8 Best Food Festivals to Check Out in the Carolinas - Eater Carolinas
"Experience bourbon, fine wines, and bites from chefs across the Carolinas in the mountains of Highlands, with music as a big component." - Erin Perkins
22 Best Food Festivals Across the Carolinas | Eater Carolinas
"A fall mountain festival that pairs upscale, festive attire with a roster of chefs, winemakers, distillers, and brewers—past participants include Brady Martin, Joe Cash, Masa Hamaya, and Sam Hart—where live music figures prominently and tickets routinely sell out, making early planning essential." - Matt Lardie