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Biltmore Estate Summer Events:
Flower Carpet, Winery Weekends & Summer Concerts |
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Flower Carpet
August 29–September 14, 2008
Discover a dramatic, one-of-a-kind flower carpet covering 14,400 square feet—larger than six average-sized American homes. Biltmore's garden experts are weaving together 144,000 begonias, coleus, and marigolds into a  vivid living carpet on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. The intricate pattern of colorful plants is drawn from architectural elements in George Vanderbilt's magnificent home, and interpreted in a grand size and style befitting the unsurpassed location. Floral carpets are popular in Europe, most notably in Belgium, few in America have had the opportunity to view this larger-than-life combination of natural beauty blended with creative inspiration. However, even this chance is limited as Biltmore's Flower Carpet will be in place for only 17 days.
Daytime Visit
August 29–September 14
View this gorgeous display during the day; it's included in your regular Biltmore admission.
Buy daytime tickets.
Evening Experience
August 29–31, September 5, 12, and 13
Savor the enchantment of our flower carpet in the evening, complete with romantic lighting, jazz, wine, and hors d'oeuvres. Includes: Estate entrance after 5:30 p.m., Self-guided candlelight visit of Biltmore House, Live jazz music and romantic lighting, Wine and hors d'oeuvres on Library Terrace. Stable retail shops, ice cream parlor, and bakeshop will be open late. Cost: $65 per guest.
Visit Day and Night
August 29–31, September 5, 12, and 13
Enjoy everything Biltmore has to offer during the day and cap off your visit with a special evening event at the flower carpet. Cost: only $75.
 
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Winery Summer Holiday Weekends
May 24–26, July 4 –6, August 2–3, and August 30-September 1, 2008
Make summer memories with Winery's Summer Holiday Weekends. Enjoy soloist performances in the wine bar, and cool off with complimentary wine seminars and wine tasting. For tips on how to incorporate fresh flavors into your summer cuisine, sit in on our fun-filled cooking demonstrations.
Sample Local Flavors at the Winery
May 24–25, July 5–6, and August 30–31
Enjoy a Barbeque and Fish Fry at the Winery. Sample the best pulled-pork served with famous regional sauces—Western Carolina red, Eastern Carolina vinegar, and South Carolina mustard—or dig into a plate of Southern-fried fish and hushpuppies. Dinner is served 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. with live local music starting at 2:00 p.m.
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 Summer Evening Concerts 2008
With Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains for a backdrop, the 12th Annual Summer Evening Concert Series at Biltmore will take your breath away. Held on the South Terrace of George W. Vanderbilt’s 250-room chateau, summer concerts offer guests an incomparable setting for enjoying an eclectic variety of music under a canopy of stars. Past performers for these weekend events include Alison Krauss, the Indigo Girls, Bruce Hornsby, Tony Bennett and the Doobie Brothers. Reservations are required for this evening event.
Biltmore’s 12th Annual Summer Evening Concerts’ performers for 2008 include:
Friday, Aug. 1: An Evening with Steven Curtis Chapman
General $32, Reserved $37
Saturday, Aug. 2: KC & The Sunshine Band and Village People
General $55, Reserved $60
Wednesday, Aug. 6: The Stepcrew
General $27, Reserved $32
Thursday, Aug. 7: An Evening with Gladys Knight
General $55, Reserved $60
Friday, Aug. 8: An Evening with B.B. King
General $60, Reserved $65
Saturday, Aug. 9: An Evening with REO Speedwagon
General $40, Reserved $45
Friday, Aug. 15: An Evening with The Beach Boys
General $50, Reserved $55
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 1 at 8:00 a.m. To reserve tickets, visit www.biltmore.com or call 866-336-1255. Tickets do not include or require estate admission. Performers and dates are subject to change.
Twelve-Month Passholders receive a $5.00 discount on reserved seating through June 15, and a $5.00 discount on general admission tickets until sold out. There is a limit of four discounted tickets per passholder per concert.
Dinner is available by reservation at the Stable Café adjacent to Biltmore House as well as at Bistro and Arbor Grill, both located at the Winery. Deerpark Restaurant will be offering a buffet of tender prime rib and seafood on Friday nights. Picnics are also available each concert evening. Advanced reservations are required. Sandwiches and concessions will also be available.
POLICIES
* No recording, filming, photography or taping of concerts is allowed.
* No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed in the concert seating area.
* Smoking is not permitted in the concert seating area.
* Concert tickets permit estate entry at 5:30 p.m., unless dinner reservations are earlier.
* Seating for general admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 6:45 p.m.
* Guests with reserved seats may be seated anytime after 6:45 p.m.
* Concerts begin at 8:00 p.m.
* Tickets being held at the Welcome Center must be picked up by 7:30 p.m.
* Concerts are held rain or shine; no umbrellas are allowed in the concert seating area.
* Please dress for the weather, which can turn cool once the sun goes down.
* Shuttles to the house are available from parking lots.
* In dangerous weather, you will be instructed to leave the area.
* Special seating is available for guests with disabilities.
* No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed on the estate.
For more information, go to the Biltmore Estate Web site or call 866-336-1255 to reserve tickets.
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