If you love your dog -- or pot-bellied pig -- as much as you love food, then consider Hotel Indigo Asheville as your Festival headquarters for the weekend. See what The Today Show had to say about the downtown boutique hotels' amazing pet-friendly perks:

Dogs visiting the Hotel Indigo hotel in Asheville are welcomed with a handmade doggie bone with their name on it. But dogs aren’t the only animals welcome here. A variety of pets can stay, from mini pigs to monkeys. Several times a year the hotel hosts a “Yappy Hour” and the proceeds benefit a local animal shelter and the Brother Wolf organization.

 

Their restaurant debunks all hotel food stereotypes with Chef Andrew Hamm serving up housemade sausage, pasta, ice cream, breads, a special secret granola, and brownies that the staff says "are ridiculous." The bar uses fresh fruit and herbs plus house-infused liquors for their craft cocktails. See their masterful mixologist in action at the ELIXIR cocktail competition on August 22 at The Venue.

DON'T MISS: Indigo is partnering with Troy & Sons to create special cocktails in celebration of the Festival on Friday and Saturday night, August 23 & 24. You don't have to be a guest to stop by for a sip!

Hotel Indigo Asheville has graciously put together this great package deal. Limited quantities available. Get yours now!

Asheville Wine & Food Festival package includes:

• 2 nights at beautiful Hotel Indigo (King or Double Queen)
• 2 tickets to SWEET on Friday, August 23
• 2 VIP Grand Tasting tickets for Saturday, August 24
• Complimentary valet parking, per single car only

Packages start at $359 per person, based on double occupancy.Limited availability. Non-refundable 7 days prior to event. Please email snewton@hlihotels.com for additional information.