Forks, Corks & Kegs Food and Wine Festival in Deadwood, South Dakota
April 10, 2026 - April 11, 2026 FORKS CORKS & KEGS 2026
If you love fine food, wine, and distinctive brews, don’t miss the 13th annual Forks Corks & Kegs: Food, Wine, and Beer Festival, April 10 & 11, 2026 in Historic Deadwood. Sample a variety of beer and wine from all across the country, along with your Black Hills favorites, as you make your way to various tasting venues throughout Deadwood.
Each location will feature its chef’s finest culinary creation paired with the perfect complementary beverage. Then head to the Grand Tasting, which features dozens of beer & wine varieties, and light hors d’oeuvres. *Must be 21 to participate.* Tickets are limited.
***REMINDER*** Ticketmaster is the only authorized online re-seller of tickets. Invalid tickets will not be honored for entry. Be cautious of any third-party seller or tickets for sale on social media.
GET TICKETS HERE!
Tickets available (while supplies last) over the phone or in person at Deadwood Mountain Grand’s box office located in the Spotlight Store coffee and gift shop. 605-559-1188
What does my Forks, Corks and Kegs general admission ticket include?
All food and wine tastings, including: Wine Around, Appetizer Crawl, Deadwood Dine Around, and the Grand Tasting. Passes also include an open container cup (at registration), and a commemorative glass (picked up at the Grand Tasting).
* A list of participating businesses and what they will serve is provided at registration.
Must be 21 to participate. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the Deadwood Trolley.
What is a VIP ticket?
A VIP ticket is an exclusive pass that includes all the same food tastings and beverage tastings as a regular ticket, but with significantly upgraded wine tastings, and an upgraded commemorative glass. During the Wine Around from 5-7 pm on Friday, VIPs-Only will have a private high-end wine tasting. VIPs are also welcome to the Grand Tasting (Saturday) 30 minutes early. Their tickets include complimentary access to the Reserve Room (high-end wines) at the Grand Tasting.
NEW IN 2026! The VIP tickets include exclusive, complimentary entry into “Smashed Grapes” from 2-3pm on Saturday.
Pop the corks and let the grape-bragging begin! Smashed Grapes is a brand-new VIP experience where top wine pros go head-to-head, each pitching one of their absolute best wines. These experts will walk you through the journey of their wine, from vineyard to glass while trying to win your vote.
Representatives from Duckhorn, Riboli, Delicato, and J. Lohr will battle it out for the title of Smashed Grapes Champion. They know their stuff, they love to talk wine, and they can’t wait to pour, sip, and share stories with our VIP crowd.
Your job? Listen, learn, taste every wine, and vote for your favorite. The power is in your glass!
Forks, Corks & Kegs Festival Pass (April 10 & 11, 2026)
TO PARTICIPATE IN EVENT TASTINGS, TICKET HOLDERS MUST FIRST COMPLETE REGISTRATION. REGISTRATION IS HELD AT DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN GRAND: 2 PM – 8 PM on FRIDAY, APRIL 11, and 9 AM – 12 PM on SATURDAY, APRIL 12. You only need to register once for the weekend. Must be 21. Have your ticket ready to scan.
Schedule of Events:
NOTE: VIP tickets include upgraded wine tastings on Friday and Saturday. Details provided at registration.
APRIL 10th – Friday
2 PM – 8 PM – Event Registration
Pick up your Festival Pass lanyard (your pass to all the weekend’s events and trolley transportation), event guide and welcome packet in the main lobby of Deadwood Mountain Grand.
5 PM – 7 PM – Wine Around Deadwood*
Locations around Deadwood each host a different vineyard. A representative will be on hand to answer questions about popular wines while providing profile and pairing advice to attendees.
7 PM – 9 PM – Appetizer Crawl* Sample bite-sized masterpieces, each paired with a wine or beer sample, created by local chefs at their respective restaurants.
APRIL 11th – Saturday
9 AM – 12 PM – Event Registration
11 AM – 3 PM – Deadwood Dine Around*
Stop at many Deadwood locations throughout the afternoon for the Deadwood Dine Around. Local chefs prepare samples of their favorite dishes paired with beverages.
2 PM – 3 PM – Smashed Grapes: An Exclusive VIP TICKET Experience at Forks, Corks, & Kegs. Additional details provided at registration.
4 PM – 6 PM – Grand Tasting
Pick up your commemorative glassware upon entering Deadwood Mountain Grand’s Event Center – it’s the perfect accessory for sampling dozens of top choices from participating wineries, breweries and specialty vendors, all in one location.
* A list of participating businesses will be provided at registration. Must be 21.
Alcoholic beverages and food are not allowed on the
Deadwood Trolley.
Forks, Corks and Kegs is an open container event. Beer and wine ONLY are allowed in our City-approved clear Deadwood Chamber Cups. Absolutely no other container with alcohol will be allowed on the street. This will be strictly enforced! Open container times for 2026 are pending City Commission approval. All open containers must stay within the designated zones which are clearly marked by the Open Container Zone signs.
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