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Winners announced for 4th Annual Whiskey Wine & Fire November 2 (plus, a discount for everyone!)

POSTED BY
Jody Mace

UPDATE: The contest has ended! The two winners are Melanie H. and Nick D. We’ve emailed you the tickets!

The 4th Annual Whiskey Wine & Fire Festival takes place Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Ballantyne’s Backyard, 11611 N Community House Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.

This festival features whiskey bars, elegant wines & cocktails, great music, tented food stations, food trucks and restaurants — and Bonfires throughout.

pouring whiskey into glass
Photo courtesy of Drink Eat Relax

Read on to learn how to enter to win FREE tickets. (Or jump right to the contest.) Two readers will each win two tickets. One winner will win two general admission tickets, and one winner will win two VIP tickets. Also, learn how everyone can get 20% off the price of tickets.

Relax around the Fire Gardens and enjoy an inspired take on fire-kissed barbeque, specialty grilling and drink pairings.

Enjoy fire-breathers and artists as they set the night ablaze.

Please dress appropriately — the event is outdoors. There will be a VIP ticket and a General Admission ticket to this event.

Meet cooking over a fire
Photo courtesy of Drink Eat Relax

VIP Tickets

Twilight VIP guests can visit from 4 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $99. Use promo code CHEAPWWF20 for 20% off. Purchase tickets.

This ticket includes:

  • A souvenir tasting glass to enjoy All-You-Care-To-Taste whiskey, wine and other beverages
  • Early entry with one extra hour of tastings
  • Passport of Tastes – 8 from each of the open-fire Grilling/Meat Stations (all other foods are a la Carte)
  • A bottle of wine from the curate selection (you get to choose red or white)
  • A special communal seating lounge area and washroom
  • All live entertainment

General Admission Tickets

Twilight General Admission guests can visit from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $69. Use promo code CHEAPWWF20 for 20% off. Purchase tickets.

This General Admission ticket includes:

  • A souvenir tasting glass with All-You-Care-To-Taste sampling of whiskey, wine and other beverages
  • Passport of Tastes – 4 from each of the open-fire Grilling/Meat Stations
  • Access to all food trucks and vendors (all food is a la Carte)
  • All live entertainment
performer with ring and fire
Photo courtesy of Drink Eat Relax

Win Tickets

UPDATE: The contest has ended! The two winners are Melanie H. and Nick D. We’ve emailed you the tickets!

Two Charlotte on the Cheap readers will each win two tickets to Whiskey Wine & Fire Festival! One winner will win two general admission tickets and one winner will win two VIP tickets.

To enter, just scroll down and leave a comment. Make sure to leave your correct email address to that we can send you the tickets if you win. (Your email address will not be public.)

The winners will be randomly selected on October 29, 2024.

Roasting marshmallows over flame
Photo courtesy of Drink Eat Relax

Ballantyne’s Backyard

11611 N. Community House Road
Charlotte, NC

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  7. Stacey Bradam says

    Whiskey , Wine and Fire festival sounds like the perfect win . My husband has been working so much and he finally actually has that weekend off . I Would love to surprise and spoil him with VIP acess . CHEERS !!!

  14. Shakoa says

    I would drive 200 miles to get there if I win those tickets! KoKo 😍😍😍😍

  21. Michael Pantano says

    This page is the absolute best. You could even say it rocks πŸ₯ƒπŸ₯ƒπŸ₯ƒ

  25. Andi says

    Sounds like a fantastic event! Would love a date night out with my husband for our anniversary!

  35. Jessica Nash says

    Would love to check this event out! I have been to come of their other events! This sounds like a wonderful Sat!!!!

  41. Blake Talley says

    Well, my veins are basically filled with wine, so you should pick me! Did I mention I love whisky and food trucks?! Okay, pick me and all will be okay with the world! Thanks!

  42. Kathy Muller says

    I don’t drink but I am an amazing designated driver! And I do love food trucks and fire pits! This will be a wonderful night!

  49. Linda Daley says

    We are fairly new to Charlotte. We haven’t done much in the city. We would love to explore and learn more about what Charlotte has to offer. Sounds like a great event and we can’t wait.

  60. Tamika J OKelly says

    my husband and I just love these types of events, plan to attend even if we don’t win. past festivals have been amazing good time.

  63. Elizabeth Barton says

    I would love to attend this fun fall event! Perfect date night with my husband.
    Thanks!

  70. Denise Gragnano says

    My dad is visiting that day from St Pete, Florida and just went thru Hurricane Helene and Milton. He’s exhausted! Would love to surprise him with these tickets when he’s visiting. A great father/daughter event!

  72. Sharron Heath says

    My Scottish roots are showing! I’d love to bring my husband and attend. Sounds like a fun and fabulous evening!

  74. Jorden Henderson says

    You had me at whiskey. I’d love to win tickets!! Sounds like a great idea for a date night

  83. Beline McBride says

    What a great Fall event in such an awesome venue! Would love to enjoy some great wine by the fire!

  86. Christy says

    Just moved to the Charlotte area. This is a good event to meet like-minded people. It sounds like lots of fun too!

  87. Master T says

    This is my type of event! I can add it to my list of similar events in different cities and states.

  96. Natosha says

    So this is the 4th festival & my first time learning about it, wow! I would absolutely love to attend this one. 🍷 πŸ₯ƒ

  119. Rachel Ortiz says

    Whiskey for him, Wine for me! Sounds like a perfect evening! I’d love to win tix! πŸ™‚

  120. Ver'Nita D. says

    Ooooh! With the type of work I do in CPS, I could definitely do this as a way to de-compress! I’m soooo long overdue for a nice night out! Hope I win!!! πŸ˜€

  131. TMH says

    Whiskey & wine,
    Sounds like a good time.
    Even better when I make a rhyme,
    Free tickets would be so fine

  133. kari strothmann says

    hello! I’m a single mom and I haven’t gone out I had fun in quite some time. just to give me an opportunity to explore a place out of town I’m truly enjoy myself. I’m hoping I get picked for this wonderful opportunity!!

  143. Karen Witbeck says

    I love that this event is at night and close to home! I love some good whiskey around a fire pit!

  151. Scott B Perong says

    Would love to go ! Perfect location , perfect weather lately , sounds like an awesome time .

  153. Mary Muehl says

    Smooth sips, tasty Cue and good company sounds like a perfect fall evening around the fire pit!

  154. Shawn Bowe says

    This sounds amazing 🀩 How did I miss the previous events? Would love to win tickets for the wife and I to attend!

  156. Becky says

    Sounds an amazing night! Would absolutely love to win them as a surprise for my partners birthday πŸ₯ƒπŸ·πŸ”₯❀️

  161. Gabrielle Tate says

    Newer to Charlotte and would love to attend this event with my husband and meet new people.

  166. Mily B says

    β€œToo much of anything is bad, but too much of good whiskey is barely enough.” -Mark Twain

    Would love to win!

  168. Kristine Farrish says

    PLEASE! Would love to win my husband and I never got to celebrate our wedding anniversary! This would be so fun! Toddler parents life!

  172. Fran says

    I recently lost my job and I would love to enjoy this night out as my funds are extremely limited at the moment.

  173. Ashton Holbrook says

    Hey there!!
    My husband and I will be celebrating our first wedding anniversary and we would love to attend this event! We are new to Charlotte but have been loving all there is to do here. Such a beautiful city! We hope to hear from you!!

    Have a great week regardless!
    Ashton and Knight

  180. Vernice Gallon Clyburn says

    Event sounds awesome! Has something for everyone. Looking to expand my taste for whiskey. ☺️

  183. J BROWN says

    Whiskey, Wine, Fire and Food..no need to say anymore!!! This event sounds absolutely fabulous! I’d love to win 2 tickets and attend with hubby!

  184. Tina Felder says

    I’m definitely hoping to win these tickets. I would love to sample and find a good Bourbon to purchase. Thanks Charlotte on the Cheap for this opportunity.

  185. Erica Abel says

    This sounds like an amazing event and I’ve never won a raffle before so this would be a 2 for 1 of firsts for me. 😊

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