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Advance ticket sales have ended, but you can still buy tickets at the gate. See you at the festival!

The 6th Annual Shine to Wine Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Downtown North Wilkesboro. We will have live entertainment, art, merchandise, wine, and food.

Along with showcasing North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County and the burgeoning wine industry in our area, this year’s event will feature the 3rd Annual Culinary Chef Challenge, where regional chefs representing surrounding restaurants will compete for the title of Best Chef, Most Creative and People’s Choice. These chefs will display their cooking and presentation talents for a jury of judges and critics.

The celebration will begin at 12pm, and continue until 6pm. General admission is FREE, and wine tastings are only $20! ($15 in advance) Vineyards and wineries that have already signed up are:

  • Allison Oaks Vineyards
  • Benny Parsons Rendezvous Ridge
  • Brushy Mountain Winery
  • Cerminaro Vineyard
  • Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery
  • Ginger Creek Vineyards
  • Lake James Cellar Winery
  • McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks
  • Native Vines Winery
  • Old Stone Vineyard and Winery
  • Raintree Cellars
  • Rocky River Vineyards
  • Round Peak Vineyards
  • Shadow Springs Vineyards
  • Southern Charm Winery
  • Sweet Vine Winery
  • Thistle Meadow Winery
  • Weathervane Winery
  • WoodMill Winery


  • There will also be a free musical performance by SHU Band, with an opening performance by Matt Bizzell! This band is sponsored in part by Grassroots funding from the NC Arts Council, a state agency through the Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes, the local arts council.

    New this year: A kid’s tent with art activities sponsored by Dr. Brad Shinaman, Arnold & Becky Lakey and Faw Insurance.


    Advance tickets can be purchased at:

    Ivy Ridge Traditions
    813 Main Street, North Wilkesboro

    Key City Grille
    211 10th Street, North Wilkesboro

    Applewood Bistro
    3600 W NC Hwy 268, Wilkesboro

    Holiday Inn Express
    1700 Winkler Street, Wilkesboro

    Addison Inn
    1842 Highway 421 North, Wilkesboro

    Gallery3Fifteen
    315 10th Street, North Wilkesboro

    At the gate, the ticket price is $20.


    To be a vendor, competing chef or participating vineyard, please contact our office.

    This event is sponsored by Wilkes Regional Medical Center.

    Also sponsored by GoWilkes.com, Brame Huie Pharmacy, Integrity Design & Displays, Inc, Hallmark/Quickframe, Myers Tire, and Wilkesboro Tourism Development Authority.
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