If you love fine food, wine and distinctive brews, don’t miss the 5th annual Forks, Corks and Kegs Food and Wine Festival, April 6 – 7, 2018 in Historic Deadwood. Sample a variety of beer and wine from all across the country, as well as your Black Hills favorites as you make your way to various tasting venues across town. Each location will feature their chef’s finest culinary creation paired with the perfect complimentary beverage. Then head to the granddaddy finale, a Grand Tasting, featuring dozens of beer and wine varieties, light hors d’oeuvres, and dessert samples. * Must be 21 to participate* Only 1,000 tickets will be sold!
FORKS, CORKS & KEGS FESTIVAL PASS (APRIL 6-7)
Standard Festival Passes Include: Commemorative Glassware; Trolley Transportation (within City limits); Wine Tastings; Deadwood Appetizer Crawl; Deadwood Dine Around; and the Grand Tasting.
NEW IN 2018! The standard Forks, Corks & Kegs ticket is a dang-good deal and an even better good time, but if you want to step up your game, and your wine, opt for the VIP EXPERIENCE TICKET. This upgraded ticket includes all the perks of the standard ticket PLUS two high-end wine tastings. The EXCLUSIVE VIP TASTING is Friday night from 5-7pm, hosted by the Deadwood Social Club in the Charlie Utter Theater (above the Saloon #10). Then, on Saturday, head straight to the RESERVE ROOM at the Grand Tasting at the Deadwood Mountain Grand. This special section features the finest quality and rarest wines we have to offer. All of the wines retail for over $75 per bottle! You’ll get EXCLUSIVE, private access to that event 30 minutes before anyone else. Only 50 VIP tickets will be sold!
FRIDAY, APRIL 6th
2:00-8:00pm- Event Registration- Pickup your Festival Pass Lanyard (your pass to all the weekend’s events and trolley transportation) event guide and welcome packet at the registration table in the main lobby of the Deadwood Mountain Grand.
5:00-7:00pm- Wine Tasting- Locations around Deadwood each host a different vineyard. A representative from the vineyard will serve a variety of their most popular wines while providing profile and pairing advice to attendees.
8:00-10:00pm- Appetizer Crawl- Hit Deadwood with an opportunity to sample bite-sized masterpieces, each paired with a wine or beer sample, created by local chefs. Drop by their respective restaurants located throughout town during the Deadwood Appetizer Crawl. A list of participating restaurants will be provided at registration.
SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH 2018
8:00am-1:00pm- Event Registration- Pickup your Festival Pass Lanyard (your pass to all the weekend’s events and trolley transportation) event guide and welcome packet at the registration table in the main lobby of the Deadwood Mountain Grand.
11:00am-3:00pm- Deadwood Dine Around- Stop at many Deadwood locations throughout the afternoon for the Deadwood Dine Around. Local chefs prepare samples of their favorite meals paired with wine, beer and specialty cocktails. A list of participating restaurants will be provided at registration.
4:00-6:00pm- Grand Tasting- On Saturday Evening, the Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center will host A Grand Tasting Festival pass holders pick up their 2018 commemorative glassware upon entering, which is the perfect accessory for sampling dozens of top choices from participating wineries, breweries and specialty food vendors, all in one location. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided. The event features demonstrations by flair bartenders.
6:00-8:00pm- Cigar Tasting- Included in the festival pass is your chance to smoke a Sweet Jane Cigar at a huge discount from the Deadwood Tobacco Company. For just $2 you’ll get your own Sweet Jane; you do have to smoke it there.
