SPIRITS OF SUMMER PRESENTED BY TEXAS PETE takes place on 4th Street in Downtown Winston-Salem from 12-6 PM and features the best wines, beers, music, and local restaurants in the region. North Carolina wineries will be offering tastings and purchase of their harvest. Beer lovers also find their niche at the festival as several North Carolina craft Breweries will be on-site offering tastings and purchases of their brews. Local Winston-Salem Restaurants will also be on-site cooking up their best menu items in the Restaurant Pavilion for festival goers to purchase and enjoy. Live Music will be performed throughout the day – the big stage will be located in front of Foothills Brewing – and local chefs will be performing chef demos while educating about food and wine and beer pairings throughout the day at the Lowes Foods Demo Tent. This event offers a total experience that highlights the North Carolina wine & beer industry as well as the Winston-Salem food industry in a fun and festive setting. This festival is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
FOOTHILLS BREWING AFTER PARTY: After the festival wraps up, please join the after party featuring The Breakfast Club (80s Tribute) from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. The stage will be in front of Foothills Brewing and beer & wine will be available for purchase on-site.
Advance Ticket: $25 | Day of Ticket: $30
Brewery & Winery Tastings end at 5 PM.
It is up to the individual vendor to determine the amount of the sample before they punch your tasting punch card
Breweries & Wineries will sell by the glass, bottle, or case from 12–6 PM with a wristband
Foothills Brewing After Party Concert Featuring The Breakfast Club (80s Tribute) 6–9 PM
Ticket price does not include food. All food sold separately & independently.
Participating Vendors
Wineries
**This is a running list – More Wineries to be added**
WoodMill Winery
Rocky River Vineyards
Sanctuary Vineyards
Duplin Winery
Southern Charm Winery
Starrlight Mead
Weathervane Winery
Reece Winery
Waldensian Style Wine
Locklear Winery
Rock of Ages Winery & Vineyard
Country Squire Winery
Rockfish Creek Winery
Adams Vineyards
Chatham Hill Winery
Medaloni Cellars
Breweries
**This is a running list – More Breweries to be added**
Foothills Brewing
Joymongers Brewing Co
Small Batch Beer Company
Booneshine Brewing Company
Bull City Ciderworks
Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Company
Entertainment
Daytime Festival Music Line Up:
12:00 – 4:30: DJ Schmoo
4:30 – 6:30: Charlie (Motown, Soul & Beach Music)
Foothills Brewing After Party Concert:
6:00 – 9:00 PM – The Breakfast Club (80s Tribute Band)
Foothills Brewing After Party Concert
After the festival wraps up, please join the after party from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. The stage will be in front of Foothills Brewing and beer & wine will be available for purchase on-site.
6:00 – 9:00 PM: The Breakfast Club (80s Tribute Band)
Directions & Parking
Parking is available at:
- Center City West Parking Deck: 650 W. Fourth Street
- Fourth Street Parking Deck: 601 W. 4th St.
- Cherry/Marshall Parking Deck: 402 N. Cherry St.
- 6th/Cherry/Trade Parking Deck: 527 N. Cherry St.
- There is on-street parking in the vicinity of the festival. Please note that Spruce and Poplar Streets will be closed from Fifth Street to Holly Avenue.
