The Asheville Wine and Food Festival Grand Tasting comes to US Cellular Center Saturday, August 20th from 2:00 to 5:00pm (VIP doors at 1:00pm). Tickets are $66 + tax for GA tickets, and $101 + tax for VIP tickets. Tickets can be purchased through the USCC Box Office, charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or order online. Please see ashevillewineandfood.com for more information.

Tickets for SWEET event at the Grove Arcade, as well as Combo tickets, are also available through the USCC Box Office and Ticketmaster.

Now in its 8th year, the 2016 Asheville Wine & Food Festival on August 19 & 20 brings together the finest regional, national, and international wines, exceptional restaurants, craft beer, and handcrafted artisanal foods for a weekend of palate-pleasing indulgence and fun in the heart of downtown Asheville! With your wine glass and a festival program in hand, you may choose your own culinary adventure among the demonstrations, tastings, and incredible savory experiences. Join us for the GRAND TASTING and SWEET as we transform the U.S. Cellular Center and the Grove Arcade for the highly anticipated and largest culinary festival in Asheville, recognized by the New York Post as one of the best of its kind.

SCHEDULE

May 1 through May 8 – ASHEVILLE COCKTAIL WEEK  (throughout downtown Asheville)
May 6 – ELIXIR – Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM  (Historic S&W Cafeteria)
August 19 – SWEET – Friday  from 8-10 PM  (Historic Grove Arcade  One Page Ave, Asheville NC 28801)
August 20 – GRAND TASTING  VIP early access 1:00 to 7:00 PM (VIP Special Lounes opens 4:00 pm to 7:00 PM  at the US Cellular Center 87 Haywood Ave, Asheville NC 28801)
August 20 – GRAND TASTING  General Access 2:00 to 5:00 PM (US Cellular Center 87 Haywood Ave, Asheville NC 28801)