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ART + WINE + SWEETS = FUN!
What pairs better than wine and chocolate? Wine, chocolate, and Van Gogh! At the Raleigh Wine and Chocolate Festival on Saturday, April 22nd, you’ll enjoy two events for the price of one.
Step into the immersive Van Gogh exhibit and get swept away into starry nights as you sip fine local wines and savor hand-crafted sweet treats. It’s a feast for all of your senses.
A ticket to the Raleigh Wine & Chocolate Festival includes admission to the Van Gogh Immersive Exhibit… As you walk through the experience of Van Gogh’s greatest life work, you’ll be able to sip unlimited samples of local wineries with your complimentary tasting glass and shop your way through a fabulous selection of treats, chocolates, wines, spirits and sweets!
Don’t miss the Raleigh Wine and Chocolate Festival on Saturday, April 22nd at Pleasant Valley Promenade. Limited tickets are available now!
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Participants
Winery Participants
Palm Bay International - Roscato and Vanderpump
Rock of Ages Winery & Vineyard
Stephens Vineyard & Winery
Want to be on this list? Contact Lisa@galaxyeventscompany.com
Vendor Participants
Dip'D Sweets & Treats
Jacob & Mabrey's Gourmet Cotton Candy
Mr. Mongolian Food Truck
Rhyme and Reason Chocolate Co.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
The Coop Food Truck
Want to be on this list? Contact Lisa@galaxyeventscompany.com
Sponsors
Official Hotel

Want to learn how you can be the Official Hotel Sponsor? Contact Kim Allen at kallen@GalaxyEventsCompany.com to learn more!
Wine Pickup

Festival Goer FAQ
Anyone is allowed to attend. However, you may only purchase a Wine Samplers ticket if you are 21 or older. ID will be required at the door and all attendees will be checked and wrist banded accordingly. We offer a discounted Designated Driver/Under 21 tickets online and at the door, unless the show is sold out.
Your ticket price for Wine Samplers includes unlimited sampling of wines, plus a special chocolate surprise. We will provide you with a wine glass to use for your samples. You'll be able to buy wine at a great festival price! Many vendors also offer nibbles of their products too, so you can sample and purchase their food items. We will also offer Designated Drivers bottled water and a wine glass on their way out!
Our shows have typically sold out in advance, so we suggest you buy your tickets early. Most shows offer two sessions, to help reduce crowding and ensure a fun experience for everyone. Please check the specific show location to find out the status of ticket sales.
Yes. When purchasing your tickets online, be sure to choose "MOBILE" as your delivery method.
We don't specifically forbid children from attending, but this is not a family focused event. We encourage you to leave the kids and strollers at home (with appropriate child care, of course). Make it a fun time for yourself!
You'll be able to enjoy the free samples and buy bottles of your favorites. We offer a "wine check" so you can store your purchases while you enjoy the festival. Please remember - state law prevents you from opening the bottles on site.
Tickets are non-refundable, so you can gift your ticket to someone else to enjoy the fun!
No, if you purchase a ticket to Wine & Chocolate Festival, it includes your experience at the Van Gogh exhibit as well during that time!
Vendor FAQ
Please download the forms on this website and return with your credit card payment or check. The email address and mailing address are located on the form. Please feel free to call us with any questions at 315-471-9597.
Absolutely! We strongly encourage you to sell your products. You keep all the money and pay state tax as you normally would. If you are a winery/distillery/cidery you may sell bottles, if you have all the proper permitting.
Unfortunately, no cooking onsite is allowed. You may reheat your food. Please ask us if you need more information.
If you are a food vendor, we STRONGLY suggest that you offer small samples, which will greatly increase your sales. The vendors who sample always have a more productive show than the ones who don’t.
Yes, we provide one 110 outlet per vendor at no extra charge. If you need more power or 220 power, there will be an additional charge. Please let us know in advance if you do need more power so we can be prepared. Please call us so we can provide you with specific pricing information for your venue.
At most of our venues, wifi is available. But please check with us first. If wifi is available, we will provide you with the necessary passcode.
All alcohol vendors must provide liquor liability insurance to Galaxy Events or Big Dog Events. In addition, you might be asked to add the venue and our sponsors as additionally insured. This specific information will be sent to you once you register. Also - please make sure to apply for and receive any necessary Department of Health permits required in the county.
If you need to cancel at least 14 days in advance, we will refund your money. If we can fill your spot after that deadline, we will refund your money. Or, we will be happy to use your payment to hold a spot in one of our other Wine and Chocolate Festivals.
Load in will begin at 9 am the day of the show. All of your booth items must be removed immediately after the show. If you need to deliver, drop off or pick items before or after that time, please contact us in advance to make special arrangements. We also advise you to bring a cart/dolly to assist in load-in, load-out.
No, we will provide all wine samplers a glass with their admission. Designated Drivers will receive an alternate premium item.
Buy Tickets
TWO SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM
1-4 pm or 5-8 pm - Advance Admission $50
This ticket will get you a free commemorative wine glass to enjoy unlimited wine samples and distillery samples. Additionally, you will also receive a special ticket to take a trip thru the "Chocolate Bar". Your ticket includes admission to the Van Gogh immersive exhibit as well!
1-4 pm or 5-8 pm - Designated Driver $25
This ticket is for anyone under 21 years of age, or those who choose not to sample the wine. You will also receive a special ticket to take a trip thru the "Chocolate Bar". Your ticket includes admission to the Van Gogh immersive exhibit as well!

Buy Tickets for the Raleigh, NC Wine & Chocolate Festival
Vendor Registration
Wineries, Distilleries and Cideries
If you are a winery, distillery or cidery and wish to participate, please download and fill out the registration form. Wine sampling and bottle sales will be allowed.
Download FormFood Vendors/Chocolatiers
If you produce/sell chocolate, baked goods, jerky, small snacks or other food items, please use this form. We encourage all vendors to sample and sell their products.
Download FormMerchandise Vendors
If you sell items that are not handmade or crafted, such as purses, clothing, candles, direct sales products, lotions, oils, products for the home or body, etc....please use this form. Examples: Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Origami Owl, 31 Gifts, Pure Romance, Paparazzi Jewelry, LipSense, Mary Kay, Scentsy Candles, or any other direct sales program. Please contact us if you're not sure which form to use.
Download FormArtisans/Crafters
If you make hand crafted items at home such as jewelry, candles, decorative items, home decor or other handmade products, please use this form. You will be encouraged to sell your products!
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