Early Bird and Reserve Room tickets are now on sale for Walton Arts Center’s annual Art of Wine, an evening of wine and food sampling, 7-9:30 pm on Friday, July 24.
Saddle up for an evening of delicious discovery at the 24th Annual Art of Wine! Walton Arts Center's Art of Wine fundraiser is a favorite of both Arkansans and visitors from across the country. Indulge in hundreds of wines, sample the flavors of area restaurants, and enjoy local entertainment as you toast to arts education!
This grand tradition of wine tasting rides west, where sun-soaked vineyards, wide-open hospitality and the thrill of adventure await. Guests will swirl, sip and savor selections from more than 100 vendors and bites from over 20 local restaurants as they enjoy an evening of frontier charm. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or an eager enthusiast, you’ll be swept away by the finest pours this side of the Rockies and the spirit of the untamed West.
New this year, guests will be able to accent their western wear at the shops on our Old Main Street. Grab a hat from Moon Ridge, merch from our very own collection or some jewelry from Underwoods Fine Jewelers. You can also reserve a time slot for a flash tattoo by adding on a $50 non-refundable deposit when you purchase your event ticket. The remaining balance will be paid to the artist at the event.
A limited number of Early Bird general admission tickets are available now at a discounted price of $98. Once those are sold out, general admission ticket prices will increase to $110.
Want to beat the crowd? Add the Express Pass for $25 per person to your general admission tickets and get early entry to the event at 6:30 pm and be the first to taste your favorites!
Reserve Room tickets are also available for $260 while supplies last. In addition to the general admission spaces, the Reserve Room tickets include an early entry to the event at 6:30 pm, a dedicated entrance and access to two exclusive reserve rooms with premier selections of wines and additional restaurant options.
Tickets can be purchased online at Art of Wine Festival, in person at the Walton Arts Center Box Office, or by calling 479.443.5600. You must be 21 or older to purchase tickets.
Proceeds from the Art of Wine Festival support Walton Arts Center, a nonprofit arts presenting organization serving the region for three decades. As a non-profit. donations ensure over 25,000 students and educators experience live performing arts annually, many for the first time, at no cost. This includes Classroom Series performances specifically designed for youth, educator professional development, and community outreach initiatives throughout the region.
Support for Walton Arts Center is provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Walton Arts Center is Arkansas’ largest and busiest performing arts presenter. Each year more than 215,000 people from Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma and beyond attend more than 300 public events at Walton Arts Center, including performances, rehearsals, community gatherings, receptions, weddings and more. Approximately 35,000 students and teachers participate annually in arts learning programs at Walton Arts Center, and almost 250 volunteers donate 28,000 hours of time each year to its operations. Walton Arts Center presents entertainers and artists from around the world including Broadway musicals, renowned dance companies, international artists, up-and-coming jazz musicians and more. As a non-profit organization, Walton Arts Center enjoys the generous support of public sector funding, corporate sponsorship and private donors, allowing audience members to enjoy world-class performances at a great price. To learn more about Walton Arts Center, visit www.waltonartscenter.org.
