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 2024 are pending City Commission approval. All open containers must stay within the designated zones which are clearly marked by the Open Container Zone signs.
Festival pass holders ride the trolley for free during the event. For free rides you must have completed event registration and display our festival pass lanyard to the driver. No beverages or food are allowed on the Trolley.
9AM – 12PM – Event Registration
11AM – 3PM – 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.
4PM – 6PM – 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.
What does my Forks, Corks and Kegs ticket include?
All food and wine tastings, including: Wine Around, Appetizer Crawl, Deadwood Dine Around, and the Grand Tasting. Passes also include an event guide, trolley rides on Friday & Saturday (must show your event lanyard received 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.
What is a VIP ticket?
A VIP ticket is an exclusive pass includes all the same food tastings, trolley rides and commemorative glassware as a regular ticket, but with significantly upgraded wine tastings. During the Wine Around on Friday, VIPs-Only will have a private high-end wine tasting. VIPs are also welcomed to the Grand Tasting (Saturday) 30 minutes early. Their tickets include complimentary access to the Reserve Room (high-end wines) at the Grand Tasting.
