1st Annual Blue Ridge Beer Fest
A spring beer festival pours pours from 20 Western North Carolina breweries in an open air beer garden setting. Live Grateful Dead tribute sets by Phuncle Sam keep the evening buzzing with sip and stroll energy.
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Grateful Dead tribute grooves spill across Pisgah Brewing’s outdoor stage, paired with Western NC craft ales and a summer open air bar vibe. A meadow handfasting ceremony at 1pm plus taproom hors d’oeuvres make it feel like a laid back beer garden celebration.

Grateful Dead tribute grooves spill across Pisgah Brewing’s outdoor stage, paired with Western NC craft ales and a summer open air bar vibe. A meadow handfasting ceremony at 1pm plus taproom hors d’oeuvres make it feel like a laid back beer garden celebration.
Grateful Dead tribute grooves spill across Pisgah Brewing’s outdoor stage, paired with Western NC craft ales and a summer open air bar vibe. A meadow handfasting ceremony at 1pm plus taproom hors d’oeuvres make it feel like a laid back beer garden celebration.

Grateful Dead inspired jam band set with extended improvisation, swirling guitar leads, and singalong choruses in a laid back brewery taproom. A late night hang for dancing, pints, and deadhead vibes.

Grateful Dead inspired jam band set with extended improvisation, swirling guitar leads, and singalong choruses in a laid back brewery taproom. A late night hang for dancing, pints, and deadhead vibes.
Grateful Dead inspired jam band set with extended improvisation, swirling guitar leads, and singalong choruses in a laid back brewery taproom. A late night hang for dancing, pints, and deadhead vibes.

Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band tribute played with high-fervor, improvisational jam-band energy from a deep 150+ song catalog. Expect guitar-forward extended grooves, four-part vocals, and a late-night brewery hangout vibe.

Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band tribute played with high-fervor, improvisational jam-band energy from a deep 150+ song catalog. Expect guitar-forward extended grooves, four-part vocals, and a late-night brewery hangout vibe.
Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band tribute played with high-fervor, improvisational jam-band energy from a deep 150+ song catalog. Expect guitar-forward extended grooves, four-part vocals, and a late-night brewery hangout vibe.
Jamgrass and bluegrass fusion grooves roll through an outdoor brewery concert night, pairing high-energy string-band improvisation with cold craft pints. Expect a lively crowd, open-air sound, and summer-evening party atmosphere.
Jamgrass and bluegrass fusion grooves roll through an outdoor brewery concert night, pairing high-energy string-band improvisation with cold craft pints. Expect a lively crowd, open-air sound, and summer-evening party atmosphere.
Jamgrass and bluegrass fusion grooves roll through an outdoor brewery concert night, pairing high-energy string-band improvisation with cold craft pints. Expect a lively crowd, open-air sound, and summer-evening party atmosphere.

Late-night jam band tribute channeling the spirit of the Grateful Dead with rotating set lists led by guitar, bass, keys, and drums. A devoted Deadhead crowd gathers in a brewery taproom for extended grooves and communal singalongs.

Late-night jam band tribute channeling the spirit of the Grateful Dead with rotating set lists led by guitar, bass, keys, and drums. A devoted Deadhead crowd gathers in a brewery taproom for extended grooves and communal singalongs.
Late-night jam band tribute channeling the spirit of the Grateful Dead with rotating set lists led by guitar, bass, keys, and drums. A devoted Deadhead crowd gathers in a brewery taproom for extended grooves and communal singalongs.

Southern rock tribute night centered on the Allman Brothers sound, with jam band-style guitar leads and extended improvisation. Set inside a brewery taproom for a late-night concert vibe and pints on hand.

Southern rock tribute night centered on the Allman Brothers sound, with jam band-style guitar leads and extended improvisation. Set inside a brewery taproom for a late-night concert vibe and pints on hand.
Southern rock tribute night centered on the Allman Brothers sound, with jam band-style guitar leads and extended improvisation. Set inside a brewery taproom for a late-night concert vibe and pints on hand.

Live music — Grateful Dead tribute at French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, featuring Clouds of Delusion, a five-piece of Asheville locals and community members performing Grateful Dead and jam-band improv focused on dance-friendly sets. All ages and pet-friendly, hosted by the brewery community hub.

Live music — Grateful Dead tribute at French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, featuring Clouds of Delusion, a five-piece of Asheville locals and community members performing Grateful Dead and jam-band improv focused on dance-friendly sets. All ages and pet-friendly, hosted by the brewery community hub.
Live music — Grateful Dead tribute at French Broad River Brewery, 101 Fairview Rd, featuring Clouds of Delusion, a five-piece of Asheville locals and community members performing Grateful Dead and jam-band improv focused on dance-friendly sets. All ages and pet-friendly, hosted by the brewery community hub.

A welcoming bluegrass jam session with players trading fast picking and harmony vocals in a laid-back brewery taproom. Runs monthly on the first Wednesday evening and stays open to all skill levels, listeners included.

A welcoming bluegrass jam session with players trading fast picking and harmony vocals in a laid-back brewery taproom. Runs monthly on the first Wednesday evening and stays open to all skill levels, listeners included.
A welcoming bluegrass jam session with players trading fast picking and harmony vocals in a laid-back brewery taproom. Runs monthly on the first Wednesday evening and stays open to all skill levels, listeners included.

Raw psychedelic jam band revival channeling the Grateful Dead’s early years, with deep improvisational grooves, vintage guitar tones, and that unmistakable ’60s–’70s Dead magic. Electric late-night set in a brewery taproom atmosphere.

Raw psychedelic jam band revival channeling the Grateful Dead’s early years, with deep improvisational grooves, vintage guitar tones, and that unmistakable ’60s–’70s Dead magic. Electric late-night set in a brewery taproom atmosphere.
Raw psychedelic jam band revival channeling the Grateful Dead’s early years, with deep improvisational grooves, vintage guitar tones, and that unmistakable ’60s–’70s Dead magic. Electric late-night set in a brewery taproom atmosphere.

Beer and nightlife event at One World Brewing Downtown, 10 Patton Ave, featuring the brewery's craft beers and a backyard revival social atmosphere. Suited for beer enthusiasts and nightlife crowds.

Beer and nightlife event at One World Brewing Downtown, 10 Patton Ave, featuring the brewery's craft beers and a backyard revival social atmosphere. Suited for beer enthusiasts and nightlife crowds.
Beer and nightlife event at One World Brewing Downtown, 10 Patton Ave, featuring the brewery's craft beers and a backyard revival social atmosphere. Suited for beer enthusiasts and nightlife crowds.

A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.

A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where players trade acoustic breaks and harmonies—bring your instrument or listen with a pint in hand. Runs in the taproom with a patio setup on nice evenings, welcoming every skill level.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where players trade acoustic breaks and harmonies—bring your instrument or listen with a pint in hand. Runs in the taproom with a patio setup on nice evenings, welcoming every skill level.
Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where players trade acoustic breaks and harmonies—bring your instrument or listen with a pint in hand. Runs in the taproom with a patio setup on nice evenings, welcoming every skill level.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.

Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.
Craft ales poured in Pisgah’s indoor taproom and deli, with summer open air bar vibes and regular stage sets. A late evening hangout spot for beer lovers in Black Mountain with rotating live music nights.

A monthlong taproom calendar packed with rock-forward sets paired with Pisgah’s sought-after craft ales in an indoor taproom plus open-air outdoor bar. Wednesdays add DumbAshe Trivia at 6pm, with Bric’s Dip & Roll serving food Wednesday–Sunday evenings.

A monthlong taproom calendar packed with rock-forward sets paired with Pisgah’s sought-after craft ales in an indoor taproom plus open-air outdoor bar. Wednesdays add DumbAshe Trivia at 6pm, with Bric’s Dip & Roll serving food Wednesday–Sunday evenings.
A monthlong taproom calendar packed with rock-forward sets paired with Pisgah’s sought-after craft ales in an indoor taproom plus open-air outdoor bar. Wednesdays add DumbAshe Trivia at 6pm, with Bric’s Dip & Roll serving food Wednesday–Sunday evenings.

A late-night bluegrass jam where pickers trade breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Expect a come-as-you-are circle welcoming players and listeners with a rowdy, communal vibe.

A late-night bluegrass jam where pickers trade breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Expect a come-as-you-are circle welcoming players and listeners with a rowdy, communal vibe.
A late-night bluegrass jam where pickers trade breaks on banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Expect a come-as-you-are circle welcoming players and listeners with a rowdy, communal vibe.

Independence Day block party energy spills around a sour beer taproom with live sets, cold pours, and a busy patio crowd. Expect a downtown Asheville street fest vibe built for summer hangs and holiday toasts.

Independence Day block party energy spills around a sour beer taproom with live sets, cold pours, and a busy patio crowd. Expect a downtown Asheville street fest vibe built for summer hangs and holiday toasts.
Independence Day block party energy spills around a sour beer taproom with live sets, cold pours, and a busy patio crowd. Expect a downtown Asheville street fest vibe built for summer hangs and holiday toasts.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.

Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
Autumnal beer celebration in Pack Square Park featuring German lagers and seasonal brews, live polka and brass bands, local food vendors, and family friendly activities beneath fall evening skies.
An outdoor late-night firefly festival at a brewery with a silent disco dance party under the stars, plus local vendor booths for browsing. Free entry and a summery, glow-in-the-dark vibe.
An outdoor late-night firefly festival at a brewery with a silent disco dance party under the stars, plus local vendor booths for browsing. Free entry and a summery, glow-in-the-dark vibe.
An outdoor late-night firefly festival at a brewery with a silent disco dance party under the stars, plus local vendor booths for browsing. Free entry and a summery, glow-in-the-dark vibe.

An open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special-guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday-night tradition with pints flowing and a welcoming, community-driven vibe.

An open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special-guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday-night tradition with pints flowing and a welcoming, community-driven vibe.
An open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special-guest hosts and touring artists. Expect a laid-back Sunday-night tradition with pints flowing and a welcoming, community-driven vibe.

After dark pop-up market of curated local makers and independent vendors in a lively outdoor beer garden, pairing late-night shopping with craft beer, food stalls, and ambient lighting for a nocturnal, social vibe.

After dark pop-up market of curated local makers and independent vendors in a lively outdoor beer garden, pairing late-night shopping with craft beer, food stalls, and ambient lighting for a nocturnal, social vibe.
After dark pop-up market of curated local makers and independent vendors in a lively outdoor beer garden, pairing late-night shopping with craft beer, food stalls, and ambient lighting for a nocturnal, social vibe.