2020 Blacksburg Fork and Cork (CANCELLED):

Date: May 02, 2020
Time: 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Venue: Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center
Organizations: Blacksburg Partnership
Cost: Advance Tickets: • Premium: $50.00 • Regular: $25.00 • Admission-Only (Non-Drinking): $5.00

At the Gate Tickets: • Premium: $55.00 • Regular: $30.00 • Admission-Only (Non-Drinking): $10.00

Children 12 & Under: Free

Description: UPDATE: Following guidance from the CDC, Virginia Department of Health, and Virginia Tech, the 12th Annual Blacksburg Fork and Cork, to take place on Saturday, May 2nd from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1600 Innovation Drive, is cancelled due to the recent event restrictions set in place by Virginia Tech.

Blacksburg Partnership presents the 12th Annual Blacksburg Fork and Cork, the New River Valley’s premier food, wine and art festival, on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center.

There will be award-winning Virginia wineries, sampling some of the greatest vino in the Commonwealth, wine pairings and cooking demonstrations throughout the day, handmade creations by local artists, culinary delights and live music.

A limited amount of 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 (12:00-1:00 PM) and access to the premium tent with snacks and seating during the festival.

Premium Admission is $50.00 in advance and $55.00 at the door. Regular Admission begins at 1:00 pm and tasting tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the gate.

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.

Wine samples end at 5:30 pm. Between 5:30 and 6:00 pm, you can still purchase bottles or glasses of wine.

Parking will be available at the VT Chicken Hill lot. A shuttle from this lot will be available every 15 minutes. Carpooling, walking and public transportation is highly encouraged.

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.