There’s still time to grab your tickets and saddle up for an evening of delicious discovery at the 24th Annual Art of Wine, but tickets are going fast. Walton Arts Center’s annual food and wine fundraiser returns Friday, July 24, 7-9:30 pm for an evening of local eats and wine sampling to support 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 grab the perfect Western accessories at shops on the Art of Wine Main Street. Customize your hat with Moon Ridge or get jewelry from Underwoods Fine Jewelers. Purchase Art of Wine branded merchandise featuring artwork from local artists Alex Bodishbaugh, Emma Katherine or Shaye. Take a tin type photo or reserve a time slot for a more permanent memento of the evening, a flash tattoo, by adding a $50 non-refundable deposit when purchasing an event ticket, only a few limited spots are still available.
General admission tickets are $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 include access to the general admission spaces plus the reserve room and an express pass for $260 while supplies last. You’ll get a VIP experience with early entry, a dedicated entrance and access to two exclusive reserve rooms with premier selections of wines and additional restaurant options.
Purchase tickets 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.
Already purchased your ticket? Be sure to download the Art of Wine App and plan your evening. Guests can access maps showing what products are in each room, keep track of your favorite new drink finds and earn achievements for visiting new tables, trying new items or snapping a picture of some fun surprises and earn a prize for completing tasks.
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 32,000 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.
