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The all-inclusive, walk-around tasting event brings together top regional chefs, pitmasters, ranchers, farmers and culinary artisans for an afternoon celebrating live-fire cooking and responsibly sourced ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Heritage Fire weekend begins with the Heritage Fire Asheville: 2026 Dinner Series on Friday, July 17, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at La Bodega by C\u00farate, where Chefs Angel Palacios and Brett Suess will present an intimate, one-night-only multi-course dinner inspired by Asheville&#8217;s seasonal ingredients and paired with wine. Dinner tickets are $200 with limited seating. <\/p>\n<p>On July 19, guests will enjoy chef-crafted bites prepared over open flame, unlimited tastings of whiskey, bourbon, wine, beer and craft cocktails, live-fire cooking demonstrations and live entertainment. Attendees can also vote for their favorite dish of the day, with the winning chef earning the title of Heritage Hero and the opportunity to advance to the Heritage Hero Grand Finale Presented by Visit Greenville, S.C.<\/p>\n<p>Participating chefs include:<\/p>\n<p>Melinda Vetro, Old Europe Pastries<br \/>\nJason Sweeney, Asheville Proper<br \/>\nChristopher Holden, Claywood<br \/>\nGeoffrey Howlett, Biltmore Estate<br \/>\nMichael Lewis, Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse<br \/>\nMichael Reppert, The Blackbird Restaurant<br \/>\nTyler Slade, Bargello<br \/>\nRakim S. 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