ultimate oyster roast, savor small plates by esteemed chefs, and enjoy craft cocktails, cold brews, and of course fantastic wines.
Limited Quantities Available
Sunday, November 13, 12-3:00pm
2nd Street & Spring Street, Highlands, NC 28741
$225 + Taxes and Fees
Includes a $25 donation to the Louis Osteen Legacy Scholarship
SOLD OUT
Go to church Highlands Food & Wine-style at Sunday Shindig. Our famous Bloody Mary bar, flavorful bites, and groovy jams by The California Honeydrops will wrap up your Highlands Food & Wine experience with one beautiful and delicious bow.
Wine Dinners & Specialty Events
Cliff Lede Wine Dinner at Canyon Kitchen
Four course dinner featuring wines from Cliff Lede Vineyards
Canyon Kitchen
Wednesday, November 9th, 6:00 p.m.
$125 per person
Supper & Song at Highlander Mountain House
Join us in the cozy Ruffed Grouse Tavern as award-winning Top Chefs Katsuji Tanabe and Annie Pettry collaborate to bring you an exquisite culinary experience alongside Tarpon Cellars wines. Following the meal, music festival artist Lilly Hiatt will serenade you with a fireside set.
Ruffed Grouse Tavern at Highlander Mountain House
Friday, Nov.11th, 6pm
$250.00 inclusive of tax and gratuity
Autumn Vendange Harvest Lunch
Presented by Highlands Wine Shoppe
We’re bringing The Harvest to Highlands! Gather with us as we celebrate the magic of wine country harvest season. Our bountiful lunch will feature hearty, classic French fare including Coq au Vin + Boeuf Bourguignon as well as 10 featured, Sommelier-selected wines.
Highlands Wine Shoppe
Friday, November 11, 12-4pm
$100 per person
Vineyard Brands presents Tour de France
Enjoy a light hearted approach to The Plateau life
Cycle through 5 of Vineyard Brands’ french favorites from the high Alps to the Riviera and everywhere in between. Approach the finish line Skyline Lodge-style while enjoying their beautiful grounds and light hearted approach to The Plateau life.
Skyline Lodge
Friday, November 11 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
$65 per person
The Vineyard at 37 High Holly
Proudly Presents A tour of the Rhone Valley, France
Featuring the awarding winning wines of Ferraton Peres & Fils Vineyards paired with classic French cuisine from Chef Tim Lundy. Enjoy stunning cheeses, escargot, foie gras, duck breast and bouillabaisse with wines from Cornas, Chateauneuf du Pape, and Saint Joseph to name a few.
The Vineyard at 37 High Holly
Friday, November 11, 2022
$150 per person
Far Niente Family of Wines Dinner
Skyline Lodge Hosts Far Niente Family of Wines for an Oak Steakhouse Wine Dinner
Chefs Matt Weinstein of Oak Steakhouse Highlands and Scott Kroener of Oak Steakhouse Nashville collaborate to complement the much-lauded Far Niente family of wines (including the beloved Nickel and Nickel) with four courses of classic steakhouse fare. Hosted in Skyline Lodge’s mountain view private dining room, the dinner will uncorck the celebrated California wines with three savory courses and a dessert. Those unfamiliar with Far Niente’s dessert wine will have the chance to experience what is commonly referred to as the “liquid gold” as their finale to the evening. Kim Unterreiner of Far Niente Family of Wines will join the culinary team for this experiential, educational, delicious dinner.
