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Cristom Wine Dinner at Highlands Supper Club
2025-11-14 18:00 (America/New_York) | Highlands Supper Club, 130 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Enjoy a six-course evening of culinary artistry paired with exceptional wines from Cristom Vineyards.
Each dish—from oysters and goat cheese tart to duck breast and dark chocolate terrine—is matched with selections that showcase the elegance of Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
A celebration of flavor, craft, and connection.

Cinder & Cellar Wine Dinner at Flat Mountain Farms
2025-11-14 18:00 | Flat Mountain Farm, 1359 Flat Mountain Road, Highlands, 28741, United States
A Fireside Pairing with Chef Santiago Guzzetti of Ilda and Sara Brewer of Boisset Collection
Step into an evening of refined indulgence as Chef Santiago Guzzetti of Ilda in Sylva presents a four-course French-inspired menu, each dish kissed by live fire and seasonal ingredients. With roots in Argentina and Italy and Michelin-level training, Guzzetti brings depth and elegance to every plate. The night begins with champagne and caviar under the open sky, then moves into a cozy barn setting for a seated dinner.

Annual Farm Harvest Dinner at The Farm at Old Edwards
2025-11-14 18:00 | The Farm at Old Edwards, 336 Arnold Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Your senses will come alive with the sights, sounds, smells, and flavors of farm-fresh creations prepared live. Meet the farmers from Sunburst Trout Farm and Anson Mills and feast on their bounty. End the evening with the foot-stomping live music of Back Porch Orchestra.
It’s a fun, down-on-the-farm festival of the senses and a celebration of great Southern culinary traditions.

Barrett Family Wine Dinner at On the Verandah
2025-11-14 18:00 | On the Verandah, 1536 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Barrett Family Wine Dinner is a special evening of exceptional wines and seasonal cuisine, hosted by Remi Barrett. Guests will enjoy curated pours from the Barrett family portfolio alongside stories and insights shared by Remi herself.

HF&W | Her Voice, Her Vintage at Skyline Lodge
2025-11-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Oak Steakhouse at Skyline Lodge, 470 Skyliine Lodge Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
A Highlands Food & Wine Event
Enjoy an early evening of conversation, songs, fine wine and hors d’œuvre pairings with American singer-songwriter and AMA nominated Emerging Artist of the year, Nikki Lane, nestled under Skyline Lodge’s outdoor pavilion.

HF&W | Vines in the Pines at Highlands Biological Station
2025-11-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Highlands Biological Station, 265 N 6th St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
A Highlands Food & Wine Event
Hiking, but make it Highlands Food & Wine.
Partake in a guided stroll on the flat, manicured trails through the Botanical Gardens of the Highlands Biological Station with natural and sustainable wines tastings along the way.
The tour will culminate at the lakeside Teaching Pavilion for a sunset toast to our beautiful town.

4th Annual Harvest Lunch at Highlands Wine Shoppe
2025-11-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Highlands Wine Shoppe, 269 Oak St, Highlands, 28741, United States
Highlands Wine Shoppe is bringing The Harvest BACK to Highlands!
Join us as we celebrate the magic + conviviality of the harvest season. Indulge in a delectable, harvest-inspired feast prepared by acclaimed Chef Ken Naron as you sip + savor your way through a selection of Old World + New World wines from around the world!

HF&W | Smoke Signals at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-11-14 12:00 - 15:30 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Highlands Food & Wine Event

Introducing Smoke Signals—think everything chargrilled and seasoned. Our chefs’ global foodways will make you nostalgic for backyard barbecues and campfire cookouts in a way you’ve never experienced before.
Friday gives all the love to our beer and spirits partners, and our craft beer area is back, bigger and better than ever. Lifting our spirits even higher,
Paul McDonald opens for nostalgic bluegrass Americana band Railroad Earth, sure to bring the house down.

HF&W | Grand Tasting at The Bascom
2025-11-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
A Highlands Food & Wine Event
Our signature opening event, the Grand Tasting, invites you to get acquainted with our beloved Highlands-Cashiers restaurants and regional chefs as well. And the wine? It is FLOWING. Rounding out the evening, The Psycodelics will have you grooving to the beat, setting the tone for a fun-filled weekend.

Access to Highlands Food & Wine’s premiere kick off event
Opportunity to sample small plates from featured local and regional chefs
Sample wines from around the world, while meeting wine makers and suppliers
Enjoy craft beer and cocktails

Supper Social Club at Hotel Cashiers
2025-11-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-29 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-01 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-24 17:00 - 21:00 and 1 more date | Hotel Cashiers, 7 Slab Town Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join in every Wednesday for a special prix-fixe dinner menu!
Each week will offer a new concept created by Chef Kelly and will include a starter, entree, and desert as well as special pricing on wine selections curated by our very own sommelier, Gabriel.
Advance tickets offer a discount but walk ins are welcome based on availability. Book in advance and save! Reservations are recommended.

Foragers, Farmers, and Friends at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-11-10 18:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Kick off Highlands Food & Wine Festival week in style with an unforgettable evening at High Country Wine & Provisions.
Acclaimed Chef Johannes of The Library Kitchen + Bar brings his culinary mastery to a four-course dining experience, paired with the award-winning wines of Cooper and Guy Davis from Davis Family Vineyards.

Wine Club Event | Birds & Bubbles at Duck Hawk Provisions
2025-10-29 17:00 | Duck Hawk Provisions, 281 US 64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Become a member of the Duck Hawk Provisions Wine Club and unlock exclusive monthly pairing parties crafted just for you.
This delicious series kicks off October 29 with a bold and bubbly twist: Fried Chicken & Champagne (limited to 20 guests.) It’s crispy, effervescent, and only for members—don’t miss your seat at the table.

Southern Chefs Potluck at The Farm at Old Edwards
2025-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 | The Farm at Old Edwards, 336 Arnold Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Sit down for supper of true southern delights with Chef Sam Fore of Tuk Tuk in Lexington, KY, Chef Cory Bahr of Parish Restaurant, Standard Coffee Co. and Heritage Catering in Monroe, LA, and Chef David Bancroft of Acre in Auburn, AL.
They guarantee to please guests with a mashup of familiar Southern dishes, each reimagined with distinctive ingredients, herbs, and spices to deliver surprising and delightful bursts of flavor.
Live music will help create a joyous ambiance for this Southern Chefs Potluck.

Meet Winemaker John Lockwood at Moondance Wine Company
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Moondance Market and Wine Bar, 13481 Rosman Highway #3, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Join us at Moondance and meet Winemaker John Lockwood of Enfleld Wine Co!

Meet Winemaker John Lockwood at Moondance Market & Wine Bar
2025-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Moondance Market and Wine Bar, 13481 Rosman Highway #3, Lake Toxaway, NC, 28747, United States
Sip, swirl, and meet the mind behind the bottle—John Lockwood of Enfield Wine Co. joins Moondance Market for an intimate tasting experience.
Reserve your spot and enjoy a curated lineup, with your $20 tasting fee applied toward any wine purchase.

Oyster Roast at Highlander Mountain House
2025-10-18 15:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for a Lowcountry Oyster Roast featuring oysters from Pelican Oyster Company.

Your ticket includes all-you-can-shuck oysters, your first beer from Munkle Brewing, and live bluegrass on the porch from Flat Bridge String Band.

Tickets are $50 + tax and available here.

Landmark’s 19th Annual Chili Cook-Off at The Village Green
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Spice Up Your Evening
Landmark Realty Group, in collaboration with the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce, invites the entire community to come together for the 19th Annual Chili Cook-Off.
Get ready for an evening filled with flavor, friendly competition, and community cheer! A dozen local cooks — plus a few pros from nearby restaurants — will go head-to-head in the ultimate battle for the title of Best Chili in Cashiers. Compete solo or as part of a team (one entry per team) and bring your best recipe to the table.

HFW | Foragers, Farmers, and Friends at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-10-10 18:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States

'Exploring the West Coast' Wine and Cheese Tasting at One Wicker Cheese Co
2025-10-09 17:30 | One Wicker Cheese Co., 539 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Perfect for all cheese and wine enthusiasts!
Join One Wicker Cheese Co. for an evening as they explore a selection of amazing cheeses paired with wines hand picked by our friends at MainVine. We’ll talk through the fun basics of tasting, offer pairing tips, sip wine and chat cheese.

"Fall Favorites" Thirsty Thursday Tastings at Highlands Wine Shoppe
2025-10-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Highlands Wine Shoppe, 269 Oak St, Highlands, 28741, United States
Join us for a cozy Autumn evening of Sommelier-selected wines that capture the very best of the season.
From fuller-bodied reds to intriguing whites and sparkling bubbles with beautiful depth, this stroll around tasting is about wines that exude the perfect Fall vibe. Paired with a curated charcuterie spread, it’s the ideal way to discover your new favorite wines for fireside evenings and festive seasonal gatherings.

Under the Stars, on the Rocks | Chef Sam Diminich at Skyline Lodge
2025-10-07 18:00 | Oak Steakhouse at Skyline Lodge, 470 Skyliine Lodge Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience with our premier guest chef dinner series, “Under the Stars, On the Rocks”.
Hosted at Skyline Lodge against the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this event offers an al fresco steakhouse dining experience. Featuring collaborations with renowned chefs from around the country and Oak Steakhouse’s culinary team, each four-course meal will be family-style and is unique and personalized to the guest chef. For $175 per person, including beverage pairings, plus tax and gratuity.
Chef Sam Diminich, originally from Myrtle Beach, SC, comes from a deep culinary lineage and sharpened his craft at the Culinary Institute of America under the guidance of renowned Chef Georges Perrier. After immersing himself in the Charlotte culinary scene and learning from esteemed local chefs, he gained recognition with a victorious appearance on Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” and later launched successful ventures like “Your Farms Your Table” and Restaurant Constance, earning him a 2025 James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist nod. Beyond the kitchen, Sam is committed to supporting fellow food professionals through non-profit organization, Ben’s Friends.

7th Annual Oyster & Seafood Fest at The Farm at Old Edwards
2025-09-28 16:00 - 20:00 | The Farm at Old Edwards, 336 Arnold Road, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
September brings the last of summertime celebrations but, fortunately for oyster lovers, it also means the return of their favorite shellfish. Passed hors d’oeuvres, a lavish raw bar, and creative cocktails will set the stage for deliciousness to follow in this fun, interactive seafood dinner with live music at The Farm at Old Edwards.
The culinary expertise from the Old Edwards Chef team will be joined by Lowcountry Oysters, and Chef Sara Prezioso of Charleston Bay Gourmet. They will be joined by Kathyrn Fitzgerald of Regina’s in Asheville and Chemist Spirits will present several curated cocktails for guests and live music to enjoy throughout the evening. Craft beer and fine wine will also be served.
