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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Improvisational Grateful Dead tribute sets played by jazz-trained Asheville musicians, mixing faithful classic renditions with extended jams for longtime Deadheads and curious newcomers. Outdoor-stage show at a craft brewery taproom known for Western North Carolina ales.

Improvisational Grateful Dead tribute sets played by jazz-trained Asheville musicians, mixing faithful classic renditions with extended jams for longtime Deadheads and curious newcomers. Outdoor-stage show at a craft brewery taproom known for Western North Carolina ales.
Improvisational Grateful Dead tribute sets played by jazz-trained Asheville musicians, mixing faithful classic renditions with extended jams for longtime Deadheads and curious newcomers. Outdoor-stage show at a craft brewery taproom known for Western North Carolina ales.

Late-night jam-band takes on Grateful Dead classics with rotating set lists—guitar, bass, keys, and drums stretching into dancing grooves. A loyal Deadhead crowd gathers in the brewery taproom for weekly singalongs and communal vibes.

Late-night jam-band takes on Grateful Dead classics with rotating set lists—guitar, bass, keys, and drums stretching into dancing grooves. A loyal Deadhead crowd gathers in the brewery taproom for weekly singalongs and communal vibes.
Late-night jam-band takes on Grateful Dead classics with rotating set lists—guitar, bass, keys, and drums stretching into dancing grooves. A loyal Deadhead crowd gathers in the brewery taproom for weekly singalongs and communal vibes.

Memorial Day afternoon turns into a blues-soaked party with The Mug Band “keeping one foot in the blues” on Pisgah’s indoor stage. Pair the set with sought-after craft ales from the taproom while the brewery vibe rolls through the holiday.

Memorial Day afternoon turns into a blues-soaked party with The Mug Band “keeping one foot in the blues” on Pisgah’s indoor stage. Pair the set with sought-after craft ales from the taproom while the brewery vibe rolls through the holiday.
Memorial Day afternoon turns into a blues-soaked party with The Mug Band “keeping one foot in the blues” on Pisgah’s indoor stage. Pair the set with sought-after craft ales from the taproom while the brewery vibe rolls through the holiday.

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.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band and rock twists hits an outdoor brewery stage, driven by fast-picking strings and extended grooves. Doors at 6pm with a 7pm set; advance tickets about $33.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band and rock twists hits an outdoor brewery stage, driven by fast-picking strings and extended grooves. Doors at 6pm with a 7pm set; advance tickets about $33.
High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band and rock twists hits an outdoor brewery stage, driven by fast-picking strings and extended grooves. Doors at 6pm with a 7pm set; advance tickets about $33.

Two nights of genre-blurring jam band rock with improvisation-heavy, longform sets and a devoted fan community vibe. Catch the show outdoors at a brewery stage with doors at 6pm and music starting at 7:30pm.

Two nights of genre-blurring jam band rock with improvisation-heavy, longform sets and a devoted fan community vibe. Catch the show outdoors at a brewery stage with doors at 6pm and music starting at 7:30pm.
Two nights of genre-blurring jam band rock with improvisation-heavy, longform sets and a devoted fan community vibe. Catch the show outdoors at a brewery stage with doors at 6pm and music starting at 7:30pm.
Genre-blending, high-energy sets with feel-good momentum take over a West Asheville brewery taproom. Expect a lively late-night crowd, upbeat grooves, and a packed-room concert vibe.
Genre-blending, high-energy sets with feel-good momentum take over a West Asheville brewery taproom. Expect a lively late-night crowd, upbeat grooves, and a packed-room concert vibe.
Genre-blending, high-energy sets with feel-good momentum take over a West Asheville brewery taproom. Expect a lively late-night crowd, upbeat grooves, and a packed-room concert vibe.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where players trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument to jump in—often spilling onto the patio on warm evenings with ales flowing.

Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where players trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument to jump in—often spilling onto the patio on warm evenings with ales flowing.
Unplugged bluegrass circle jam where players trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a craft brewery taproom. Bring an instrument to jump in—often spilling onto the patio on warm evenings with ales flowing.

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.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band improvisation and rock-leaning grooves, built around fast banjo, mandolin, and tight vocal harmonies. Outdoor brewery concert atmosphere with craft beer flowing and a lively evening crowd.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band improvisation and rock-leaning grooves, built around fast banjo, mandolin, and tight vocal harmonies. Outdoor brewery concert atmosphere with craft beer flowing and a lively evening crowd.
High-energy progressive bluegrass with jam-band improvisation and rock-leaning grooves, built around fast banjo, mandolin, and tight vocal harmonies. Outdoor brewery concert atmosphere with craft beer flowing and a lively evening crowd.

A monthly bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen, with a welcoming community vibe for all skill levels.

A monthly bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen, with a welcoming community vibe for all skill levels.
A monthly bluegrass circle jam with fiddles, banjos, mandolins, and guitars in a brewery taproom. Drop in to play along or listen, with a welcoming community vibe for all skill levels.

A high-energy jam rock tribute night in a cozy West Asheville brewery taproom, built for dancing and singalongs. Expect loud amps, beer-in-hand vibes, and a late-night crowd at the Haywood Road bar.

A high-energy jam rock tribute night in a cozy West Asheville brewery taproom, built for dancing and singalongs. Expect loud amps, beer-in-hand vibes, and a late-night crowd at the Haywood Road bar.
A high-energy jam rock tribute night in a cozy West Asheville brewery taproom, built for dancing and singalongs. Expect loud amps, beer-in-hand vibes, and a late-night crowd at the Haywood Road bar.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.

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.

A full-day LEAF Deep Roots festival brings high-energy performances and a big community reunion vibe to an outdoor brewery setting. Family-friendly celebration at Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain with music, arts culture, and beer flowing from noon to late night.

A full-day LEAF Deep Roots festival brings high-energy performances and a big community reunion vibe to an outdoor brewery setting. Family-friendly celebration at Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain with music, arts culture, and beer flowing from noon to late night.
A full-day LEAF Deep Roots festival brings high-energy performances and a big community reunion vibe to an outdoor brewery setting. Family-friendly celebration at Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain with music, arts culture, and beer flowing from noon to late night.

Jamgrass-meets-traditional bluegrass with extended improvisation, tight brother harmonies, and inventive originals from an Asheville trio powered by acoustic strings and punchy upright bass. Expect high-energy pickin’ in a brewery taproom, sometimes with a rotating fourth player for bigger jams.

Jamgrass-meets-traditional bluegrass with extended improvisation, tight brother harmonies, and inventive originals from an Asheville trio powered by acoustic strings and punchy upright bass. Expect high-energy pickin’ in a brewery taproom, sometimes with a rotating fourth player for bigger jams.
Jamgrass-meets-traditional bluegrass with extended improvisation, tight brother harmonies, and inventive originals from an Asheville trio powered by acoustic strings and punchy upright bass. Expect high-energy pickin’ in a brewery taproom, sometimes with a rotating fourth player for bigger jams.

Hard-driving bluegrass and newgrass from North Carolina quintet Unspoken Tradition, mixing impassioned picking with nostalgic Appalachian storytelling. Evening taproom concert at Pisgah Brewing with craft ales flowing, doors at 7 and music at 8.

Hard-driving bluegrass and newgrass from North Carolina quintet Unspoken Tradition, mixing impassioned picking with nostalgic Appalachian storytelling. Evening taproom concert at Pisgah Brewing with craft ales flowing, doors at 7 and music at 8.
Hard-driving bluegrass and newgrass from North Carolina quintet Unspoken Tradition, mixing impassioned picking with nostalgic Appalachian storytelling. Evening taproom concert at Pisgah Brewing with craft ales flowing, doors at 7 and music at 8.

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.
Jam band grooves and extended improvisational rock sets led by Oteil with a guitar forward lineup of Steve Kimock and Tom Guarna, plus keys and violin textures from Jason Crosby. Late night brewery concert energy with long solos and deep rhythmic pocket.
Jam band grooves and extended improvisational rock sets led by Oteil with a guitar forward lineup of Steve Kimock and Tom Guarna, plus keys and violin textures from Jason Crosby. Late night brewery concert energy with long solos and deep rhythmic pocket.
Jam band grooves and extended improvisational rock sets led by Oteil with a guitar forward lineup of Steve Kimock and Tom Guarna, plus keys and violin textures from Jason Crosby. Late night brewery concert energy with long solos and deep rhythmic pocket.

An open jam on a taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special guest hosts and weekly touring artists. Free Sunday-night community hang with pints flowing and improvised, collaborative sets starting at 6:30pm.

An open jam on a taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special guest hosts and weekly touring artists. Free Sunday-night community hang with pints flowing and improvised, collaborative sets starting at 6:30pm.
An open jam on a taproom stage where any musician can sit in alongside rotating special guest hosts and weekly touring artists. Free Sunday-night community hang with pints flowing and improvised, collaborative sets starting at 6:30pm.