Highlands Food and Wine Weekender Event Information
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Grand Tasting
Thursday, November 8th 6:30pm – 10pm
Truckin’ Friday, November 9th 12pm – 4pm
The Main Event
Saturday, November 10th 12pm – 4pm
A Generous Pour Saturday, November 10th 8pm – 11pm
Gospel Brunch
Sunday, November 11th 12pm – 2:30pm
Ticketing | Box Office Information
Frequently Asked Questions
2018 Grand Tasting Details
DATE: Thursday, November 8th TIME: 6:30pm-10:00pm
LOCATION: Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine Street, Highlands, NC 28741
SUMMARY & SCHEDULE
Toast and taste your way through the weekend’s exclusive kick-off event in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. Savor cuisine from eleven of the area’s most celebrated restaurants and sip
cocktails, beer and wines from around the world while enjoying live music by LYRIC.
6:30pm – Early Access Exclusively to Weekender ticket holders 7:00pm – Tent open to all ticket holders
8:00pm – LYRIC on stage 10:00pm – Event Ends
WEEKENDER PERK
Weekenders get into the Grand Tasting before all other ticket holders for more time with the chefs and beverage partners with less crowds.
SPONSORS
Presented by Pat Allen Realty Group Highland Hiker, Old Edwards Inn and Spa
Media Partners: The Laurel Magazine
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS Canyon Kitchen
Cyprus International Dinner with Duffy
Gourmet Food International Kilwin’s Highlands Lakeside Restaurant
Madison’s of Old Edwards Inn & Spa New Mountain Catering
Ristorante Paoletti The Ugly Dog Pub
Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro
BEVERAGE PARTNERS
AVIVA Davis Family Vineyards
EcoValley Grapevine Distributors
Highlands Wine Shoppe Highway 12 Vineyard and Winery
Laurent - Perrier Merry Edwards Winery
Mountain Fresh Grocery and Wine Mutual Distributing Satulah Brewing Co.
Schug Winery Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Thomas Fogarty Winery Tito's Handmade Vodka
Torii Mor Winery
Tryon Distributing Union Wine Co.
Wagner Family Wines
MUSIC TALENT LYRIC
WEATHER
This event will take place in a heated, enclosed tent in Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park. This event is rain or shine.
PARKING
There is NO GUEST PARKING in the park. Please consider walking from hotels/lodging or carpooling to the park and parking in the numerous parking spots surrounding the area on 4th
and 5th street.
RE-ENTRY Your wristband allows you to come and go as you please to the event. You must have the
wristband specific to Grand Tasting or Weekender to enter/re-enter. Beverages may not leave the tent.
For more information, visit www.highlandsfoodandwine.com
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2018 Truckin’ Details
DATE: Friday, November 9th TIME: 12:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION: The Bascom: Center for the Visual Arts 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
SUMMARY & SCHEDULE
Folks, park your appetites right here for a gastronomic joy ride. Relish selections from 6 food trucks and a wide array of craft brews, cocktails and fine wine, as you jam to sweet tunes by Hugh
Masterson and The Lone Bellow. All Friday afternoons should be this truckin’ fun.
12:00pm – Gates Open 12:00pm – Hugh Masterson on stage 2:00pm – The Lone Bellow on Stage
4:00pm – Event Ends
WEEKENDER PERK Weekenders can enjoy access to an exclusive VIP area, with premium
stage sight-lines and private bar.
SPONSORS Presented by The Bascom: Center for the Visual Arts
200 Main, Happier Camper, Ralph Hayes Toyota, TJ Baileys for Men, Schruptrine Gallery Media Partners: TOWN, AVL Today
PARTICIPATING FOOD TRUCKS/RESTAURANTS
Backwoods Bakery | Whittier, NC Buns Intended | Asheville, NC
Coastal Crust | Mount Pleasant, SC Jim n' Nick’s Bar-B-Q | Birmingham. AL
Mobile Meltdown Grilled Cheese Truck | Greenville, SC The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck | Asheville, SC
We Got the Beets | Greenville, SC
BEVERAGE PARTNERS Barritt's Ginger Beer
Blackberry Farm Brewery Empire Distributing
EcoValley Faucet Face
H&H Distillery
Highway 12 Vineyard and Winery
Merry Edwards Winery Schug Winery The Chemist
Thomas Fogarty Winery
Tito’s Handmade Vodka Torii Mor Winery Union Wine Co.
Wicked Weed
MUSIC TALENT
Hugh Masterson The Lone Bellow
WEATHER
This event is outdoors and will happen rain or shine. Please be prepared for forecasted weather. Should major weather arise, all ticket holders will be contacted via email.
PARKING
There is NO guest parking at The Bascom. All guests must park at the designated Festival parking lot (see program) or in public spaces. Walking from hotels/lodging is encouraged.
RE-ENTRY
Your wristband allows you to come and go as you please to the event. You must have the wristband specific to Truckin’ or Weekender to enter/re-enter. Beverages may not leave the
event.
For more information, visit www.highlandsfoodandwine.com
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2018 The Main Event Details
DATE: Saturday, November 10th TIME: 12:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION: Main Street between 4th and 5th Streets Highlands, NC 28741
SUMMARY & SCHEDULE
The Main Event is exactly that! It encapsulates all you love about Highlands and then dials it up to an eleven. Hosted along quintessential Main Street, this block party features the ultimate
oyster roast and unique samplings created by award-winning chefs, paired with incredible craft beer, wine and cocktails. Don’t think it can get any better than this? The revelry continues with a
live concert by Love Canon and the legendary Robert Earl Keen. 12:00pm – Gates Open
12:00pm – Love Canon on stage 2:00pm – Robert Earl Keen on Stage
4:00pm – Event Ends
WEEKENDER PERK Weekenders can enjoy access to an exclusive VIP area with premium stage sight-lines, private bar
presented by The Ugly Dog Public House, and elevated food experience by Canoe Restaurant.
SPONSORS Presented by David Bock Builders & Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows
Mountain Realty Old Edwards Inn & Spa, GlenCove, Happier Camper, Mountain Fresh Grocery, Tabasco
The Ugly Dog Public House, US Foods Media Partners: Good Grit Magazine, Our State
PARTICIPATING CHEFS
Amanda Wilbanks | Southern Baked Pie | Atlanta, GA Gourmet Foods International
Greg McPhee | The Anchorage | Greenville, SC Jason Daly | Warehouse Kitchen and Bar | Charleston, SC
Joe DiMaio | The Darling Oyster Bar | Charleston, SC Johannes Klapdohr | The Library Kitchen and Bar | Cashiers, NC
Josh Stover | SweeTreats Deli and Ice Cream | Highlands, NC Kaley Laird | The Rhu and Rhubarb | Asheville, NC
Krysti Henderson | The Chocolate Heaven | Highlands, NC Matt Marcus | Watershed on Peachtree | Atlanta, GA
Tres Jackson | Sorghum and Salt | Charleston, SC *Weekender VIP Area: Tobin Osburn | Canoe Restaurant | Atlanta, GA
BEVERAGE PARTNERS Barritt's Ginger Beer
Blackberry Farm Brewery EcoValley
Empire Distributing Faucet Face
Grapevine Distributors Highlands Brewing Co. Highlands Wine Shoppe
Highway 12 Vineyard and Winery Laurent-Perrier
Merry Edwards Winery Schug Winery
The Chemist Gin Thomas Fogarty Winery Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Torii Mor Winery Tryon Distributing
Union Wine Co. Wicked Weed
MUSIC TALENT
Love Canon Robert Earl Keen
WEATHER
This event is outdoors and will happen rain or shine. Please be prepared for forecasted weather. Should major weather arise, all ticket holders will be contacted via email.
PARKING
All guests must park at the designated Festival parking lot (see program) or in public spaces. Walking from hotels/lodging is encouraged.
RE-ENTRY
Your wristband allows you to come and go as you please to the event. You must have the wristband specific to The Main Event or Weekender to enter/re-enter. Beverages may not leave
the event.
For more information, visit www.highlandsfoodandwine.com
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2018 A Generous Pour Details
DATE: Saturday, November 10th TIME: 8:00pm-11:00pm
LOCATION: Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park 411 Pine Street
Highlands, NC 28741
TICKET ONLY INCLUDES MUSIC. FOOD AND BARS REQUIRE CASH/CREDIT CARD.
SUMMARY & SCHEDULE
As we celebrate the joy of food and wine, it’s important to remember those in need. Highlands Food & Wine and partners are proud to present this charity concert featuring The Watson Twins
and Langhorne Slim and The Lost at Last Band on Saturday night. All net proceeds will benefit the Highlands Food Pantry, an organization helping to end food insecurity in the
Highlands/Cashiers area. Do good and feel good while supporting this amazing cause.
7:45pm – Tent opens 8:00pm – The Watson Twins on stage
9:00pm – Langhorne Slim and the Lost Band on stage 11:00pm – Event End
BARS
Drink tickets will be sold at the entrance of the tent. All beverages served at this event will require the purchase of a drink ticket.
All net proceeds from the bars will be donated to the Highlands Food Pantry. *Entregra Bank and Bank of America both have ATMs near the tent
FOOD
The Pizza Place, a Highlands staple, will be serving gourmet pizza by the slice under the tent. See their website here, https://www.pizzaplacehighlands.com/
*Entregra Bank and Bank of America both have ATMs near the tent
SPONSORS Presented by Lupoli Construction
Highlands – Cashiers Hospital Media Partners: WNC Magazine
BEVERAGE PARTNERS
Cathead Vodka Grapevine Distributors
Highway 12 Vineyard and Winery Schug Winery Sierra Nevada
Torii Mor Winery
MUSIC TALENT Watson Twins
Langhorne Slim and the Lost Band
WEATHER This event will take place in a heated, enclosed tent in Kelsey-Hutchinson
Founders Park. This event is rain or shine.
PARKING There is NO GUEST PARKING in the park. Please consider walking from hotels/lodging or
carpooling to the park and parking in the numerous parking spots surrounding the area on 4th and 5th street.
RE-ENTRY
Your wristband allows you to come and go as you please to the event. You must have the wristband specific to A Generous Pour or Weekender to enter/re-enter.
Beverages may not leave the tent.
For more information, visit www.highlandsfoodandwine.com
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2018 Gospel Brunch Details
DATE: Sunday, November 11th TIME: 12:00pm-2:30pm
LOCATION: Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park 411 Pine Street
Highlands, NC 28741
SUMMARY & SCHEDULE
Hallelujah, this is going to be heaven on earth! Enjoy an intimate performance by the iconic Mavis Staples, while rejoicing in friends and fellowship. Delectable brunch specialties from 3 remarkable chefs, brunch staples from New Mountain Catering, endless mimosa and Bloody Mary bars, and plenty of inspiration make this a praise-worthy event you won’t want to miss.
Complimentary coffee and donuts will be served outside the tent prior to doors open courtesy of
The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck 12:00pm – Tent opens
12:15pm – Blessing by Reverend Bentley Manning of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation
12:20pm – Tables dismissed to get food 1:00pm – Mavis Staples on stage
3:00pm – Event End
WEEKENDER PERK Weekenders will have reserved tables close to the stage for the best view of Mavis Staples
performance.
SPONSORS Presented by Pat Allen Reality
Half-Mile Farm, Peter Millar Media Partners: The Laurel Magazine
PARTICIPATING CHEFS
Jon Buck | Husk | Greenville, SC Jason Daly | Warehouse Kitchen and Bar | Charleston, SC
Ed Selle | The Chattooga Club | Cashiers, NC New Mountain Catering
BEVERAGE PARTNERS Davis Family Winery
Grapevine Distributors Sister Sauce Bloody Mary Thomas Fogarty Winery
Tito’s Handmade Vodka Torii Mor Winery Tryon Distributing
Union Wine Co.
MUSIC TALENT Mavis Staples
PARKING
There is NO GUEST PARKING in the park. Please consider walking from hotels/lodging or carpooling to the park and parking in the numerous parking spots surrounding the area on 4th
and 5th street.
RE-ENTRY Your wristband allows you to come and go as you please to the event. You must have the
wristband specific to the Gospel Brunch or Weekender to enter/re-enter. Beverages may not leave the tent.
For more information, visit www.highlandsfoodandwine.com
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TICKETING/WRISTBAND AND BOX OFFICE FAQ
Can tickets be purchased? The Gospel Brunch is sold out! Passes for other remaining events can be purchased online and
can be picked up at the box office starting Nov. 8th at 9am.
Where can I pick up my tickets/wristbands? The event wristbands can be picked up at the box office beginning Thursday, Nov. 8th at 9am. To
pick up your wristband, you must bring a Photo ID and/or ticket confirmation receipt. If your photo ID does not match the name on the ticket, you MUST have the emailed confirmation
receipt.
The Box Office is located at 411 N. 4th Street Highlands. The box office hours are as follows:
Thursday | 9am – 5pm Friday | 9am – 2pm, 4pm-6pm
Saturday | 9am – 2pm Sunday | 9am – 12pm
What do I need to get into the event?
You must have a wristband specific to the event or the Weekender. Wristbands must be worn at all times.
What if I lose my wristband?
Do not lose your wristband – these are not replaceable. Individuals not wearing a wristband will not be allowed entry, no exceptions. The plastic security lock on the wristband is a one-way lock.
Do not play with this lock to tighten the band too much. No wristbands will be replaced.
How do I put on my wristband? 1. Place wristband around wrist
2. Hold two loose ends of band tight 3. Move the sliding lock toward your wrist until there is a “two finger” space between the
lock and your wrist. 4. Keep wristband on until the end of the event and do not play with the sliding lock to keep
a comfortable fit. *Treat your wristband like cash – lost, stolen, tampered with, and/or confiscated
wristbands will not be replaced!
For more information, visit www.highlandsfoodandwine.com
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FREQUENTLEY ASKED QUESTIONS
ATTIRE Mountain Chic, Resort Casual. Please dress for forecasted weather.
RULES/RESTRICTIONS
No one under the age of 21 will be permitted to enter. No outside food or drink will be permitted into event. No pets will be permitted, service animals allowed.
WEATHER
All events will happen rain/snow or shine. Please be prepared for any forecasted weather.
What to Bring Government Issued Photo ID
Wristband Reusable water bottle
(Truckin’ and Main Event will have potable water stations)
What not to bring Pets
Outside food or drink Chairs
Illegal drugs Children under the age of 21
Cigarettes/vape pens – all event are non-smoking events
For more information, visit www.highlandsfoodandwine.com
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