From cellar dinners to curated seminars, these wine-focused gatherings during Highlands Food & Wine Festival bring guests closer to the stories behind the bottles—where conversation flows, meals are crafted with intention, and every sip carries meaning.

With house-made dough, locally sourced ingredients, and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, Slab Town Pizza offers a gourmet twist on the classic pie experience.

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Killer Bees Honey crafts some of the world’s most extraordinary wildflower honey—so potent it’s earning praise from around the globe.

The holiday season on the Plateau begins with picking the perfect Fraser fir from local mountain farms, each offering breathtaking views, tradition,
and festive family fun.

Kick off Thanksgiving morning with the Gobble on the Green 5K Run/Walk on November 27, at 9:00 A.M. at The Village Green in Cashiers, a festive and family-friendly tradition celebrating community and gratitude.

From November 13–16, Highlands bursts with flavor and melody during its tenth annual Food & Wine Festival, where exceptional tastes and music converge across stunning settings.

As Highlands Food & Wine fills the town with flavor and festivity, two special dinners at On the Verandah invite guests to gather around the table for evenings of exceptional wine, inspired cooking, and stories shared in
good company.