Tickets
The Festival will be held inside and outside the Davis Event Center on the campus of the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center just outside of Asheville, North Carolina.
Ticket Options
We recommend advance ticket purchase to avoid possible sellout of some packages.
General Ticket: Advance: $24
Save by purchasing in advance, tickets will be $28 at the door.
General Ticket: Children 12 and under: $8
Same price at the door. Ages 4 and under get in free.
Whiskey Tasting Ticket: $45
Tasting includes 3 Scotch Whiskey Single Malts and 3 Irish Whiskies = 6 drams. (This is an add on purchase to any admission ticket or ticket package) All participants must be of legal drinking age and check in for proper wristband.
Royal Pass: $95
Includes Festival Entry.
- Royal Premier Seating
- Two Buffet Style Meals served at 12:30 pm & 5:30 pm
Lunch:
- Scotch Eggs
- Guinness Beef Stew
- Mac and Cheese Pie
- Holiday Salad
- Bread Rolls
Dinner:
- Scottish BBQ
- Shepherds Pie
- Peat Smoked Haggis
- Corn Casserole
- Caesar Salad
- Bread
- Two Drink Tickets
- Access to Royal Court Full Bar
- Rest Room Convenience
NOTE: Royal Pass only eligible to patrons over 18 years of age.
Royal Overnight Package (Double Occupancy): $495
2 Royal Pass tickets / 1 room with 2 queens or one King bed
- All benefits of Royal Pass (see above)
- Two Nights Lodging at Courtyard by Marriott
- Friday Evening Reception 7 pm to 9 pm in Hotel Lobby Suite
- Shuttle Service to Festival
NOTE: Royal Pass with Lodging packages are refundable 60 days in advance ONLY by contacting the event organizer.
RV Overnight Package / 2 nights: $175
New for 2023!
- Water hook up and Sewer hook up with 50 Amp service
- 300’ feet from Davis Building Venue
- Includes (2) General Admission Tickets
Note that tickets are non-refundable 7 days prior to the event.