From Asheville Wine and Food Festival
Press release
Join us for the GRAND TASTING as we transform the U.S. Cellular Center into a Culinary Circus for the largest culinary festival in Asheville. Experience a riot of local and international wineries, local area breweries, regional distilleries, restaurateurs, chefs, farmers, and artisan food producers.
ELIXIR kicks off the festivities on Thursday, August 20th. Mixologists have been competing at AMUSE and ESSENCE this spring and summer to see who will be mixing it up at ELIXIR. Then, SWEET is on Friday, August 21st where avant garde Pastry Chefs will treat you to fabulous desserts, to enjoy with wines and music. Finally, on Saturday, August 22nd the GRAND TASTING at the U.S. Cellular Center, will present a Three-Ring Culinary Circus of food, wine, and beer, all for your pleasure. Meet chefs, farmers, authors, and artisan beverage makers, regional crafters, and nonprofits. Winemaker competitions, culinary competitions, and demonstrations will take place throughout the day.
Now in its 7th year, the Asheville Wine & Food Festival is named a 2015 Top 20 Winning Event by the Southeast Tourism Society. With a wine glass and festival program in hand, Festival goers can choose their own culinary adventure among the competitions, tastings, and incredible savory experiences. This year’s festival, August 20, 21 & 22, offers the very best signature event — a veritable culinary circus of delicious adventure and fun in downtown Asheville!
For more information and tickets, visit ashevillewineandfood.com.
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