Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 at 12:00pm
Celebrating fabulous food, exquisite wine, and world-class music.
If you’re craving a weekend of soul-stirring music, incredible flavors, and unforgettable moments—this is it. 2025 is Highlands Food & Wine’s year to celebrate 10 years of Hitting the High Notes with an all-star lineup of American South chefs, global beverage makers, and world-renown musicians set to the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Featuring three brand-new events alongside the beloved events you know and love, there’s never been a better time to join us.
From the energy of the Main Event to the intimacy of High Life, every experience is designed to help you savor more, connect deeper, and celebrate longer. Whether you’re tasting rare vintages, tapping your toes, or indulging in culinary brilliance from acclaimed chefs, this weekend is crafted to surprise, delight, and impress.
Festival Schedule:
12:00-3:30pm: Main Event
The ONE not to miss: the Main Event! We take to the streets of Highlands, block-party style, with over 30 chefs and dozens of wines, specialty cocktails and mocktail brands, coffees, ciders and toddies galore. And don’t forget to dress to impress–The Style Watch is looking for those feeling their ‘fit and will get a little reward for their best put-together. We’re pining for the 90s and are proud to welcome HFW 2025 headliners and multi-Grammy winner The Wallflowers with opening support by Nikki Lane.
Access to the ultimate oyster roast
Small plates featuring local and regional chefs
Enjoy a selection of wines, craft beer, and spirits
Tickets: $375 per person
Location: Main Street Highlands
5:30-6:30pm: Rock & Roe
Pinky’s down please! Here’s your exclusive invitation to taste and learn about some of the finest caviar and roe. And lest we forget the champs, courtesy of Veuve Clicquot. Access to the home and grounds known as Hutchinson House, located just 1 block off of Main street Highlands.
Tickets: $150 per person
Location: Hutchinson House, 594 Main St, Highlands, NC 28741
7:00-9:30pm: The Barn Ramble
Dust off your toe tappers, get ready to take a twirl on the dance floor and head to Flat Mountain Farm in Highlands for The Barn Ramble, Saturday November 14 from 7:00–9:30 pm. Enjoy performances by Nashville’s Sam Morrow, light bites by Little Secret, and beer, wine, and Blade & Bow signature cocktails.
Tickets: $65 per person
Location: Flat Mountain Farm, 1359 Flat Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
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