A bearded man tastes food beside a buffet of prepared dishes at an outdoor festival.

Savor Blowing Rock 2019 - This Weekend

April 29, 2019

Savor Blowing Rock is known as one of the High Country's premier wine and food festivals. The annual celebration of food and drinks is returning to Blowing Rock, and will be held Thursday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 5th.

Shared meal spread across a wooden table with cheeses, meats, vegetables, and small bowls of dips.

The 2019 edition of SAVOR Blowing Rock includes an expanded range of demonstrations, seminars, live music, visual art, and a multitude of events.

Head to North Carolina's Prettiest Small Town for this four-day celebration of wine, craft beer, fine cuisine, and entertainment. The festival will feature lectures, art classes, cooking classes, karaoke, and even a 5 K!

The festival features events for everyone! Kick off the weekend with TASTE: A restaurant showcase

TASTE! Is a culinary compilation showcasing some of the most loved restaurants of Blowing Rock and the High Country. This year, this event will take place at Chetola Resort. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Chetola Lake with small-plate-sized portions of Blowing Rock's signature dishes. Participating restaurants include Storie Street Grille, Best Cellar, Bistro Roca, the Restaurant at Gideon Ridge, and many more! You can also enjoy live music by Strictly Clean & Decent.

Wine being poured into a glass marked Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival.

On Friday, May 3rd, the festival features events including seminars, wine tastings, Music on the Lawn, and more. Friday evening's events include A Taste of France with Rowland's Restaurant and the Andrew Murray Wine Dinner at Vidalia.

On Saturday, May 4th, the seventh annual Corkscrew and Brew 5K will combine running with beer and wine! The 5k begins at 9 am at Chetola Resort. Saturday is also full of other great events, including the Reserve Wine Tasting at the Inn at Ragged Gardens, Vintner's Village Grand Wine Tasting on Main Street, and more!

On Sunday, May 5th, wrap up the celebration with Gospel, Grits and Gravy. Enjoy a down-home southern breakfast featuring live music, biscuits, grits, various artisanal meats, and gravy! This year's featured musical guest will be Glenn Bolick and Family.

Tickets are now available for all of the events. Grab yours fast, before they sell out! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

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