One of the hottest tickets in the entire Southeast will once again become a sought-after commodity when passes for the annual Highlands Food and Wine Festival go on sale on June 10 and June 12.
Highlands Food and Wine festival will return to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau from Nov. 13-16, 2025, celebrating 10 years of bold flavors, euphoric sounds and memorable moments in the mountains.
A limited number of VIP Weekender tickets will go on sale Tuesday, June 10, at 12 p.m. Single-day general admission tickets will go on sale Thursday, June 12, at 12 p.m. Details on the culinary lineup and music acts will be announced the week prior, on Thursday, June 5.
Highlands Food and Wine features world-class food from renowned local and regional chefs from across the Southeast, as well as fine wine and spirits, specialty dinners and more. Festival staples will once again anchor the weekend:
• Grand Tasting on Thursday, Nov. 13 at The Bascom, Center for the Visual Arts
• Smoke Signals (formerly Truckin’) on Friday, Nov. 14 at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park
• Main Event on Saturday, Nov. 15 on Main Street
• A Shot at Redemption, the Sunday brunch finale, Nov. 16 at The Bascom
A Shot at Redemption – this year’s culminating celebration will move from its traditional park setting back to The Bascom for a more intimate and elevated seated brunch experience. With a limited number of tickets available, the new format promises a refined close to an unforgettable weekend.
Additional, smaller events will be added, including:
• “Her Voice, Her Vintage” on Friday, Nov. 14 at Skyline Lodge
• “Vines in the Pines” on Saturday, Nov. 15, location to be announced
Additional events and wine dinners will be announced at later date.
Highlands Food and Wine Festival is presented by Highlands Festivals, Inc. The organization aims to promote the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau as an inspiring place to live and visit by producing world-class events that showcase, enhance and support the region’s vibrant culinary, visual, and performing arts organizations while contributing funds and resources that directly benefit similar local initiatives and strengthen the community.
“Reaching our tenth year is more than just a milestone, it’s a tribute to the chefs, musicians, staff, partners, and visitors who’ve made Highlands Food and Wine what it is today,” said Jack Austin, President of the Highlands Festivals, Inc. board. “This year, we’re inviting patrons to take a trip down memory lane with some of the most iconic culinary and music experiences from festivals past, while also welcoming fresh faces and new talent to the table.”
VIP Weekender tickets and single-day general admission tickets will be available. Tickets are projected to sell out quickly.
For more information about tickets, interested patrons should visit highlandsfoodandwine.com.