Blacksburg Fork & Cork is a community festival, now in its 16th year, featuring award-winning Virginia wines and tasty fare! This much anticipated event promises to provide a wonderful opportunity for the region to come together while sampling delicious wine, tasting regional food items and culinary treats, exploring unique merchandise vendors, and enjoying live music. Join us for a fantastic day in a beautiful outdoor environment filled with food, wine, music, and FUN!
VIP (Ages 21+)
$85 Advance Sales Only
- Allows ticket holder one-hour early access to the festival grounds beginning at Noon and exclusive access to the VIP area with specialty tastings not available to regular ticket holders, select VIP amenities, and light snacks. Includes full access to live music, wine sampling, food trucks, and festival vendors. VIP ticket holders may purchase glasses or bottles of wine. VIP tickets are pre-sale only and only a limited quantity of VIP tickets are available! Venue capacity is limited.
Non-Drinking VIP
$25 pre-sale only
- Allows ticket holder early access to the festival grounds beginning at Noon and exclusive access to the VIP Tent, select VIP amenities, and light snacks. Includes full access to live music and festival vendors. VIP tickets are pre-sale only and only a limited quantity of VIP tickets are available!
Regular Tasting Ticket (Ages 21+)
$35 pre-sale, $40 day of at the gate
- Allows ticket holder access to festival grounds, wine samplings, food trucks, festival vendors, and live music. Regular tasting ticket holders may purchase glasses or bottles of wine.
Non-Drinking Admission Only Ticket
$15 pre-sale, $15 day of at the gate
- Allows ticket holder access to festival grounds, food trucks, festival vendors, and live music.
FREE (Ages 0-12); no ticket required, must be accompanied by an individual 18+ years old
Important Information:
- We ID Everyone! Must be 21 or older to purchase a tasting ticket and drink alcohol. Proof of age/ID verification is required pre-entry. No exceptions.
- Wine Tastings end at 5:15 pm; Glass and bottle sales will conclude at 5:30 pm when festival ends.
- Day of Ticket Sales end at 4:30 pm. Attendees with pre-purchased tickets must enter the festival before 4:30 pm.
- The festival venue is a historic site. Please take appropriate caution around and care of the premises while in attendance.
- The festival grounds are not fully accessible due to the natural and uneven terrain. Handicap parking is extremely limited. If you have special needs or require accommodation, please contact us in advance of the festival at info@blacksburgforkandcork.com. We wish to support all members of our community who want to attend and will do our best to accommodate.
- Cash vs. Credit: It is strongly recommended to bring ample cash with you to make food or souvenir purchases. Some vendors may be unable to accept credit cards. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover will be accepted for ticket purchases at the gate.
- No coolers or outside food and beverages are permitted. Bottled water will be provided free of charge for all guests at our Hydration Stations.
- Pets: Well-behaved, domesticated pets are welcome on leashes. Pet waivers must be signed prior to festival entry. Picking up after your pet is mandatory.
- Bring a Lawn Chair or Blanket. There’s plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the festival. Individual/pop-up tents are NOT permitted.
- Onsite parking is not available. Nearby parking, with complimentary festival shuttle access, is free and available in adjacent Virginia Tech lots (which will be marked/indicated with signage). Shuttle service will occur from lots to entry gate approximately every 10 minutes. Carpooling, walking, and public transportation are highly encouraged.
This event is RAIN or SHINE. No refunds are available.
