
Christmas Cookie Bake-Off!
Home bakers compete for prizes in a festive Christmas cookie showdown, judged on decoration and taste. All ages can enter or sample and help choose the winners.
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Decorate 6–8 cookies with fall-inspired designs in an instructed, family-friendly class. All decorating supplies are included for a hands-on creative activity with a Thanksgiving theme.

Decorate 6–8 cookies with fall-inspired designs in an instructed, family-friendly class. All decorating supplies are included for a hands-on creative activity with a Thanksgiving theme.
Decorate 6–8 cookies with fall-inspired designs in an instructed, family-friendly class. All decorating supplies are included for a hands-on creative activity with a Thanksgiving theme.

Celebrate a brewery birthday weekend with a special barley wine bottle release, fresh beers on tap, Saturday food, and a Sunday old-time jam in a convivial community atmosphere.

Celebrate a brewery birthday weekend with a special barley wine bottle release, fresh beers on tap, Saturday food, and a Sunday old-time jam in a convivial community atmosphere.
Celebrate a brewery birthday weekend with a special barley wine bottle release, fresh beers on tap, Saturday food, and a Sunday old-time jam in a convivial community atmosphere.

Sample a curated selection of wines from Kellogg Selections at a complimentary evening tasting, with bottles available to purchase for Thanksgiving gatherings and holiday meals.

Sample a curated selection of wines from Kellogg Selections at a complimentary evening tasting, with bottles available to purchase for Thanksgiving gatherings and holiday meals.
Sample a curated selection of wines from Kellogg Selections at a complimentary evening tasting, with bottles available to purchase for Thanksgiving gatherings and holiday meals.

An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.

An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.
An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.

A festive evening of Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead-inspired music brings familiar songs and holiday spirit to a brewery taproom, blending jam-band sounds with seasonal cheer.

A festive evening of Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead-inspired music brings familiar songs and holiday spirit to a brewery taproom, blending jam-band sounds with seasonal cheer.
A festive evening of Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead-inspired music brings familiar songs and holiday spirit to a brewery taproom, blending jam-band sounds with seasonal cheer.
Little elves decorate festive Christmas cookies with colorful icing and toppings in a hands-on Winterfest workshop, a cheerful seasonal activity designed for children and families.
Little elves decorate festive Christmas cookies with colorful icing and toppings in a hands-on Winterfest workshop, a cheerful seasonal activity designed for children and families.
Little elves decorate festive Christmas cookies with colorful icing and toppings in a hands-on Winterfest workshop, a cheerful seasonal activity designed for children and families.

Open Mic Night
MoreA relaxed downtown brewery gathering pairs craft beer with spontaneous local performances, welcoming first-time performers and attentive listeners for an intimate community showcase in a casual taproom setting.

A relaxed downtown brewery gathering pairs craft beer with spontaneous local performances, welcoming first-time performers and attentive listeners for an intimate community showcase in a casual taproom setting.
A relaxed downtown brewery gathering pairs craft beer with spontaneous local performances, welcoming first-time performers and attentive listeners for an intimate community showcase in a casual taproom setting.

Trivia Night
MoreSettle in for an evening of trivia questions and casual competition in a brewery taproom, with craft beer and a relaxed atmosphere for gathering with friends.

Settle in for an evening of trivia questions and casual competition in a brewery taproom, with craft beer and a relaxed atmosphere for gathering with friends.
Settle in for an evening of trivia questions and casual competition in a brewery taproom, with craft beer and a relaxed atmosphere for gathering with friends.

Fiddle-led traditional Irish tunes unfold in an unpretentious, participatory acoustic session, with melodies passed between instruments and generations. Musicians and listeners share lively Celtic music rooted in place and memory.

Fiddle-led traditional Irish tunes unfold in an unpretentious, participatory acoustic session, with melodies passed between instruments and generations. Musicians and listeners share lively Celtic music rooted in place and memory.
Fiddle-led traditional Irish tunes unfold in an unpretentious, participatory acoustic session, with melodies passed between instruments and generations. Musicians and listeners share lively Celtic music rooted in place and memory.
Browse handmade goods from local makers amid a cozy afternoon of live music and seasonal cheer, with free admission and an open-to-everyone community market atmosphere.
Browse handmade goods from local makers amid a cozy afternoon of live music and seasonal cheer, with free admission and an open-to-everyone community market atmosphere.
Browse handmade goods from local makers amid a cozy afternoon of live music and seasonal cheer, with free admission and an open-to-everyone community market atmosphere.

Holiday Party!
MoreA cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.

A cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.
A cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.

Browse arts and crafts from local artists, crafters, and student vendors while tackling holiday shopping. Smokees Pizza and family-friendly festivities add a welcoming community market vibe.

Browse arts and crafts from local artists, crafters, and student vendors while tackling holiday shopping. Smokees Pizza and family-friendly festivities add a welcoming community market vibe.
Browse arts and crafts from local artists, crafters, and student vendors while tackling holiday shopping. Smokees Pizza and family-friendly festivities add a welcoming community market vibe.

A free, social pub quiz with plenty of chances to win prizes. Gather a team, test your general knowledge, and enjoy a lively brewery taproom atmosphere.

A free, social pub quiz with plenty of chances to win prizes. Gather a team, test your general knowledge, and enjoy a lively brewery taproom atmosphere.
A free, social pub quiz with plenty of chances to win prizes. Gather a team, test your general knowledge, and enjoy a lively brewery taproom atmosphere.

Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.

Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.
Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.

A relaxed Christmas dinner brings loved ones together over an à la carte holiday menu designed for sharing, with a welcoming room and plenty of time to linger.

A relaxed Christmas dinner brings loved ones together over an à la carte holiday menu designed for sharing, with a welcoming room and plenty of time to linger.
A relaxed Christmas dinner brings loved ones together over an à la carte holiday menu designed for sharing, with a welcoming room and plenty of time to linger.
Free team trivia brings groups of up to six together for a lively pub quiz, with prizes for the top three teams, the middle-ranking team, and last place.
Free team trivia brings groups of up to six together for a lively pub quiz, with prizes for the top three teams, the middle-ranking team, and last place.
Free team trivia brings groups of up to six together for a lively pub quiz, with prizes for the top three teams, the middle-ranking team, and last place.

Spontaneous acoustic bluegrass brings players of all ages and skill levels together for an informal evening of picking, shared tunes, and community in a brewery taproom.

Spontaneous acoustic bluegrass brings players of all ages and skill levels together for an informal evening of picking, shared tunes, and community in a brewery taproom.
Spontaneous acoustic bluegrass brings players of all ages and skill levels together for an informal evening of picking, shared tunes, and community in a brewery taproom.
A festive holiday brunch pairs warm cocoa and seasonal cheer with a visit from Santa inside a historic house setting, making this a family-friendly Christmas outing.
A festive holiday brunch pairs warm cocoa and seasonal cheer with a visit from Santa inside a historic house setting, making this a family-friendly Christmas outing.
A festive holiday brunch pairs warm cocoa and seasonal cheer with a visit from Santa inside a historic house setting, making this a family-friendly Christmas outing.

Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.

Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.
Young builders ages 6–16 create and compete with gingerbread houses in a free seasonal community program. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days before the event.

Intricate gingerbread house creations—from whimsical cottages to architectural showpieces—fill the grand resort halls as entries are judged and displayed. A festive holiday tradition that draws families and design lovers for photos, creativity, and winter cheer.

Intricate gingerbread house creations—from whimsical cottages to architectural showpieces—fill the grand resort halls as entries are judged and displayed. A festive holiday tradition that draws families and design lovers for photos, creativity, and winter cheer.
Intricate gingerbread house creations—from whimsical cottages to architectural showpieces—fill the grand resort halls as entries are judged and displayed. A festive holiday tradition that draws families and design lovers for photos, creativity, and winter cheer.
