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The North Carolina Azalea Festival is pleased to bring the 8th Annual Chefs’ Showcase to its lineup of Pre-Festival events. This kick-off event will be held at the Hotel Ballast. Tickets include a plated, 5-course meal by notable chefs, wine pairings, light entertainment, and a silent auction. Table sponsorships are also available and include 8 tickets to the Chefs’ Showcase, 2 tickets to the Airlie Luncheon Garden Party ($500 value), table access to a pre-event social meet and greet with the chefs and a Festival print for the table host.
We are able to accommodate certain dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian, pescatarian, shellfish, and nut allergies. Chefs may not be able to accommodate severe food allergies. If you have any other allergies or dietary concerns, please reach out to the Festival office by January 23, 2027: ticketoffice@ncazaleafestival.org.
Seats will be assigned prior to the event. Tickets will not automatically be seated together unless purchased together.
Be part of something extraordinary as we celebrate the 80th North Carolina Azalea Festival, April 7–11, 2027!
ONLY 300 PATRON SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Patron Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and your purchase today secures your sponsorship for this historic celebration.
The first 50 Patron Sponsorship Packages purchased will include one reserved parking space for the Airlie Luncheon Garden Party, presented by Truist!
Reserved parking is limited to the first 50 Patron Sponsorship Packages purchased, in the order transactions are completed. Limit one reserved parking space per qualifying package. This benefit is not available for subsequent purchases.
Online Sales Only: Our Festival office remains temporarily closed for renovations. All Patron Sponsorships must be purchased online.
Tickets Delivered November 6: Your electronic tickets will be emailed to the address used at checkout on November 6, 2026.
Exclusive Garden Party Opportunity: On November 6, Patron Sponsors will also receive a link to purchase up to 8 additional Airlie Luncheon Garden Party tickets, presented by Truist, while supplies last.
Easy Digital Access: Electronic tickets will be available as PDFs and for mobile wallets.
CLICK HERE PURCHASE YOUR PATRON SPONSORSHIP
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