2026 Blacksburg Fork & Cork
Venue: Historic Smithfield, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 5:30 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Drink Specials, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Charity
Cost:
General Admission: • Advance Tickets: $35.00 • At the Door: $40.00

VIP: $85.00 (Advance Sale Only) Non-Drinking General Admission: $10.00 VIP Non-Drinking: $25.00 (Advance Sale Only)

Description:
The Blacksburg Partnership presents the 16th Blacksburg Fork & Cork on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Historic Smithfield.

Event Schedule:
• 12:00 PM: VIP Entry
• 1:00-5:30 PM: Regular Festival Hours
• 5:15 PM: Wine Tastings End
• 5:30 PM: Glass and Bottle Sales End

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!

General admission tickets are $35.00 in advance and $40.00 the day of the event. VIP Tickets are only available in advance. Non-drinking general admission tickets are $10.00. VIP Drinking tickets are $85.00 and $25.00 for non-drinking VIP tickets.

To purchase tickets online, visit: https://www.freshtix.com/events/16th-annual-blacksburg-fork-cork-06-06-2026.

Must be 21 or older to purchase a tasting ticket and drink alcohol. Proof of age/ID verification is required pre-entry. No exceptions.

Bottled water will be provided free of charge for all guests at our Hydration Stations.

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.

The event is rain or shine.

Proceeds from this event benefit The Blacksburg Partnership, a non-profit organization working to enhance the quality of life in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/RVT6XzxW/676222694-1655653636563728-2903019198654125621-n.jpg.

For more information, visit: https://www.freshtix.com/events/16th-annual-blacksburg-fork-cork-06-06-2026 or https://www.facebook.com/forkandcork or https://www.facebook.com/events/1683377109742870 or https://www.instagram.com/blacksburgforkandcork/ or email info@blacksburgforkandcork.com.

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