Blacksburg Fork & Cork 2019:

Date: April 20, 2019
Time: 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Venue: Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center
Organizations: Blacksburg Partnership, Off Our Rockers, The Antecedents
Cost: Advance Tickets: • Premium: $45.00 • Regular: $25.00 • Admission-Only (Non-Drinking): $5.00

At the Gate Tickets: • Premium: $50.00 • Regular: $30.00 • Admission-Only (Non-Drinking): $10.00

Children 12 & Under: Free

Description: The Blacksburg Partnership presents the 11th Anniversary Blacksburg Fork and Cork on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center.

Schedule:
• 12:00-1:00 pm: Premium Ticket Holders Exclusive Access
• 1:00-6:00 pm: Regular Festival Access
• 12:00-2:30 pm: Off Our Rockers performing
• 3:00-6:00 pm: The Antecedents performing

Calling all food, wine, and art enthusiasts! Come take part in the Blacksburg Fork and Cork festivities as we celebrate our 11th year! Delight yourself in wine samplings from 23 award-winning Virginia wineries and cideries, cooking demonstrations, handmade creations from local artists, and live music. Sit back, sip, savor, and come enjoy an afternoon with us!

Good news! Premium tickets will be available once again this year, allowing attendees to enjoy food and wine tastings one hour before the gates opened to the public (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM), a special wine tasting seminar and access to the premium tent during the festival.

Premium tasting tickets are $45.00 in advance and $50.00 at the gate. Regular wine tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the gate. Admission only, non-drinking tickets are $5.00 in advance and $10.00 at the gate. Children are 12 and under are free.

To purchase tickets, visit: http://www.blacksburgforkandcork.com/tickets/.

ID's are required for all guests. No exceptions. Attendees must have a wine tasting ticket to purchase wine by the bottle or glass.

As part of the event, the annual Can Do! charity food drive and fundraiser returns to provide food for underprivileged children in the Blacksburg area through Micah's Backpack. Attendees can participate in Can Do! by purchasing raffle tickets at $5.00 each or $10.00 for three tickets. Prizes include a kayak, FloydFest tickets and more. Tickets can be purchased at the merchandise tent the day of the festival. Attendees can also donate canned food / non-perishable items. Those who bring three or more food items will receive a coupon for $2.00 off a bottle of wine from participating wineries.

Wine samples end at 5:30 pm.

Chairs are encouraged. Friendly dogs are welcome on a leash.

This year's event will be held at 1600 Innovation Drive in Blacksburg, VA located within the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center.

For more information, visit: http://www.blacksburgforkandcork.com or https://www.facebook.com/forkandcork.