Raise a glass to the spirit of North Carolina at this exclusive culinary experience celebrating community, craftsmanship, and creativity. Enjoy a reception on the Tyroleon Terrace from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, followed by a five-course dinner in the Kessler Ballroom, each dish crafted by Asheville’s most celebrated chefs and paired with Maker’s Mark cocktails and pours from a limited-edition, North Carolina–inspired wood finishing series.

Guests will also have the chance to bid on exclusive local experiences and artisan items during a silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting the Always Asheville Fund, which supports the recovery of travel and hospitality businesses in Buncombe County.

Enhance your evening with the VIP Experience for a private bourbon tasting and meet and greet with Maker’s Mark’s Kim Harmon, General Manager, and John McLaughlin, Diplomat for NC/SC.

Tickets are $250 per person. VIP experience is $350 per person.