BLOWING ROCKN O R T H C A R O L I N A

Winemakers’ DinnersGrand Tasting • Entertainment

Winemaker CompetitionsFire on the Rock Chef Challenge

Cooking Classes & SeminarsPresented by

Produced by

THE BLOWING ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE828/295-7851 • 877/295-7965

www.BlueRidgeWineFestival.com

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13THUNCORK THE FESTIVAL: Enjoy wines, hors d’oeuvres,entertainment and more! At Chetola Resort. 6 – 9:00 pm

THURSDAY, APRIL 14THDOWNTOWN FUN: Barrels of Fun Scavenger HuntCOOKING CLASSES & SEMINARS: A selection of winerelated topics will be featured.WINEMAKERS’ DINNERS: Local chefs partner with winemakers to create pre-fixe menus featuring a wine pairing with each course. 7:00 pmBARTENDER’S BRAWL: Local bartenders compete for “Best Bartender” title. Area Restaurants. 9:30 pm

FRIDAY, APRIL 15THDOWNTOWN FUN: Barrels of Fun Scavenger HuntCOOKING CLASSES & SEMINARS: A selection of winerelated topics will be featured.MEET & GREET: Meet the V.I.P.s of the wine festival and talk one-on-one with winemakers, cook-book authors and foodcritics about the world of wine and food. Grand Tasting Tent, on Maple Street. 3– 6:00 pmGALLERY STROLL: Visit our art galleries. 5:30 – 8:00 pmWINEMAKERS’ DINNERS: Local chefs partner with winemakers to create pre-fixe menus featuring a wine pairing with each course. 7:00 pmBARTENDER’S BRAWL: Local bartenders compete for “Best Bartender” title. Area Restaurants. 9:30 pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 16THDOWNTOWN FUN: Barrels of Fun Scavenger HuntFIRE ON THE ROCK CHEF’S CHALLENGE: “Iron Chef”style competition between local chefs. The Hayes Center. 11:00 am & 4:00 pmGRAND TASTING: Wines from around the world includingover 100 selections! Grand Tasting Tent, on Maple Street. $35 advance, $45 at the door. Noon – 4:00 pmV.I.P. WINE GALA: Call the Blowing Rock Chamber for tickets and information.BARTENDER’S BRAWL: Local bartenders compete for “Best Bartender” title. Area Restaurants. 9:30 pm

SUNDAY, APRIL 17THFESTIVAL CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH: Held at select restaurants throughout the Village.FIRE ON THE ROCK GRAND FINALE: Final competitionfor the title of “Best Chef.” The Hayes Center. 2:00 pm

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