TICKETS
Tickets on Sale Now!
Due to the historic nature of our new venue, and to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests,
capacity for Fork & Cork will be limited. Advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged.
2024 Ticket Information
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.
Children 12 and younger are FREE with accompanying adult (18+).
VIP (Ages 21+): $75 pre-sale only; Limited Quantity (SOLD OUT)
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.
Non-Drinking VIP: $25 pre-sale only (SOLD OUT)
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!
Important Info:
- Location – The event will be held on the grounds at Historic Smithfield, which is a historic site. Extra care of the premises is required. PLEASE NOTE: the venue is not fully-accessible and guests should prepare for the natural terrain. If accommodations are needed, please contact The Blacksburg Partnership in advance to determine what is possible.
- Is this event held outdoors? – Yes, the event is outdoors and is held RAIN or SHINE.
- We ID Everyone – Must be 21 or older to purchase a tasting ticket and sample wine. No exceptions!
- Cash vs. Credit – Cash and debit/credit cards will be accepted.
- Ticket Sales end at 4:30 p.m. – If you have a pre-purchased ticket, you can enter the festival until 4:30 p.m.
- Wine Samples end at 5:15 p.m. – You can still purchase bottles to take home with you until the festival concludes at 5:30 p.m..
- Avoid Lines – Purchase a bottle to share with friends and avoid longer sampling lines.
- Parking/Shuttle – Ample parking is available in adjacent Virginia Tech lots. Shuttle services is complimentary from multiple spots within parking lots to festival entrance.
- Bringing a seat or blanket is encouraged – Kick back and enjoy the day! (Pop-up tents and canopies; however, are not permitted.)
- No coolers or outside food and beverages – Food and drinks will be available to sample and purchase.
- Pets – Friendly, healthy dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash and cleaned up after. You will need to complete a Pet Waiver upon entry with your dog.
At the end of the day, do not drink and drive. Call one of the taxi services below:
– Download the Uber or Lyft app
– Blacksburg Taxi: 540-552-6671
– Text-A-Cab: 540-239-9724
– Blacksburg Hooptie Ride: 540-449-DRIV (3748); you must pre-arrange prior to day-of-festival