A FREE Daily Visitor Guide for the North Carolina Mountains and 50+ NC Mountain Cities: Welcome Spring with Foodie Events and Restaurant Specials in Waynesville NC

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Welcome Spring with Foodie Events and Restaurant Specials in Waynesville NC

March 26, 2015 with additional weekend events through March 29 Melange of the Mountains 5 PM - 7 PM. Chef participants will prepare tastings of their favorite recipes and showcase or compete for recognition and awards.

The gala evening event will extend into a weekend itinerary filled with an array of specialty dinners, culinary demos, and tastings hosted by Melange of the Mountains participants. Events such as Farm to Table, Hops to Tap, Sip and Stroke, dinner on the Mountain, Champagne & Caviar, Five Course Candlelight Dinner, Wine Pairings will take place throughout the county.

Admission: Tickets are $35 for Chamber Members, $40 for Non Chamber Members, $60 for VIP ticket upgrade. The opening event is held at Laurel Ridge Country Club, 788 Eagles Nest Road in Waynesville NC. Dinners and weekend events are held at various locations throughout Waynesville and Haywood County.

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