We love food festivals. They are a great way to do some culinary traveling, being able to taste a wide variety of food and drink iconic to a region. Its also the chance to get to know the purveyors, growers, makers, and chefs. Basically, it’s booth-by-booth and event-by-event way to really get to know a destination. And that’s why we’re so excited to head to Blowing Rock, North Carolina for the SAVOR Blowing Rock festival, May 2-5, 2019.

We’re extra lucky to be going to this festival for the first time this year because there will be an expanded range of demonstrations, seminars, live music, visual arts and events. Here are some the highlights we’re really looking forward to:

A Taste of Portugal seminar

All you can eat pancakes

Music on the Lawn

A Taste of France at Rowland’s Restaurant

Outdoor Grilling Class

BBQ, Bikes & Brews

Made Here Market

Gospel, Grits and Gravy

Learn more about the festival here, then get tickets, here.

Follow along with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest as we SAVOR Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Search for our special hashtags during our visit, #RFTSAVOR and #RFTBlowingRock to spot us easily.

And now, here’s a really short video that gives you a “taste” of the festival. See you there!

Hungry for more? Spend some more time in North Carolina, exploring its culinary scene, such as in Asheville, including for some fine BBQ.